American Pastor Andrew Brunson Released by Turkish Government!
10/13/2018 Turkey (ICC)
On October 12, 2018, Turkish courts released American pastor Andrew Brunson from house arrest. Brunson was convicted of a “terror” charge, but as a result of the time previously served and good behavior, he was released from house arrest and returned to the United States on Saturday where he met with, and prayed for, President Trump.
Pastor Brunson ministered in Turkey since 1993 and was originally detained with his wife Norine in October 2016. While his wife was released shortly thereafter, Pastor Brunson remained imprisoned despite a lack of formal charges. The first series of charges was brought after two months in prison and other charges continued to be added as time progressed.
The United States government had been fighting for the past 24 months for his release. Religious freedom in Turkey has significantly deteriorated since the 2016 military coup.
Please pray…
- Praise God that Pastor Brunson has been set free and able to return with his family to the United States.
- Pray that the important work he had been doing in Turkey with orphans will continue without him, and that many children will come to faith in Jesus Christ.
- Pray that the Christians of Turkey will be bold in Christ and stand firm in their faith despite growing Islamic radicalism.