Theological reflection
Bringing Christian theology into conversation with culture and life.
THE WRITINGS & TEACHING OF DR SAMUEL AMIR BAZMJOU
Faith explored. Life illuminated.
A space for Christian thought, biblical reflection, and conversations that connect faith with everyday life.
A moment to explore
Faith. Thought. Life.Writing · Teaching · Conversation
ABOUT DR BAZMJOU
A life of faith, a ministry of learning.
Faith in community
Teaching and pastoral ministry across Persian-speaking and international communities.
Dr Samuel Amir Bazmjou is an ordained minister and the founder and director of Torch Ministries. His work brings together Christian teaching, pastoral ministry, and theological reflection across Persian-speaking and international communities.
Alongside his wife, Rashin Soodmand, he founded Torch Ministries to strengthen and equip Persian-speaking Christians. He has served in pastoral ministry at London’s Iranian Christian Fellowship, taught at theological colleges, and contributed to the Farsi Application Bible Commentary.
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- 12+
- Readers & listeners
- 50K+
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THE BOOKSHELF
Pages for a deeper perspective
Books and resources to read slowly, return to, and reflect on.
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Hope in Conversation
A demonstration resource about listening generously, exploring difficult questions and finding hope in community.
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Reading with Attention
A sample reading resource about slowing down, noticing context and making room for thoughtful questions.
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Faith & Everyday Life
A demonstration book exploring how faith can shape ordinary choices, relationships and the rhythms of daily life.
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Conversations beyond the written page
Opportunities to meet, listen, and explore together.
All events
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Faith & public life
A demonstration evening lecture and discussion. This date and event are illustrative.
Event details21Nov 2026
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Reading together
A sample online reading conversation. No registration is available for this demonstration.
28Nov 2026
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Hope & community
A demonstration seminar about shared questions and community. The date is a placeholder.
PAUSE. READ. REFLECT.
A deeper understanding begins with a question.
Take time to read, reflect, and explore the meeting place of Scripture, faith, and life.
Explore the writingAUDIO & VIDEO
Make room to listen.
Teaching and conversations to accompany your journey of faith.
Through the dark night of the soul
A message in Persian by Dr Samuel Amir Bazmjou. Recording shared from the YouTube channel God’s Grace in Pain.
WatchQuestions worth exploring
A sample lecture page to show how future talks and their descriptions will appear.
View exampleThe art of listening
A demonstration audio page exploring the shape of a thoughtful conversation. No audio has been supplied.
View exampleA FEW COMMON QUESTIONS
A little more to help you explore.
Find your way to writing, teaching, and opportunities to connect.
Get in touchWhere can I learn more about Dr Bazmjou’s ministry?
Torch Ministries shares the story and work of Dr Bazmjou and Rashin Soodmand. Visit torchm.org to learn about its teaching, training, and support for Persian-speaking Christians.
Where will I find books and articles?
Published books and articles appear in the library sections of this website. Each entry includes further details and, where available, reading or purchase links.
Can I listen to teaching or watch recordings?
Available recordings are listed in Audio & Video, with links to listen or watch and transcripts where provided.
How can I enquire about speaking or ministry?
Use the contact link below to reach Torch Ministries with your enquiry.
ARTICLES & REFLECTIONS
Thoughts from the study
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Making room for meaningful conversation
A sample piece on thoughtful listening, shared questions and life in community.
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Reading with context and curiosity
A demonstration article about asking better questions as we read and reflect.
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The quiet practice of attention
A sample reflection on noticing the ordinary moments that give our lives shape.
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Let’s start a meaningful conversation.
For ministry enquiries and opportunities to connect, visit Torch Ministries.