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A Call to the Church

Andrew Brunson: Call to Prayer and Fasting, October 2018

The trial of Andrew Brunson, EPC Teaching Elder imprisoned in Turkey since October 2016, resumes on October 12, 2018. In an effort to stand with and pray for the entireRead More

[N}early eleven hours of proceedings

Turkey Postpones Hearing to July 18, Sends Pastor Andrew Brunson Back to Prison

“The judge’s decision at the conclusion of today’s hearing to dismiss all of the witnesses called by Pastor Brunson’s defense without listening to a single minute of their testimony isRead More

A secret witness?

Secret witness testifies against US pastor Andrew Brunson in Turkey | Hurriyet

The trial of U.S. pastor Andrew Brunson, who faces up to 35 years in jail on terror and spy charges, resumed in Turkey on May 7. Source: Secret witness testifiesRead More

Trial to Re-Start Monday, May 7

Brunson’s trial highlights Turkey’s ‘hostage diplomacy’ tactic | World Watch Monitor

On the eve of jailed US pastor Andrew Brunson’s second court hearing in Turkey, growing international comment has focused on Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s transparent “hostage diplomacy” tactic, oneRead More

Call to Prayer and Fasting - Weekend May 4- 6

This weekend… Evangelical Presbyterian Church Leader Encourages Prayer/Fasting for Andrew Brunson

Letter from EPC Stated Clerk Dr. Jeff Jeremiah –  April 30, 2018 Dear EPC leader, I hope you saw our announcement on EPConnection and social media about this weekend’s CallRead More

Call to Prayer and Fasting - Weekend May 4- 6

Evangelical Presbyterian Church Leader’s Letter on Prayer/Fasting for Andrew Brunson

Letter from EPC Stated Clerk Dr. Jeff Jeremiah –  April 30, 2018   Dear EPC leader, I hope you saw our announcement on EPConnection and social media about this weekend’sRead More

U.S. Pastor Held in Turkey Denies Links to Terrorists

An American pastor who has spent 18 months in Turkish custody appeared for the first time in court Monday, denying accusations of espionage and contacts with terrorists in a caseRead More

US Officials Stand With Pastor at Turkish Terrorism Trial

Andrew Brunson tells the court, “I have been praying for Turkey for 25 years. I wouldn’t do anything against Turkey.” Source: US Officials Stand With Pastor at Turkish Terrorism Trial

Turkey rules to keep US pastor in jail

A Turkish court ruled on April 16 to keep an American Christian pastor in custody, deeming him to be a flight risk, after his trial opened in a case thatRead More

Turkey Rebuffs U.S. Appeals Over Detained American Pastor

The pastor, Andrew Brunson, whose trial began on Monday, has spent 18 months in jail since being accused of aiding terrorist groups, charges he has denied. Source: Turkey Rebuffs U.S.Read More