Terry Ascott, PhD

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Author | Founder | President — SAT-7

Terence “Terry” Ascott, a British citizen, has lived in the Middle East for nearly 50 years, where he has served as the leader of indigenous media ministries—most notably as the founder of SAT-7, the region’s first Christian satellite television service A fascinating story related in his book, DARE TO BELIEVE! Stories of Faith from the Middle East, Ascott’s experience began in 1973 with a move to Beirut, Lebanon, where he joined an Arabic Christian publishing ministry. After the start of the Lebanese civil war, he and his family evacuated to Egypt, where he launched an Arabic youth magazine called He & She. While working on the magazine, Ascott’s ministry increased its involvement in other media projects, including video production. In late 1995, along with Middle Eastern Christian leaders and approximately 20 partner organizations, Ascott founded SAT-7, six months prior to its first broadcast. The channel was a pioneer in many areas, breaking ground for other ministries to follow.Ascott served as chief executive officer until April 1, 2019, when he transitioned into the role of president while Lebanese native Rita El-Mounayer became CEO. Terry holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering degree with first-class honors from Middlesex University, England. In December 2011, he was awarded the Honorary Doctor of Christian Ministries degree from Belhaven University “for extraordinary work and achievements in promoting Christianity throughout the Middle East and North Africa.” He and wife Jacqueline live in Nicosia, Cyprus. They have three grown children and three grandchildren.

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