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Send us a textA brief update by PMc on-field director regarding our current situation after one month into official lockdown in Italy. From now until April 10 an anonymous donor is matching every gift up to $1,000 to help us during these strange times. We invite you to prayerfully consider doubling your donation by giving to this campaign. Lastly, we give some practical considerations as you now also confront the Covid-19 pandemic. Links to things mentioned in this Podcast Episode:- Video on Youtube - Gift Matching Opportunity- 1st Quarter Newsletter- Support PMcThank you, enjoy and God bless! For more info visit www.practicalmissions.orgTo contact us in order to organize a Vision Trip to Italy, or to ask a question about PMc and missions in Italy, send us a message at info@practicalmissions.org or call us at 484-294-3784."Like Jesus driven to His cross, so we drive ourselves to the singular task of church planting in Italy, exclusively."Freely join the online Discord group of PMc! The Italian Cohor

Send us a textA brief update by PMc on-field director regarding our most recent e-mail update titled "18 Days In". We share a family announcement and some prayer requests as we start to really feel the challenges of being in quarantine officially since March 1st. Links to things mentioned in this Podcast Episode:- Email Update - 18 Days In- Blog Post - 3 Certainties About the Uncertain Coronavirus- Support PMcThank you, enjoy and God bless! For more info visit www.practicalmissions.orgTo contact us in order to organize a Vision Trip to Italy, or to ask a question about PMc and missions in Italy, send us a message at info@practicalmissions.org or call us at 484-294-3784."Like Jesus driven to His cross, so we drive ourselves to the singular task of church planting in Italy, exclusively."Freely join the online Discord group of PMc! The Italian CohortSupport the showDo you love God, Italians, Italy, and the church of Jesus Christ? Do you want to play a more personal role in missions work abroa

Send us a textA brief update by PMc on-field director regarding the current quarantine situation we are facing in Italy until at least April 3rd. Links to things mentioned in this Podcast Episode:- Email Update - Quarantine and Coronavirus - Blog Post - 3 Certainties About the Uncertain Coronavirus- Support PMcThank you, enjoy and God bless! For more info visit www.practicalmissions.orgTo contact us in order to organize a Vision Trip to Italy, or to ask a question about PMc and missions in Italy, send us a message at info@practicalmissions.org or call us at 484-294-3784."Like Jesus driven to His cross, so we drive ourselves to the singular task of church planting in Italy, exclusively."Freely join the online Discord group of PMc! The Italian CohortSupport the showDo you love God, Italians, Italy, and the church of Jesus Christ? Do you want to play a more personal role in missions work abroad? Do you want to get all our content and updates (plus bonus material no one else sees) before anyone else? We

Send us a textA reading of a PMc blog post by PMc on-field director. In this episode, we share about current happenings as we are serving in the midst of the Coronavirus Outbreak in North Italy.1.) He is moving to saving faith those who are not living worthy of the call or who have not surrendered their life to Christ and His Lordship. 2.) He is moving His people to be the witnesses that He called them to be.3.) As God moves His people to be proper witnesses who do not fear to lose their lives because they know they already have eternal life, He is also calling many lost people unto Himself.Links to things mentioned in this Podcast Episode:- Blog Post - 3 Certainties About the Uncertain Coronavirus- Arthur Pink's Attributes of God- SHORT ARTICLE, by brother Reagan Rose at Redeeming Productivity-  A Mighty Fortress Is Our God - Martin Luther- Support PMcThank you, enjoy and God bless! For more info visit www.practicalmissions.orgTo contact us in order to organize a Vision Trip to Italy, or to ask a questi

Send us a textOur winter video update from PMc on-field director. In this episode, we share about current happenings as we are serving in the midst of the Coronavirus Outbreak in North Italy.All schools and universities are closed and public events are canceled, including our church gatherings. At the time of this recording, the number of cases was about 400. At present (less than 10 days later) they are already over 2,500 w/ 79 deaths. Links to things mentioned in this Podcast Episode:Youtube Video - Winter Update 2020 - CoronavirusGroup Evangelism - Short-term Cohort InfoPMc opportunity - Vision Trip Info Job Opportunities: ESL Director, Italy AdministratorServe: Long-term, Intern, Short-termMissionary Q&A - Ask a MissionaryChurch Plant in Mestre: Vera VitaSupport PMcThank you, enjoy and God bless! For more info visit www.practicalmissions.orgTo contact us in order to organize a Vision Trip to Italy, or to ask a question about PMc and missions in Italy, send us a message at info@practicalmissions.org or

Send us a textA reading and expounding of our most recent 10-day update from PMc on-field director. Included in this episode are some prayer requests for the two church plant efforts and we tell about a wonderful first Table Talk lunch together at one of them. Our regions of Italy are currently dealing with an outbreak of Coronavirus and public gatherings are being restricted. We invite you to pray for us. We also share an exhortation from Romans 8:31. We close with an Italian worship song from missionary Jeryvee - La Cosa Più Importante."What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?" -- Romans 8:31Links to things mentioned in this Podcast Episode:10-day update - Table TalkPMc Blog Post - Frankenstein ChurchMost Recent Newsletter- 4th Quarter NewsletterGroup Evangelism - Short-term Cohort InfoPMc opportunity - Vision Trip Info Job Opportunities: ESL Director, Italy AdministratorServe: Long-term, Intern, Short-termMissionary Q&A - Ask a MissionaryChurch Plant in

