Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | RSS | More
Hey everybody! This week I interview Zach. He and his wife are church planters in Istanbul, Turkey. Istanbul has a population of 14-17 million people. Zach was involved with YWAM before he went to LIFE Pacific College. At a young age Zach felt a call to reach Muslims in the Middle East. He began to pray for every country in the Middle East, except for Turkey. He didn’t necessarily think of Turkey as part of the Middle East. While sitting in LA traffic he almost flippantly asked God where he was supposed to be. God finally answered with “Istanbul.” When Zach heard Istanbul, he wasn’t sure where it came from. Zach asked God to give him a passion for the city if this was truly from Him. He and his wife moved there 8 years ago. They have planted a church in Istanbul and have a desire to see more churches planted in the country of Turkey. Turkey is a country of 76 million people, and there are only 5,000 Protestant Christians. It is one of the least reached countries in the world. I hope this interview stirs in you a desire to pray for the people of Turkey!
If you want to get into contact with Zach, you can email him: thebalon5@hushmail.com
You can directly support Zach by clicking HERE.
Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast in iTunes or Stitcher so you don’t miss an episode. If you’re enjoying this podcast, spread the word by sharing it with your friends. As always, you can connect with me on Facebook or Twitter. It’s your life, now go live it!
Got a question, comment or some feedback on the podcast? Submit it here.
Debbie and I serve as the FMI Global Associate Director for MENACA and Europe. We focus on cultivating disciples, leaders, and church planting movements.
