People Group Info
Total Population: 18,705
ROP3 Code: 113818IMB Affinity Group: Central Asia Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Turkic Peoples
People Cluster: Turkish
Language: Turkish - (tur)
Country of Origin: Turkey
People Group Profiles
“All nations will come and worship before you."
- Revelations 15:4
Turk of Canada
IMB Affinity Group: Central Asia Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Turkic Peoples
People Cluster: Turkish
Language: Turkish - (tur)
Country of Origin: Turkey
Majority Located Where
Toronto (Mississauga, Brampton), ON - 23,085
Montreal (Laval), QC - 13,570
Vancouver (Surrey), BC - 4,395
Ottawa–Gatineau, ON - 3,280
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Brief Profile
The Turk diaspora has been established with modern migration, particularly in Western Europe residing in many countries. They are the largest people group in Turkey, as well as by far the largest among the speakers of Turkic languages.
Compared to Turkish immigration to Europe, migration to North America has been relatively small. However, the actual number of Turks in the United States and Canada is considerably larger, as a significant number of ethnic Turks have migrated to North America not just from Turkey but also from the Balkans (such as Bulgaria and Macedonia), Cyprus, and the former Soviet Union.
An overwhelming majority of Turks are Muslim, most of them being Sunni (Hanafi). A very small percentage (less than 1%) are Christian or Jewish.
Prayer Points
- Pray that evangelical Christians will naturally share their faith in word and deed by becoming friends with Turks.
- Pray that other evangelical Christians will come alongside other evangelical Christians to share the message of Jesus Christ with Turks.
- Pray for Turks to experience a living faith in Jesus Christ.
- Pray for the Turkish community in Boston, Chicagoland, or Los Angeles.
People Group Resources
Central Asian Peoples - Short Videos
Short videos in mother tongues of the people groups in Central Asia.
Bible.is - Turkish
An online audio/written Bible and app in Turkish and other languages.
Discovery Bible App - Turkish
Discovery Bible study story sets in Turkish.
Gerçek Umut
Turkish-language website focused on outreach to Turks in North America and beyond. Resources include The Savior video, testimonies, and written resources in Turkish
Got Questions?
Your Questions. Biblical Answers. In Turkish.
Jesus Film in Turkish
The Jesus Film and other gospel resource videos in Turkish language.
Jesus Film Project - Magdalena in Turkish
Mary Magdalena film in Turkish. This resource is very powerful among women.
Journey to the Truth
A set of videos that use animated characters to answer most common Muslim questions through storytelling in Turkish.
King of Glory Film - Turkish
King of Glory goes through the ancient Scriptures of the prophets as it chronologically and unfolds their story and message in Turkish.
The Bible Project - Turkish
The Bible Project provides video resources that overview of subjects and/or books of the Bible in Turkish.
The Prophet's Story - Turkish
Creation to Christ video using a sacrificial theme, contextualized for Muslims.
The Savior Film
A cinematic history of Jesus' life, death, and resurrection in Turkish.
Learning Resources
Learn more about "Any-3"
Any–3 provides biblical principles and practical steps that have equipped hundreds of Christians to witness confidently and effectively. Over the past decade, thousands of Muslims have been engaged with the gospel.
Learn more about "Learning Paths"
Online Courses for embracing, encountering and engaging diaspora people. Work at your own pace. Begin anytime and complete the course according to your schedule. Interactive, Hands-On Application.
Learn more about "Reaching the Nations"
This book delineates five disciplines Christians should develop in order to effectively reach the nations. More specifically, it will guide Christians to develop an engagement strategy in their locale.
Loving Muslims Small Group Study
This Loving Muslims booklet is a two-week group study that takes a deeper look at Christ’s command to "love our neighbor."
World Religions - Beliefs Overview
An overview of major world religions and cults - their beliefs and practices.
Overview of Islam
Overview of Islam and its sub-groupings. Developed by the North American Mission Board, SBC. Includes generalized witnessing tips.
Other Resources
Know God in 98 Languages
A CRU resource with 9 different witnessing models (e.g. 4 Spiritual Laws, etc.) in 98 languages.
Prayer Guide for Unreached Peoples
A 30 day guide to pray for unreached people groups.
Prayer Guide using the GOSPELS acronym
A prayer guide that utilizes the acronym GOSPELS to pray for workers among diaspora.
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| Country | City | Metro Area Name | State / Prov. | Baseline Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | Montréal | Montreal (Laval) | QC | 13,570 |
| Canada | Ottawa-Gatineau | Ottawa–Gatineau | ON | 3,280 |
| Canada | Toronto | Toronto (Mississauga, Brampton) | ON | 23,085 |
| Canada | Vancouver | Vancouver (Surrey) | BC | 4,395 |
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