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An Overview of News and Event from the Land of Turkey

An Overview of News and Events from the Land of Turkey

2026

25 February 2026 – Hope Rising: Face to Face Conference Report
23 February 2026 – Turkey Prayer Conference (Zeeland, Michigan)
17 February 2026 – A Call to Prayer for the Muslim World During Ramadan
15 February 2026 – Bible Correspondence Course (BCC) Annual Report
12 February 2026 – EU Resolution on Turkey’s Expulsion on Foreigners
09 February 2026 – New Video Arise, Shine: Prayer Edition
05 February 2026 – Unshaken Hope: Three Years Post-Earthquake
02 February 2026 – New Date for Briefing in Austin, Texas
30 January 2026 – When One Part Suffers, The Whole Body Suffers With It
17 January 2026 – Sharing the Story: Resources for Prayer and Partnership

2025

18 December 2025 – Christmas Outreach Opportunities
12 December 2025 – Strengthening the Turkish Church: Help Bring 30 Days of Prayer to Turkey
20 November 2025 – Shepherding Through Challenges: Praying for Pastors in Turkey
03 November 2025 – The Seven Ecunemical Councils in Turkey
30 October 2025 – ‘From Islam to Christianity | A Turkish Pastor’s Faith Journey’
08 October 2025 – Watch and Share Arise, Shine Videos in One Place
27 September 2025 – The Underwater Basilica of Nicea
13 September 2025 – Journey from Atheism to Jesus
27 August 2025 – Standing in the Gap: Praying for Turkey’s Next Generation
20 August 2025 – “The Nicene Church Disappeared from Nicea”
30 July 2025 –The Creed That Shaped the Church and Still Shapes Us
22 July 2025 – The Council of Nicea – 1700 Years Later: Why It Still Matters
14 July 2025 – “Arise, Shine” Now with Portuguese Subtitles
15 June 2025 – 2024 Human Rights Violation Report
05 June 2025 – New Video – Arise, Shine: A Closer Look
21 May 2025 – Wave of Entry Bans Still Continues
24 April 2025 – Pray for Istanbul
22 April 2025 – Standing Firm Amid Church Building Struggles
10 April 2025 – Global Prayer Call For Turkey
30 March 2025 – A Call To Prayer In Uncertain Times
28 February 2025 – Bible Correspondence Course Annual Report
25 February 2025 – Ramadan Begins Soon
18 February 2025 – Online Global Prayer Call
11 February 2025 – Church in Turkey Calls a Global Fast from February 23-25
06 February – Sustaining Hope: Two Years Since Earthquakes The Church Remains
30 January 2025 – Two Years Since Earthquakes: Reflections On God’s Work Amidst Devastation
24 January 2025 – Arise, Shine now with Spanish and Korean subtitles!
14 January 2025 – Code Situation Continues
05 January 2025 – A New Wave of Codes

2024

12 December 2024 – Christmas in Turkey
09 December 2024 – Resources To Equip and Respond
04 December 2024 – Growth Themes Since BN2019
25 November 2024 – Buluşma Noktası 2019 – Has Anything Changed?
11 November 2024 – Two Church Building Challenges
22 October 2024 – Essential Listening For Everyone In The Global Church
19 October 2024 – The Dry Bones Have Begun To Move!
12 October 2024 – “Be In It For The Long Run!”
09 October 2024 – Buluşma Noktası 2019 – Five Years On
22 August 2024 – Changes to Residency Permits
07 August 2024 – A Call to Prayer for Istanbul
24 July 2024 – More Book Recommendations
10 July 2024 – Another Great Book Recommendation
02 July 2024 – Book Recommendations
11 June 2024 – Prayer for Turkey During Kurban Bayramı
06 June 2024 – 2023 TeK Human Rights Violation Report
21 May 2024 – Is it Difficult to Be a Christian in Turkey?
07 May 2024 – “Arise, Shine” 2-minute version now available!
17 April 2024 – Global Day of Prayer for Turkey
31 March 2024 – Easter and Elections
21 March 2024 – Bible Correspondence Course Annual Report
07 March 2024 – New Video: Arise, Shine
05 March 2024 – Opportunities to Pray during Ramadan
19 February 2024 – Spanish Edition – 30 Days Through Turkey (We Need Your Help)
08 February 2024 – Recommended Article About Attack on Church in Istanbul
05 February 2024 – One Year Since Devastating Earthquakes
18 January 2024 – Adopt Turkey in Prayer During Ramadan

