FAITH WITHOUT
WALLS.
STORIES WITHOUT
BORDERS.
Discover the stories, courage, and faith of Iran’s underground Christian communities.
Iranian Underground House Churches (IUHC) is a non-denominational, Protestant evangelical Christian network serving communities across 23 provinces of Iran.
Through discipleship, Christian education, leadership development, publications, and storytelling, we seek to strengthen and equip believers while sharing their experiences with the world.
FAITH IN ACTION
For more than two decades, IUHC has worked to strengthen Christian communities and support the development of future leaders.
Figures are reported by IUHC and reflect information currently published on this website. Counts may be updated.
STORIES WORTH SHARING
Explore the people, experiences, and ideas behind our publications, educational articles, and podcast conversations.
IUHC MAGAZINE
In-depth reporting, testimonies, interviews, Christian education, and stories of faith from Iran’s underground church communities.
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Read thoughtful articles about Christianity in Iran, underground churches, leadership, religious freedom, faith, and purpose.
READ THE ARTICLES →PODCASTS
Listen to conversations about faith, perseverance, identity, persecution, personal transformation, and the experiences of Christians around the world.
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THE CHURCH
WITHOUT WALLS
A Special Christmas Edition
IUHC Magazine is preparing its 56-page special edition, featuring stories of faith, courage, sacrifice, and hope from Iranian underground house churches.
This issue explores the growth of house churches, Bible distribution, Christian leadership, personal testimonies, and the experiences of believers in Iran.
Print distribution is planned for several major United States markets, including Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, Miami, Atlanta, and Michigan.
Online ISSN: 3144-5950
Official purchase information will be announced on the magazine page.
THE MOMENT
YOU ARRIVE
What Americans Do Not Know About Refugees
Everyone talks about the journey to America. Few talk about what happens after you arrive.
In this deeply personal book, Joshua Ehm explores the often-unseen realities of rebuilding a life after displacement.
Drawing from his experience as a former refugee, educator, and author, Joshua examines immigration, family separation, identity, education, employment, belonging, and the challenge of beginning again.
Your body may arrive in a new country in a single day. Sometimes it takes years for the rest of you to arrive.
Planned formats: Hardcover · Paperback · Kindle
STORIES THAT INSPIRE.
IDEAS THAT ENDURE.
From personal experiences of faith and survival to leadership, identity, relationships, and the influence of one life, explore Joshua Ehm’s published and upcoming books.
The Power of One Life
Discover how the decisions and actions of one person can influence others and create a lasting legacy.
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Seven Colors of Heaven
A literary exploration of faith, humanity, personal transformation, and the search for deeper meaning.
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No Crown, No Applause
The hidden cost of true leadership: responsibility, sacrifice, perseverance, and developing others.
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Suitcase or Blame
A deeply personal cross-cultural true story of love, family, heartbreak, responsibility, and starting again.
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Read perspectives on Christianity in Iran, underground churches, Christian leadership, religious freedom, and the human experience.
Can You Be a Christian in Iran?
An examination of Christianity, religious freedom, conversion, and underground church communities in Iran.
READ THE ARTICLE →When Pastors Become Celebrities
A reflection on Christian leadership, accountability, celebrity culture, and the responsibility of serving others.
READ THE ARTICLE →Why Underground Churches May Succeed
What can established churches learn from Christian communities that gather without large buildings, public recognition, or institutional resources?
READ THE ARTICLE →Can One Person Really Make a Difference?
Discover how individual choices, encouragement, and everyday actions can influence the lives of others.
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UNDERGROUND
HOUSE CALLS
Real Stories. Real Faith. Voices That Cannot Be Silenced.
Discover meaningful conversations about faith, persecution, resilience, identity, and the experiences of Christians around the world.
Underground House Calls brings together personal testimonies, interviews, and stories of courage from people whose experiences deserve to be heard.
Our podcast work also includes Farsi-language conversations and testimonies through Faith Is Identity.
MEET JOSHUA EHM
Joshua Ehm is an author, educator, Christian leader, and former refugee whose life has been shaped by faith, imprisonment, displacement, education, and rebuilding a future in America.
After leaving Iran, learning English, and continuing his education in the United States, Joshua spent nearly a decade working in college education.
As founder of Iranian Underground House Churches, he has devoted more than two decades to Christian leadership, discipleship, and supporting communities of believers.
His books explore faith, identity, leadership, relationships, resilience, purpose, and the human experience of beginning again.
A church is more than a building. Faith is more than a gathering. And one life can influence generations.
IRANIAN UNDERGROUND HOUSE CHURCHES
GO AND DO
Founded in Michigan in 2022, Go and Do is a United States 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that partners with Iranian Underground House Churches.
Through Christian education, English-language learning, outreach, humanitarian assistance, conferences, and media initiatives, Go and Do seeks to turn faith into meaningful action.
Together, IUHC and Go and Do work toward a shared mission: strengthening, equipping, and expanding Christian communities throughout Iran and the surrounding region.
EVERY STORY
DESERVES TO BE HEARD.
Discover stories of faith, courage, leadership, resilience, and transformation through IUHC publications, articles, podcasts, and books.