{"id":734,"date":"2013-04-01T15:37:54","date_gmt":"2013-04-01T15:37:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.kriesi.at\/themes\/enfold\/?page_id=734"},"modified":"2026-06-19T14:58:30","modified_gmt":"2026-06-19T11:58:30","slug":"homepage","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/miletushouse.com\/site\/","title":{"rendered":"HOME"},"content":{"rendered":"<div   class='avia-fullscreen-slider main_color   avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_section  avia-builder-el-first  container_wrap fullsize'  >\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-m2k7njqv-cd4fe5ee23b1d80ac69e761d0f52faab\">\n\n@media only screen and (min-width: 480px) and (max-width: 767px){ \n#top .avia-slideshow .av-slideshow-caption.av-m2k7njqv-cd4fe5ee23b1d80ac69e761d0f52faab__0 .avia-caption-content{\nfont-size:14px;\n}\n#top .avia-slideshow .av-slideshow-caption.av-m2k7njqv-cd4fe5ee23b1d80ac69e761d0f52faab__0 .avia-caption-content p{\nfont-size:14px;\n}\n}\n\n@media only screen 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><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p class=\"yazi2\">The Gospel Need in <span class=\"yazi-stroke\">Turkey<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Turkey, a nation with deep biblical heritage, remains largely unreached today.<\/strong> Despite its early significance in Christianity, the Christian community faces immense challenges, and local churches often lack the resources and training needed to flourish. There is an urgent need for a robust Christian presence that equips and supports local pastors. Miletus House aims to meet this need by establishing a permanent facility to nurture and develop pastors and church leaders throughout the region.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Currently, Christians make up less than 0.01% of Turkey\u2019s population, with Islam being the dominant religion.<\/strong> There are approximately 1,000 mosques for every Christian church in the country, highlighting the vast disparity between the two communities.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-m2k8cc0v-f3c6355c4ecbc19440c95d5559dfb6f2\">\n.avia-section.av-m2k8cc0v-f3c6355c4ecbc19440c95d5559dfb6f2 .av-section-color-overlay{\nopacity:0.5;\nbackground-color:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='av_section_3'  class='avia-section av-m2k8cc0v-f3c6355c4ecbc19440c95d5559dfb6f2 main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-10  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_section  avia-bg-style-fixed av-section-color-overlay-active av-minimum-height av-minimum-height-custom av-height-custom  container_wrap fullsize'   data-av_minimum_height_px='750'><div class=\"av-section-color-overlay-wrap\"><div class=\"av-section-color-overlay\"><\/div><div class='container av-section-cont-open' style='height:750px'><div class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-734'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-p3rae-046ca55394cc591b43d38d1af180d270\">\n#top .flex_column.av-p3rae-046ca55394cc591b43d38d1af180d270{\nmargin-top:0;\nmargin-bottom:0;\n}\n.responsive #top #wrap_all .flex_column.av-p3rae-046ca55394cc591b43d38d1af180d270{\nmargin-top:0;\nmargin-bottom:0;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-p3rae-046ca55394cc591b43d38d1af180d270 av_one_half  avia-builder-el-11  el_before_av_one_half  avia-builder-el-first  first flex_column_div  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-m2lmzakn-8a6995a0ff85b22472e062f855ee2bbe '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><div class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\">\n<div class=\"\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-6a35084c-aef0-83ed-a7b7-d4a45307f12b-4\" data-is-intersecting=\"true\">\n<section class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none &#091;&amp;:has(&#091;data-writing-block&#093;)&gt;*&#093;:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-&#091;calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))&#093; scroll-mt-&#091;calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))&#093;\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-6a35084c-aef0-83ed-a7b7-d4a45307f12b-4\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-6a35084c-aef0-83ed-a7b7-d4a45307f12b-4\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-22\" data-turn=\"assistant\">\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 &#091;--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))&#093; @w-sm\/main:&#091;--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))&#093; @w-lg\/main:&#091;--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))&#093; px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"&#091;--thread-content-max-width:40rem&#093; @w-lg\/main:&#091;--thread-content-max-width:48rem&#093; mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" data-conversation-screenshot-content=\"\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring &#091;.text-message+&amp;&#093;:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" tabindex=\"0\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"9f9ad46f-b91e-4427-bc8b-bf5f0e5175ac\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-5-thinking\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\">\n<p data-section-id=\"1nghtnh\" data-start=\"73\" data-end=\"87\"><strong>Our Journey<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"89\" data-end=\"466\">The vision for <strong data-start=\"104\" data-end=\"121\">Miletus House<\/strong> was born out of a deep desire to create a permanent ministry home for <strong data-start=\"192\" data-end=\"217\">Reach Turkey Missions<\/strong>, the <strong data-start=\"223\" data-end=\"242\">Pastors Academy<\/strong>, and other Christian ministries in Turkey. For years, we operated from temporary offices and rented hotel spaces, which made it difficult to build lasting community, host leaders well, and support long-term ministry growth.