Andrew Brunson and his wife, Norine, served as missionaries in Turkey for 23 years. During that time, he was pastor at Izmir Diriliş (Resurrection) Church, a small evangelical Presbyterian congregation in the city of Izmir. While applying for Turkish permanent residency in 2016, Andrew was falsely accused of terrorism, and both he and Norine were arrested. While she was released about two weeks later, he remained imprisoned for two years. After his release, the couple immediately returned to the United States. Andrew has since authored a book titled God’s Hostage: A True Story of Persecution, Imprisonment, and Perseverance. Andrew and Norine have three children. Learn more about Pastor Brunson at his Facebook.
Help deliver Hope and Joy to 2x the families!
Urgent Need: Families need biblical guidance during good times and when they face serious challenges. Will you become 1 of the 23 family champions needed this hour to help deliver Hope and Joy to families this Christmas? Act now to see your gift doubled through our matching opportunity to provide life-changing biblical resources.