2023

20 December 2023 – Prayer for Christmas Outreaches and Jesus Film Broadcasts
14 December 2023 – “Persecuted But Not Abandoned”
23 November 2023 – Testimony from the Earthquake Zone – ‘From Earthquake to Life’
26 October 2023 – Republic of Turkey’s 100th Anniversary
09 October 2023 – “Shaken Yet Stirred”
11 September 2023 – ITN Briefing – Toronto, Canada
11 August 2023 – Earthquake Update #15 – Six Months Later
02 August 2023 – Whom We Have Seen and Heard – I Found the Truth
27 July 2023 – ITN Turkey Relief Fund – Donor Report
21 July 2023 – 2022 Human Rights Violations Report
8 June 2023 – Short-term Opportunity for Physical and Occupational Therapists
22 May 2023 – Earthquakes in Turkey Update #14 – From Emergency Response to Recovery
16 Mary 2023 – Election Update: Run-off for President to be held on May 28th
04 May 2023 – Presidential and Parliamentary Elections in Turkey
13 April 2023 – Earthquakes in Turkey Update #13 – Letter from TeK
8 April 2023 – Earthquakes in Turkey Update #12 – God Works Out All Things for Good
22 March 2023 – Month of Ramazan Begins
17 March 2023 – Earthquake Update #11- Flooding in Earthquake Zone & Current Grim Reality
07 March 2023 – Earthquakes in Turkey – Update #10 – The Church Continues to Shine
28 February 2023 – Earthquakes in Turkey – Update #9 – Earthquake in Malatya
25 February 2023 – Earthquakes in Turkey – Update #8 – Encouraging Reports and Testimonies
21 February 2023 – Earthquakes in Turkey – Update #7 – Fear Increases After Two More Earthquakes
18 February 2023 – Earthquakes in Turkey – Update #6 – Relief Efforts on the Ground
15 February 2023 – Earthquakes in Turkey – Update #5 – Important Message from the Church in Turkey
13 February 2023 – Earthquakes in Turkey – Update #4 More News from the Front Lines
11 February 2023 – Earthquakes in Turkey – Update #3 Limited Time Offer – Turkey Prayer Guide Download for Free
08 February 2023 – Earthquakes in Turkey – Update #2 on Earthquake in Turkey
06 February 2023 – Earthquakes Shake Southeastern Turkey

2022

19 December 2022 – Prayer for Christmas Celebrations
08 December 2022 – ITN Briefing – Atlanta
05 November 2022 – Report From ‘Face to Face’ Young Adult Conference
29 October 2022 – Update for ITN Briefings in North America
06 October 2022 – ITN Briefings in North America
13 September 2022 – Threats in Malatya Resurface
25 August 2022 – ‘Face to Face’ Young Adult Conference
05 August 2022 – Insights from Turkey into the Current Season
26 July 2022 – Whom We Have Seen and Hear: I Am No Longer A Slave To Fear
23 July 2022 – Turkish Christian Business Association Asia Minor (Turkey) Tour – October 2022
18 May 2022 – Two ITN Briefings in Denver: June 3rd or June 4th
29 April 2022 – Whom We Have Seen and Heard – “God Found Me”
19 April 2022 – North American Briefings
13 April 2022 – Global Day of Prayer for Turkey – 18 Ap ril
06 April 2022 – Ramadan Prayer Group
30 March 2022 – Ramadan Approaches
24 March 2022 – 2021 Protestant Community Human Rights Violation Report
15 March 2022 – Reasons to Celebrate
08 March 2022 – Announcing Two New ITN Publications
22 February 2022 – Strategic ‘Pioneering’ Broadcasts
14 February 2022 – Update On Travel Information in Turkey
19 January 2022 – ‘Behold I Am Doing A New Thing