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"468\" data-end=\"982\">By God\u2019s grace, a generous grant in 2022 enabled us to rent a suitable building and transform it into a vibrant hub for ministry where pastors could be trained, equipped, and encouraged. When that building was later sold, we faced the urgent need for a new home. Through the generous support of many partners, <strong data-start=\"778\" data-end=\"853\">Reach Turkey Missions has now purchased Miletus House. Praise the Lord!<\/strong> Although the building is smaller than we originally hoped, it will serve as a lasting ministry hub in Antalya for years to come.<\/p>\n<p data-section-id=\"2vchf6\" data-start=\"984\" data-end=\"1006\"><strong>The Pastors Academy<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1008\" data-end=\"1364\">The Academy is a vital ministry of <strong data-start=\"1043\" data-end=\"1068\">Reach Turkey Missions<\/strong>, equipping church leaders with biblical knowledge and practical skills to shepherd their congregations faithfully. We\u2019ve had the privilege of training pastors not only from Turkey but also from various Turkic countries, including Bulgaria, Turkmenistan, Azerbaijan, Moldova, and Northern Cyprus.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1366\" data-end=\"1566\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Through the Academy, these leaders grow spiritually and become part of a supportive gospel-centered community committed to strengthening the church and advancing the Gospel across this diverse region.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-nt84u-3a3fc33f504707b88bc037c7842562ef\">\n#top .flex_column.av-nt84u-3a3fc33f504707b88bc037c7842562ef{\nmargin-top:0;\nmargin-bottom:0;\n}\n.responsive #top #wrap_all .flex_column.av-nt84u-3a3fc33f504707b88bc037c7842562ef{\nmargin-top:0;\nmargin-bottom:0;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-nt84u-3a3fc33f504707b88bc037c7842562ef av_one_half  avia-builder-el-13  el_after_av_one_half  avia-builder-el-last  flex_column_div  '     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-m2losy59-3ccef2d8a2108dc45f974ab2a9cb0d12\">\n.avia-image-container.av-m2losy59-3ccef2d8a2108dc45f974ab2a9cb0d12{\nposition:relative;\ntop:25px;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-m2losy59-3ccef2d8a2108dc45f974ab2a9cb0d12 img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-m2losy59-3ccef2d8a2108dc45f974ab2a9cb0d12 .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-m2losy59-3ccef2d8a2108dc45f974ab2a9cb0d12 av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-14  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  av-custom-positioned'   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-3585 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-3585 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/miletushouse.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-06-25-at-14.16.41.jpeg\" alt='' title=''  height=\"1150\" width=\"834\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/miletushouse.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-06-25-at-14.16.41.jpeg 834w, https:\/\/miletushouse.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-06-25-at-14.16.41-218x300.jpeg 218w, https:\/\/miletushouse.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-06-25-at-14.16.41-747x1030.jpeg 747w, https:\/\/miletushouse.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-06-25-at-14.16.41-768x1059.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/miletushouse.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-06-25-at-14.16.41-511x705.jpeg 511w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 834px) 100vw, 834px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-7vyse-3dddac0d9929778654719f688ee7d5e6\">\n.avia-section.av-7vyse-3dddac0d9929778654719f688ee7d5e6{\nbackground-color:#9f3b49;\nbackground-image:unset;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='av_section_4'  class='avia-section av-7vyse-3dddac0d9929778654719f688ee7d5e6 main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-15  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_section  avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap fullsize'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-734'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-m2x7rim1-be57928e66245c851040b5c22221f392\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-m2x7rim1-be57928e66245c851040b5c22221f392 .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:24px;\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-m2x7rim1-be57928e66245c851040b5c22221f392 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock av_inherit_color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><em>The name <strong>&#8220;Miletus House&#8221;<\/strong> draws inspiration from the ancient city of Miletus, a place of significance in early Christianity where the Apostle Paul gathered with church elders to teach, encourage, and strengthen them (Acts 20:17-38). In this spirit, Miletus House will be a center dedicated to equipping, encouraging, and empowering pastors, leaders, and believers to carry the Gospel forward. By supporting the Miletus House project, you are investing in a transformative space that will extend the reach of the Gospel for generations, fostering growth, community, and spiritual renewal.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-8d75q-8b234814bd76e31e74a4632da4e9f27c\">\n.avia-section.av-8d75q-8b234814bd76e31e74a4632da4e9f27c{\nbackground-color:#f2f2f2;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='av_section_5'  class='avia-section av-8d75q-8b234814bd76e31e74a4632da4e9f27c main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-17  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_button  avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap fullsize'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-734'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-qw5q-5a162315eee4f51c16d96fae8a6928e4 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p data-section-id=\"d66gup\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"17\"><strong>The Need Today<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"19\" data-end=\"253\">By God\u2019s grace, and through the generous support of many partners, <strong data-start=\"86\" data-end=\"157\">Reach Turkey Missions has purchased Miletus House. Praise the Lord!