God's Hostage: A True Story of Persecution, Imprisonment, and Perseverance

In 1993, Andrew Brunson was asked to travel to Turkey, the largest unevangelised country in the world, to serve as a missionary. Though hesitant because of the daunting and dangerous task that lay ahead, Andrew and his wife, Norine, believed this was God's plan for them. What followed was a string of difficulties and attacks, but there were also successes in starting new churches in a place where many people had never met a Christian. As their work with refugees from Syria, including Kurds, gained attention and suspicion, Andrew and Norine acknowledged the threat but accepted the risk, confident that this work was part of their assignment. In 2016, they were arrested. Though the state quickly released Norine, who remained in Turkey, Andrew was imprisoned. Accused of being a spy and being among the plotters of the attempted coup, he became a political pawn whose name was soon known around the world. This is Andrew's remarkable story of his imprisonment and journey of faith. Content Benefits: This gripping and honest account of obedience to God, persecution and imprisonment for faith, will inspire you to face your own challenges head on and see that God is always faithful, even in the darkest circumstances. A modern day missionary story in Turkey An honest account of faith under pressure Demonstrates the power of prayer Helps readers understand and pray for persecuted Christians around the world A gripping Christian biography Inspirational gift idea Suitable for anyone who loves to hear of God at work in the world.