2021

21 December 2021 – For Unto Us A Child Is Born
07 December 2021 – A Wide-Open Door for a Great Work!
30 November 2021 – ITN Special Briefings
08 November 2021 – Whom We Have Seen and Heard – The Power of the Gospel
11 October 2021 – Walking Alongside Christian Leaders
16 September 2021 – Update on ITN Briefings
08 September 2021 – Whom We Have Seen and Heard – “God’s Love Broke Down the Walls in My Life.”
10 August 2021 – Announcement: New ITN Publication
06 August 2021 – Forest Fires in Turkey
30 June 2021 – Whom We Have Seen and Heard – Testimony Series
25 June 2021 – Update on ITN Briefings
10 June 2021 – ITN Briefing Announcement – North America
04 June 2021 – Freedom of Religion Report
28 May 2021 – Whom We Have Seen and Heard – Testimony Series
30 April 2021 – Lockdown Announcement – Clarification for Tourists
27 April 2021 – Turkey’s Lockdown Announcement
16 April 2021 – Global Day of Prayer for Turkey – Sunday 18 April 2021
06 April 2021 – Resources for Ramadan 2021
26 March 2021- Whom We Have Seen and Heard – Testimony Series
12 March 2021 – Updated: Valuable Information for Those Traveling to Turkey
01 March 2021 – Whom We Have Seen and Heard – Testimony Series Part 2
25 February 2021 – 2020 Human Rights Violations Report – (TeK) Association of Protestant Churches in Turkey
19 February 2021 – Two Inspirational Messages!
11 February 2021 – Announcement: ITN’s Spanish Website
11 February 2021 – Anuncio: Sitio Web de la Red Internacional de Turquía
29 January 2021 – Christmas Jesus Film Update!
22 January 2021 – New Testimony Series – Whom We Have Seen and Heard
14 January 2021 – Intercession and Worship

2020

24 December 2020 – Merry Christmas!
21 December 2020 – Teaching Opportunities in Turkey
17 December 2020 – Amazing Christmas Broadcasts on Secular Television
18 November 2020 – Important Information for anyone visiting Turkey during COVID
09 November 2020 – Is It Hard To Be a Christian in Turkey?
02 November 2020 – Izmir Earthquake – Opportunities to Respond
31 October 2020 – Izmir Earthquake
24 October 2020 – One Year On – Buluşma Noktası 2019
13 October 2020 – Valuable Information for Those Traveling to Turkey
05 October 2020 – A Land Like No Other
28 September 2020 – Celebrating 200 Years of the Bible Society in Turkey
22 September 2020 – First Turk Elected as the Chairperson of UN General Assembly
10 September 2020 – Information for those Considering Visiting Turkey during the COVID-19 Pandemic
04 September 2020 – From the Greater Middle East, The Lord’s Prayer and The Blessing
02 September 2020 – A New Generation In The Church
12 August 2020 – Increased Threats and Intimidation Against Christian Minorities
07 August 2020 – Turkey, Hagia Sophia, and What God Is Doing?
29 July 2020 – The Festival of Sacrifice
17 July 2020 – TeK – Appeal for Assisting Campsites
28 June 2020 – A Great Opportunity
16 June 2020 – TeK Press Release About An Unprecedented Residence Permit Rejection
11 June 2020 – The Church’s Response to Covid-19
29 May 2020 – Pentecost and the Church of Turkey – Then and Now
18 May 2020 – Night of Power (Kadir Gecesi)
15 May 2020 – A Seeking Generation
08 May 2020 – More Broadcasts on Turkish Secular TV
7 May 2020 – Buluşma Noktası 2019 Update # 7 Message from a Turkish Pastor
29 April 2020 – Buluşma Noktası 2019 Update # 6 – Messages from Turkey
24 April 2020 – Ramadan Is Here!
20 April 2020 – 2019 Turkish Protestant Human Rights Violation Report
14 April 2020 – Urgent – Jesus Film Update – New Details and Prayer Request
14 April 2020 – Global Day of Prayer for Turkey – Saturday 18 April 2020
09 April 2020 – Easter Message: Be Still and Know I Am God
06 April 2020 – Buluşma Noktası 2019 Update #5 – Testimonies
03 April 2020 – Jesus Film to Air on Turkish Secular TV
30 March 2020 – Buluşma Noktası 2019 Update #4 – Messages from Turkey
24 March 2020 – 2020 ITN Briefings Update
23 March 2020 – How to Pray in These Unusual Days
18 March 2020 – TeK Coronavirus (Covid-19) Announcement
17 March 2020 – Buluşma Noktası 2019 Update # 3 – Messages from Turkey
09 March 2020 – Buluşma Noktası 2019 Update # 2 – Objectives and Values
28 February 2020 – Buluşma Noktası 2019 – Updates, Reports, and More
17 February 2020 – 2020 ITN Briefings Announcement

