Founded in 1998 by Dr. Pastor Fred Saleh, Acts13 Christian Ministries Inc. (Acts13) is dedicated to reaching people with the Gospel – particularly those in hard-to-reach places like prisons and persecuted countries – and helping to nurture Christians around the world toward spiritual maturity and growth.

In recent years, Acts13 has directed much of its resources towards outreach and ministry to Farsi speakers around the world, including inside Iran and Afghanistan, and has helped to create a new wave of spiritual awakening and growth opportunities for thousands of newly converted Christians. Specifically, Acts13 currently has: two satellite channels, ICNET 1 and ICNET 2 (www.icnet.tv) producing programs in Farsi; an online theological seminary (www.tifcollege.com) for Farsi-speaking believers; and a publishing arm actively printing books into the Farsi language. The success of ICNET 1 with its tens of thousands of monthly viewers tuning in to watch Farsi worship, sermons, and Bible studies, prompted the launch of ICNET 2, which broadcasts programs that focus on Science and Faith and Apologetics and the defense of Christianity. The popularity and growth in viewership of ICNET 2 in recent months demonstrates the appetite among Farsi speakers, particularly among younger viewers, for programs that tackle the tough questions related to science and defense of the Christian faith. Appetite among Farsi speakers for more Christian resources in their native language also led to the launch of Acts13’s online theological seminary, in partnership with Trinity College of the Bible and Theological Seminary based in the United States. Currently, there are 350 students registered inside Iran alone, striving to be well-equipped servants of Christ to serve as pastors, teachers, and evangelists in their local communities. Lastly, Acts13 is determined to support Farsi-speaking believers with their spiritual growth and knowledge of Scriptures by publishing Christian literature. At present, 30 newly transcribed and/or translated books that have been professionally edited need funding support in order to be published in print and audio form. In spite of challenges and limitations, Acts13 is an organization with a heart for serving Farsi speakers around the world and looks forward to the ministry opportunities God will create in the future.

In 2002, Acts13 launched its prison ministry to reach incarcerated persons in the United States with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Over the past eleven years, Acts13 has continued to grow in reputation and name among correctional institutions and is one of the only Christian ministries that is still permitted to visit inmates for monthly worship services in the prisons. Acts13 also maintains communication with inmates once they have been released. Since 2002, Acts13 has been ministering to inmates across the United States. At present, Acts13 is reaching more than 150 correctional institutions and 1000+ inmates across the United States. Every month, Acts13 is sending Christian books, theological course materials, Christian articles, and other resources to inmates, including resources translated into Spanish. Demand continues to grow among inmates who look to Acts13 for their source of spiritual nourishment and growth