Barnabas & Esther Hope

Career Missionaries since 2004, currently servings as AFM’s Tentmaker Ministries Coordinator. Previously, Barnabas and Esther Hope served as missionaries to the people of Turkey.

Barnabas Hope organizes AFM’s Tentmaker Ministries. He guides and supports people who wish to use their business or educational talents to witness in countries where direct evangelism is not allowed. Previously, Barnabas and Esther Hope served as missionaries to the people of Turkey.

Frontier Stories

A Man of Peace

Jesus told his disciples to “find a man of peace and stay with him.” When we arrived here in Turkey, a man of peace, a nut-shop owner named Ekrem, opened his life and family to us, and we have stayed with him in friendship.

By: Barnabas & Esther Hope
June 01 2006, 3:28 pm | Comments 0

Direct Hit

Last Monday, while I was buying a sesame-covered bagel from a street vendor, a wet plop of green goo landed on my right cheek. Had I tipped my head a little, the bird would have missed me, but I must have been destined for some good fortune!

By: Barnabas & Esther Hope
May 01 2006, 3:26 pm | Comments 0

Black Sea Cornmeal With Cheese

Cornmeal recipes are always associated with the Black Sea. This can be used as starter, main course, or side dish. It is rich and nourishing, and is a Turkish version of polenta. It is usually served with buttermilk and is quick to prepare (it just takes about 15 minutes).

By: Esther Hope
April 01 2006, 3:22 pm | Comments 0

Babaganous

This eggplant salad with sesame seed paste is excellent when eaten with warm flatbread.

By: Esther Hope
April 01 2006, 3:20 pm | Comments 0

Red Lentil Soup

Recipe

By: Esther Hope
April 01 2006, 3:17 pm | Comments 0

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