2019

03 December 2019 – More News About Our Brother Jin-Wook
29 November 2019 – Protestant Churches Association – Press Statement
15 October 2019 – Call to 40 Days of Prayer & Fasting with the Church in Turkey
11 October 2019 – Pray with Us: BN2019 14-Day Official Prayer Guide
26 September 2019 – Watch this Video from a Pastor in Istanbul
15 September 2019 – A Call from Eastern Turkey
25 August 2019 – BN2019 Security Request by Turkish Pastors
22 August 2019 – Video -Turkish Pastor Invites You Buluşma Noktası 2019
12 August 2019 – Buluşma Noktası 2019 Registrations Close Soon
10 June 2019 – Important News and Details About Buluşma Noktası 2019
31 May 2019 – “Kadir Gecesi” – The Night of Power
15 May 2019 – Pastoral Ministry Opportunity – Antalya
07 May 2019 – Praying for the Muslim World During the Month of Ramadan
22 April 2019 – The Countdown Has Started – 6 months Until Buluşma Noktası 2019
16 April 2019 – Thursday 18 April 2019 – Global Day of Prayer for Turkey
20 March 2019 – 3 Ways You Can Help – Buluşma Noktası 2019
15 March 2019 – 2018 Human Rights Violation Report – Association of Protestant Churches in Turkey
28 January 2019 – A Cause of Great Joy and Thanksgiving

2018

18 December 2018 – A Christmas Opportunity – To Bless our Brothers and Sisters in Turkey
12 December 2018 – Register for Buluşma Noktası 2019
29 November 2018 – Registrations are Now Open for Buluşma Noktası 2019
27 November 2018 – Update on David Byle’s Situation
21 November 2018 – Buluşma Noktası 1st Announcement – ENG/TR (Updated Version)
13 October 2018 – More details…
12 October 2018 – October 12th 2018 – Andrew’s Release
12 October 2018 – October 12th 2018 Pray for Andrew Brunson
05 October 2018 – Prayer for Pastor Brunson
27 September 2018 – A New Prayer Initiative: Pray4Turkey
14 August 2018 – Praying for Turkey and Praying for Pastor Andrew Brunson
25 July 2018 – Thanksgiving – Ps Andrew Brunson Released to Home Arrest
16 July 2018 – Prayer for Pastor Andrew
23 June 2018 – Turkey’s Key Elections
17 May 2018- Buluşma Noktası 1st Announcement – ENG/TR
17 April 2018 – Praying for Turkey and an update on Pastor Andrew Brunson’s trial
09 April 2018 – The Lord is my Deliverer – Prayer for Andrew
02 April 2018 – A Letter from Prison
29 March 2018 – Turkey’s Churches publish landmark book of common Christian doctrine
23 March 2018 – Prayer for our brother Andrew
19 March 2018 – Our Dear Sister Angie Burchett
07 February 2018 – Great New Book – The Lost Land of the Bible – Prayer Pilgrimages Through Turkey
30 January 2018 – ITN’s International Conference on Turkey
25 January 2018 – Let’s agree with Pastor Andrew Brunson in prayer

2017

05 December 2017 – 2018 Conference promo (ITNConnect)
27 November 2017 – International Conference Early Registration Discount Extended
21 November 2017 – US Passport Holders – More Information on Visas to Turkey
12 November 2017 – Updated Edition Available for Download – The Protestant Evangelical Movement In Turkey
10 November 2017 – Only 5 Days Left for Early Registration Discounts – ITN’s International Conference
07 November 2017 – Atlanta Briefing
07 November 2017 – ITN 2018 International Conference Reminder
25 October 2017 – ITN 2018 International Conference
20 October 2017 – ITN Briefings November
26 September 2017 – Celebration of the Life of Dr Kemal Adalı
05 September 2017 – New Book Now Available for Download
25 August 2017 – ITN Briefings
13 June 2017 – ITN’s 2018 International Conference
08 June 2017 – Ministry Opportunity – Eastern Turkey
05 June 2017 – Keep Praying for Ps Andrew
28 April 2017 – Report: Büyük Ada Outreach 2017
16 April 2017 – Tuesday April 18th – International Day of Prayer for Turkey
12 April 2017 – Prayer for April 16th Constitutional Referendum
22 March 2017 – UK Bans Laptops and Tablets on Flights from Turkey
18 February 2017 – Turkish court blocks US Christian’s deportation
16 February 2017 – Urgent Warning About Man Masquerading as Turkish Pastor in US
06 February 2017 – Refugee Ministry
14 December 2016 – A Call from the Leaders of the Church in Turkey