Send us a textA reading and expounding of our most recent 10-day update from PMc on-field director. Included in this episode are some prayer requests for the two church plant efforts and we tell about a wonderful first agape lunch together at one of them. We also share an exhortation on the supernatural love that we, as Christians, are called to give. "Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful;" -- 1 Cor. 13:4-5Links to things mentioned in this Podcast Episode:10-day update - FellowshipPMc Blog Post - Frankenstein ChurchMost Recent Newsletter- 4th Quarter NewsletterGroup Evangelism - Short-term Cohort InfoPMc opportunity - Vision Trip Info Job Opportunities: ESL Director, Italy AdministratorServe: Long-term, Intern, Short-termMissionary Q&A - Ask a MissionaryChurch Plant in Mestre: Vera VitaSupport PMcThank you, enjoy and God bless! For more info visit www.practicalmissions.orgTo contact

Send us a textA reading and expounding of our most recent 10-day update from PMc on-field director. Included in this episode are some prayer requests for the upcoming evangelism groups and the logistics involved therein. We also share about a new blog post available to read. "And when Jesus heard it, he said to them, “Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick. I came not to call the righteous, but sinners.” - Mark 2:17Links to things mentioned in this Podcast Episode:10-day update - Group Evangelism PrepPMc Blog Post - Frankenstein ChurchMost Recent Newsletter- 4th Quarter NewsletterGroup Evangelism - Short-term Cohort InfoPMc opportunity - Vision Trip Info Job Opportunities: ESL Director, Italy AdministratorServe: Long-term, Intern, Short-termMissionary Q&A - Ask a MissionaryChurch Plant in Mestre: Vera VitaSupport PMcThank you, enjoy and God bless! For more info visit www.practicalmissions.orgTo contact us in order to organize a Vision Trip to Italy, or to ask a questio

Send us a textA reading and expounding of our most recent 10-day update from PMc on-field director. We share some praises and prayer requests."...even as the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many." - Mt. 20:28Links to things mentioned in this Podcast Episode:Italian Worship 10-day update4th Quarter NewsletterShort-term Cohort InfoVision Trip Info Job Opportunities: ESL Director, Italy AdministratorServe: Long-term, Intern, Short-termAsk a MissionaryChurch Plant in Mestre: Vera VitaSupport PMcThank you, enjoy and God bless! For more info visit www.practicalmissions.orgTo contact us in order to organize a Vision Trip to Italy, or to ask a question about PMc and missions in Italy, send us a message at info@practicalmissions.org or call us at 484-294-3784."Like Jesus driven to His cross, so we drive ourselves to the singular task of church planting in Italy, exclusively."Freely join the online Discord group of PMc! The Italian CohortSupport th

Send us a textA reading and expounding of our most current quarterly newsletter from PMc on-field director. Included in this episode is a telling of the latest happenings regarding the Schreck missionary family, church planting, and the latest update regarding the PMc mission."...even as the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many." - Mt. 20:28Links to things mentioned in this Podcast Episode:4th Quarter NewsletterShort-term Cohort InfoVision Trip Info Job Opportunities: ESL Director, Italy AdministratorServe: Long-term, Intern, Short-termAsk a MissionaryChurch Plant in Mestre: Vera VitaSupport PMcThank you, enjoy and God bless! For more info visit www.practicalmissions.orgTo contact us in order to organize a Vision Trip to Italy, or to ask a question about PMc and missions in Italy, send us a message at info@practicalmissions.org or call us at 484-294-3784."Like Jesus driven to His cross, so we drive ourselves to the singular task of church plan

Send us a textWe are now picking up our series on questions and answers. This process began back when we used to have Q&A panels with missionaries and students from the USA. It is a great way to let people ask questions about missions, evangelism, and church planting to real missionaries to Italy. The question for today is an important one because of the current prices of higher education in the USA.What is PMc's view on missionaries with student loans?  Is there any way a missionary could have student loans while pursuing the mission field in Italy?Freely join the online Discord group of PMc! The Italian CohortSupport the showDo you love God, Italians, Italy, and the church of Jesus Christ? Do you want to play a more personal role in missions work abroad? Do you want to get all our content and updates (plus bonus material no one else sees) before anyone else? We invite you to join The Italian Cohort - our online community group on Discord - and gain inside access to the work going on in Italy.

