Ara and Anet Torosian

Burbank, California

WEST

Caught smuggling Bibles from Turkey to his Southern Baptist underground church in Iran, Ara Torosian was removed from his home, blindfolded, beaten and questioned about other Christian leaders. But he vowed never to reveal any names—even if it meant giving his own life. That day, Ara stood firmly planted in his faith and placed his entire trust in God.

By God’s grace, Ara was able to leave Iran after his terrifying experience and came to the United States as a refugee. Ara’s passion for church planting led him to start one of the first Armenian Southern Baptist churches— Armenian Fellowship Church of Burbank—a new congregation reaching Armenian-speaking people with the truth of God’s Word.

Learn more about the Torosians at anniearmstrong.com/aratorosian.

 PRAY

› For Ara and Anet as they minister to new Christians, and that they can safely and effectively share the gospel with others in their community.

› That Armenian Fellowship Church of Burbank can start more churches to reach refugees and Armenian-speaking people living in California.