Lead Your Church on a Biblical Pilgrimage Through Turkey!

Pastors, are you looking for a transformative spiritual journey for your church? We organize specialized biblical and spiritual tours through the land of Turkey.

Below are answers to common questions about this unique opportunity.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

This is not a vacation; it's a discipleship journey designed to deepen faith and bring the New Testament alive.

Pastors will gain powerful, firsthand biblical, historical, and geographical insights to enhance your preaching, teaching, and church ministry. The faith of your church members will be strengthened, and their understanding and reading of the New Testament will be significantly expanded.

This is intentionally designed as a spiritual pilgrimage, not a traditional tour. While we will see breathtaking historical sites, our primary focus will be spiritual transformation. You can schedule time for devotionals, reflection, and group prayer.

Yes! We will provide you expert consultation and assistance according to your needs and desires.

Absolutely. We provide pastors an opportunity to first join our discounted Pastor Exposure and Training Tour. This familiarization tour allows you to experience the sites, understand the logistics, and catch the vision for the trip firsthand.

Yes. We value the significant effort it takes to lead a tour journey. If you lead a church tour, you will receive one free spot (including land and airfare) for every 10 paying participants.

Yes. Every church is different. Dr. Andrew Jackson offers a free consultation on logistics and itineraries.

We believe in connecting with the past and the present. This pilgrimage includes opportunities to visit with churches and ministries in Turkey.

Turkey is the most important location for understanding the early church of the New Testament. Approximately two-thirds of the New Testament was written to or from the modern land of Turkey. It is home to the Seven Churches of Revelation, and the missionary journeys of the Apostle Paul found in the Book of Acts.

We arrange all the logistics, including airlines, bus transportation, hotels, meals (breakfasts and dinners), site entrance tickets, a professional licensed Turkish guide, trip brochure (PDF), and more.

We will recommend prominent books on Turkey for your preparation, and provide you with a specialized map on biblical Turkey, and more.

What Other Pastors Are Saying

“Please accept my sincere gratitude for your guidance and assistance in planning for our recent trip to Turkey and Greece — our trip was a tremendous blessing!...”

Glenn L. Ward

Pastor, Acton Baptist Church

“I simply can't find the words to thank you all enough for the phenomenal time our Twin Lakes Church group had in Turkey and Greece...”

Rene Schlaepfer

Twin Lakes Church

“It has been an absolute delight to work with Tutku over the past three years... The travel experience is without match.”

The Revd James Buxton

Anglican Chaplain in Izmir

Ready to Start Planning?

Take the next step in planning your specialized church tour. Contact Dr. Andrew Jackson today for your free consultation.

Dr. Andrew Jackson
Dr. Andrew Jackson

Phone: +1.888.888.8888
Email: drandrewjackson@tutkutours.com

Dr. Andrew Jackson earned his Master of Divinity from Fuller Theological Seminary, and his specialized Doctor of Ministry in the history of Church renewal movements from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary under the mentorship of Dr. Richard Lovelace. Dr. Jackson pastored 22 years in two large churches. He has traveled through Turkey for over 30 years and has led many biblical tours. He is the author of The Early Church of Asia Minor: 300 Profiles, Istanbul: The Early Church of Constantinople, and The Early Church of Turkey: A Journey Through Biblical Anatolia. He was also the co-host on the travel documentary Exploring Ephesus: The City of the Apostles.