Sama Salimi Sadi served beside her parents, Rev. Hekmat and Mahindokht Salimi, in Iran’s underground church. An English teacher, she began translating Christian books and other materials into Farsi, Iran’s principal language, for publication by Elam Ministries. Today, Sama works with a broadcasting group, as well as public speaking and media appearances as a voice for the persecuted church. She also serves with Heart4Iran Ministries under Dr. Mike Ansari, supporting underground churches in Iran through broadcasting, continued Farsi translation, and creating content for the ministry’s social media platform.