At 53 years old, Askeri had lived his entire life without ever hearing the words: “God loves you.”
In his Muslim context where he lives in Turkey, churches that proclaim the gospel are nearly impossible to find. But one day, through a YouTube video on his phone, he encountered the truth that would change everything.
Askeri first experienced the truth of the gospel on Kanal Hayat (Channel of Life), a digital ministry that creates Christ-centered programs in Turkish and connects those with questions about Jesus—quietly and safely—to local believers.
“Throughout my life as a Muslim, I never heard such a sentence. I am grateful that, through the guidance of Kanal Hayat, I became a Christian and came to know God and the Lord Christ Jesus. I’m so glad I found the Channel of Life. They have helped guide me on the right path.” — Askeri, a new believer in Turkey
This is how the gospel is reaching Turks who have never met a Christian. And this is why we’re asking you to give today. Even $50, can make a huge impact!
Why Kanal Hayat Matters—Right Now
Most Muslims in Turkey have never encountered a follower of Jesus. In a nation of 86 million, the odds of encountering a Christian are extremely rare.
That’s why digital presence has become the front door to the gospel. Turks are some of the world’s most avid media consumers—spending hours each day watching YouTube and scrolling on their phones. Kanal Hayat meets them right where they are: on their devices, in their heart language, with content created by local believers with their same background and who once shared their same questions.
Spiritual interest is stirring, but the road is long and often dangerous.
Persecution is a daily reality. New believers often pay a heavy price: rejection by their families, loss of work, harassment by authorities, imprisonment, and even murder.
For many, it takes years to move from curiosity to baptism. They need safe, steady guidance from believers who understand their culture, their struggles, and their fears.
Through Kanal Hayat, seekers can take their first steps of faith—and as they encounter the saving message of Jesus, Eurasia workers are there to meet them. As workers disciple and plant the church with them, those new believers can be sent out to reach their own people and the multitudes of unreached along the Silk Road.
The impact is measurable:
- 250,000+ connection points a year (messages, calls, WhatsApp conversations, and more)
- 575 public decisions to follow Jesus last year through Kanal Hayat
- A growing follow-up network across Turkey to connect seekers with local believers and fellowships
Will you help multiply this fruit? Your gift of just $50 will fuel content, conversations, and connections that lead Turkic Muslims to Christ.
Kanal Hayat’s inbox overflows with stories like these:
“I saw the video while listening to music with a wounded heart… Every verse, every word poured water on a different wound of mine. I give endless thanks to the Lord… I love Him very much.” —Narcan
“If it weren’t for your channel, I may not have found the way to the Lord Jesus Christ because my questions would have remained unanswered… Tomorrow I will be baptized.” —Emre
This is the gospel at work—quietly, faithfully, powerfully. In a nation where persecution runs deep, many who discover Kanal Hayat dare only to watch in secret, shielding their screens from family or neighbors.
At first, it may be curiosity that draws them in… but as they listen, the words of life awaken something deeper. God’s truth begins to heal wounds, answer questions, and fill the emptiness they never knew how to name.
Will you give your best gift today so that the message of God’s love keeps shining in dark places—and grows stronger each day?
The Vision: From Turkey to the Entire Turkic World
Beyond Turkey stretch the peoples of the historic Silk Road—Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan—165 million Turkic speakers who need to hear that Jesus is Lord and Savior.
Kanal Hayat is ready to grow by creating new testimonies and programs in local Turkic dialects, strengthening follow-up so seekers can connect with trusted believers in their own language, and scaling secure digital platforms—like apps, on-demand, and YouTube—so people can access gospel content anytime, anywhere, even quietly on a phone.
Your generosity today accelerates this expansion.
Will you partner with us to help open the doors for the gospel through new languages and opportunities across the Turkic world?
Your gift to Kanal Hayat will help:
- Create more local testimony videos—the most relatable, faith-building content for seekers.
- Translate and produce programs in additional Turkic dialects.
- Staff and train follow-up teams to respond via messaging apps and phone
- Connect seekers to local believers and fellowships.
- Safeguard digital infrastructure so content remains accessible—even when internet regulations shift.
Your gift will ensure that Turkic Muslims like Askeri can hear, “God loves you”—maybe for the very first time?