Mark Burns Mark Burns

Gratitude and Zeal

As Christmas and New Year’s approach, I find myself reflecting on the past year and counting my blessings. I’m deeply grateful for the start of Barnaba Ministry, and I’m praying for even more growth in the year ahead. The more I invest in ministry for Turkey, the more I realize two things: my understanding of Turkey’s deep needs grows, and so does my appreciation for what God has already done. At the same time, I’m overwhelmed by the need in Turkey, and this fuels my zeal to pray, advocate, and minister on behalf of the Turkish church.

Currently, I’m between trips to Turkey, which has given me an opportunity to connect with people here in the U.S. I’m eagerly awaiting responses from churches I’ve invited to partner with me. Please join me in prayer that God would guide them and that they would respond positively. As I’ve been sharing my vision with churches, I’ve come to realize that I’ve gotten ahead of myself in how I’ve been communicating.

While my ultimate goal for Barnaba Ministry is to connect U.S. churches with churches in Turkey, I’ve found that I still need to raise the necessary financial support to fund my own ministry. Once I have reached my personal support goal, I’ll be better positioned to advocate for partnerships between churches in the U.S. and Turkey. Trying to pursue both at the same time has been counterproductive, and I want to focus on getting fully funded first.

With that in mind, would you consider helping me become fully funded? My goal is $11,000 per month. I’m currently at $7,000, so I need $4,000 more each month to reach my target. All contributions are tax-deductible. Below, I’ve outlined some key reasons to consider partnering with me and Barnaba Ministry.

What makes Barnaba Ministry unique?

Barnaba Ministry is uniquely focused on empowering the Turkish Church, particularly in cities where the gospel has yet to be proclaimed. With over 20 years of experience in church planting in unreached areas, our ministry prioritizes relationships at every level. From personal connections with Turkish church leaders to building partnerships with local churches, we are committed to relational, transformative ministry. Integrity and sincerity are at the heart of all we do. We don’t just support ministries—we create lasting partnerships that strengthen the Turkish Church and bring glory to God in places where His name is scarcely known.

Why should you partner with Barnaba Ministry?

Partnering with Barnaba Ministry means joining a mission to bring the gospel to cities where Christ is not yet worshiped, and where many have never encountered a believer. It’s a call to action—to advocate, encourage, and invest in the Turkish Church. By walking alongside Turkish pastors, we’re equipping them to share the gospel and build a lasting witness in their communities. This partnership is mutually transformative; it offers a unique opportunity to see God’s heart for Turkey firsthand and experience the blessing of participating in His work.

Thank you for considering this opportunity to partner with Barnaba Ministry and support the work in Turkey. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or would like more information.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

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