Prepare to Stand with Andrew Brunson

We’re excited to announce that former prisoner of faith Andrew Brunson and his wife, Norine, will be joining us for a series of live UK events this November as part of our International Day of Prayer for the persecuted church (IDOP).

For 23 years, Andrew and Norine served as missionaries in Turkey, planting churches, helping refugees, and leading prayer. In 2016, they were arrested and accused of terrorism. Andrew spent 2 years in prison until his dramatic release in 2018 after a worldwide prayer movement and political intervention.

Today, they lead WaveStarters, preparing the next generation of Christians to stand firm under pressure. This November, they’ll be sharing their powerful story, reminding us to pray for those still imprisoned, and challenging us to consider how ready we are to face opposition for Jesus.

Full details of IDOP resources, dates, and venues will be in the next edition of Voice and at https://releaseinternational.org/events/

✝️ IDOP takes place on Sunday 2 November 2025. Start preparing now and invite a Release regional speaker to your church this November to mark this important day.