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SAt the same time, there are however another development taking place that evenhe wasand accelerated by the outbreak of covid-19. Turks seek answers in the Christian faith like never before. Nextinguishingand giftyoung, Adults and seniors tidto Spend Youtube, Facebook,Instagram, radio and TV more than before.
Here, the Bible's message is communicated in a relevant and contemporary way by the Danish European Mission's partners. SAT-7 Türk has seen a doubling in the number of viewer inquiries, while Kanal Hayat has seen an increase of close to 10,000 more interactions each month on the station's social media platforms. Radio Shema has gained hundreds of new followers on social media.
A project employee explains: "There is no doubt that Turks are searching more than before. When you get scared - as many are during COVID-19 - you make up your mind (...). In the Christian faith you get certainty of salvation, but in Islam you don't know if you will go to heaven when you die."
Gül studiedaccounting, and her husband was studying engineering. Although their families supported them under Their studiestheir relationship was under pressure. They ended up cheating on each other and separated. Gül chose a secular lifestyle and called himself an atheist.
It was at this point, that Gül coincidentally found a Christian TV program while searching the internet. She called the number of the follow-up team, but onlyno barely hold a coherent conversation. Gül was angry and her tongue was sharp.
But Jesus revealed himself to Gül. Hun became convinced that it was not was God, who was behind allt it, that had gone wrong in her life. It was Instead.herown stupidity and sin,ashad driven her into problem after problem.
Gül repented and came to faith in Jesus Christ. She experienced a true transformation. She returned to university and her parents. She now works part-time to support the child, and their Is determined to complete his or her education and live a new life. The follow-up team can see how the Holy Spirit works powerfully in Güls life.
Gül is én among many new believers in Turkey. In recent years, churches haverne more and more Muslims are turning away from Islam and instead seek answers in the Christian faith. For many years, the number of Christians with a Muslim background has remained constant at around 4.000-5.000. But these days, it seems that the number is starting to exceed 6.000.
Thank you very much, whether you will pray for Turkey, for its leadership and for Church. Pray for, that the new Christians must become trained and strong in faith. Ask for, thatThe Holy Spirit must Giving wisdom and leading the church forward For a time, where there are challenges and pressures, but also many new opportunities.
Media work can also be supported financially. On average, it costs around 7.500 kr. to produce a Christian video or and TV–program that can appears on satellite TV and Internet.