<\/strong> What began as an urgent need for a permanent ministry home in Antalya has now become a reality.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"255\" data-end=\"515\">Because we were not able to raise the full amount originally needed, we purchased a smaller building than we had hoped. Even so, we are deeply thankful. Miletus House is now ours, and it will serve as the ministry home for <strong data-start=\"478\" data-end=\"503\">Reach Turkey Missions<\/strong> in Antalya.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"517\" data-end=\"874\">Now we are raising the additional funds needed to prepare the building for long-term ministry use. These final improvements will allow <strong data-start=\"652\" data-end=\"677\">Reach Turkey Missions<\/strong> to serve effectively from Miletus House as we train pastors, strengthen churches, support church planting, publish gospel-centered resources, host leaders, and serve the wider Christian community.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"876\" data-end=\"900\">The next phase includes:<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"902\" data-end=\"1284\">Creating and separating guest rooms<br data-start=\"937\" data-end=\"940\" \/>Adding larger office space for ministry teams<br data-start=\"985\" data-end=\"988\" \/>Installing additional bathrooms<br data-start=\"1019\" data-end=\"1022\" \/>Purchasing essential furniture and kitchen items<br data-start=\"1070\" data-end=\"1073\" \/>Equipping the building with IT systems, servers, and media tools<br data-start=\"1137\" data-end=\"1140\" \/>Preparing studio space for online ministry and content production<br data-start=\"1205\" data-end=\"1208\" \/>Making the building practical, welcoming, and ready for daily ministry use<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1286\" data-end=\"1510\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"><strong data-start=\"1286\" data-end=\"1364\">Miletus House will be the ministry hub of Reach Turkey Missions in Antalya<\/strong>, bringing together Via Christus Academy, publishing, online ministry, theological resources, hospitality, and church partnerships under one roof.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-7l0hy-588dbc060ee951c962bdb2a7a7cbb543 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p class=\"yazi\"><strong>How to <span class=\"yazi-stroke\">Support<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We are deeply grateful for the generosity and support shown so far. Each step forward is a testament to the collective effort and faith of our community. Together, we are building a place for education, worship, and spiritual growth. Thank you for being a vital part of this journey\u2014your involvement brings us closer to making this vision a reality!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div><div id='after_section_5'  class='main_color av_default_container_wrap container_wrap fullsize'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-734'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'><div  class='avia-button-wrap av-m2k83fim-8c33a7d4db98d07aba19736bb8e17cdb-wrap avia-button-center  avia-builder-el-20  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_section  avia-builder-el-no-sibling '>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-m2k83fim-8c33a7d4db98d07aba19736bb8e17cdb\">\n#top #wrap_all .avia-button.av-m2k83fim-8c33a7d4db98d07aba19736bb8e17cdb:hover{\ncolor:teal;\ntransition:all 0.4s ease-in-out;\n}\n<\/style>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/meigiving.org\/donate\/MiletusHouse\" class=\"avia-button av-m2k83fim-8c33a7d4db98d07aba19736bb8e17cdb av-link-btn avia-icon_select-yes-left-icon avia-size-medium avia-position-center avia-color-theme-color-highlight avia-font-color-theme-color-highlight\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Donate Now\"><span class='avia_button_icon avia_button_icon_left' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue806' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><span class='avia_iconbox_title' >Donate Now<\/span><span class='avia_button_background avia-button avia-color-theme-color-highlight' ><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-m2lng1qf-bb1df963f7c81d6dc4bee84dbe44b0bc\">\n.avia-section.av-m2lng1qf-bb1df963f7c81d6dc4bee84dbe44b0bc{\nbackground-color:#878787;\nbackground-image:unset;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='av_section_6'  class='avia-section av-m2lng1qf-bb1df963f7c81d6dc4bee84dbe44b0bc main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-21  el_after_av_button  avia-builder-el-last  avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap fullsize'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-734'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-m2lnfu2g-15ce2e1810ac4b5bb537655c38426724\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-m2lnfu2g-15ce2e1810ac4b5bb537655c38426724 .avia_textblock{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-m2lnfu2g-15ce2e1810ac4b5bb537655c38426724 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock av_inherit_color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p class=\"yazi2\">Contact Information<\/p>\n<p>For details on supporting Miletus House and making a donation, please reach out to Kerem at <a href=\"mailto:pastorkerem@gmail.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">pastorkerem@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This is a Page excerpt. 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