Send us a textA brief mission update from PMc on-field director in Italy. Included in this episode are some prayer points for this month. We give some updates on how the Lord is working.  "They were amazed at His teaching; for He was teaching them as one having authority, and not as the scribes."  -- Mark 1:22In addition, we share a variety of ways to serve Jesus in Italy with PMc.Links to things mentioned in this Podcast Episode:10-Day Update with photos: Prayer Points for DecemberTeaching on Holy Spirit 01 - sermon by Caleb BunchTeaching on Holy Spirit 02 - sermon by Caleb BunchPMc Short-term Cohort Info for 2020Blog Post:  Roman Catholic Views on BaptismPMc Vision Trip Info PMc Job Opportunities: ESL Director, Italy AdministratorServe: Long-term, Intern, Short-termAsk a MissionaryThank you, enjoy and God bless! For more info visit www.practicalmissions.orgTo contact us in order to organize a Vision Trip to Italy, or to ask a question about PMc and missions in Italy, send us a message at info@prac

Send us a textSecond of two lessons taught by PMc board member, pastor Caleb Bunch, at an Italian church plant. This message was part of a mini-conference put on by the church.Thank you, enjoy and God bless! For more info visit www.practicalmissions.orgTo contact us in order to organize a Vision Trip to Italy, or to ask a question about PMc and missions in Italy, send us a message at info@practicalmissions.org or call us at 484-294-3784."Like Jesus driven to His cross, so we drive ourselves to the singular task of church planting in Italy, exclusively."Freely join the online Discord group of PMc! The Italian CohortSupport the showDo you love God, Italians, Italy, and the church of Jesus Christ? Do you want to play a more personal role in missions work abroad? Do you want to get all our content and updates (plus bonus material no one else sees) before anyone else? We invite you to join The Italian Cohort - our online community group on Discord - and gain inside access to the work going on in Italy.

Send us a textOne of two lessons taught by PMc board member, pastor Caleb Bunch, at an Italian church plant. This message was part of a mini-conference put on by the church.Thank you, enjoy and God bless! For more info visit www.practicalmissions.orgTo contact us in order to organize a Vision Trip to Italy, or to ask a question about PMc and missions in Italy, send us a message at info@practicalmissions.org or call us at 484-294-3784."Like Jesus driven to His cross, so we drive ourselves to the singular task of church planting in Italy, exclusively."Freely join the online Discord group of PMc! The Italian CohortSupport the showDo you love God, Italians, Italy, and the church of Jesus Christ? Do you want to play a more personal role in missions work abroad? Do you want to get all our content and updates (plus bonus material no one else sees) before anyone else? We invite you to join The Italian Cohort - our online community group on Discord - and gain inside access to the work going on in Italy.

Send us a textA brief mission update from PMc on-field director in Italy. Included in this episode is a brief exhortation from 2 Timothy 1:7 about what type of spirit the true Christian has. We also share the recent flooding in Venice and the Veneto region and how you can pray for the people here. We give some updates on how the Lord is working."for God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.” -- 2 Timothy 1:7In addition, we share a variety of ways to serve Jesus in Italy with PMc.Links to things mentioned in this Podcast Episode:10-Day Update with photos: High WaterChristian Courage - sermon by Caleb BunchPMc Short-term Cohort Info for 2020Blog Post:  Roman Catholic Views on BaptismPMc Vision Trip Info PMc Job Opportunities: ESL Director, Italy AdministratorServe: Long-term, Intern, Short-termAsk a MissionaryThank you, enjoy and God bless! For more info visit www.practicalmissions.orgTo contact us in order to organize a Vision Trip to Italy, or to ask a question about PMc an

Send us a textA sermon preached by PMc board member, pastor Caleb Bunch, at an Italian church plant. This message comes from 2 Timothy 1:3-7 and focuses on Christian courage.Thank you, enjoy and God bless! For more info visit www.practicalmissions.orgTo contact us in order to organize a Vision Trip to Italy, or to ask a question about PMc and missions in Italy, send us a message at info@practicalmissions.org or call us at 484-294-3784."Like Jesus driven to His cross, so we drive ourselves to the singular task of church planting in Italy, exclusively."Freely join the online Discord group of PMc! The Italian CohortSupport the showDo you love God, Italians, Italy, and the church of Jesus Christ? Do you want to play a more personal role in missions work abroad? Do you want to get all our content and updates (plus bonus material no one else sees) before anyone else? We invite you to join The Italian Cohort - our online community group on Discord - and gain inside access to the work going on in Italy.

Send us a textA brief mission update from PMc on-field director in Italy. Included in this episode is a brief exhortation from Romans 12 about giving honor. We also share about a missionary family that has now returned to the US. "Outdo one another in showing honor.” -- Romans 12:10bIn addition, we share a variety of ways to serve Jesus in Italy with PMc.Links to things mentioned in this Podcast Episode:10-Day Update with photos: HonorPMc Short-term Cohort Info for 2020Blog Post:  Spiritual Warfare - Quick Reads, Long-term BenefitsPMc Vision Trip Info PMc Job Opportunities: ESL Director, Italy AdministratorServe: Long-term, Intern, Short-termAsk a MissionaryThank you, enjoy and God bless! For more info visit www.practicalmissions.orgTo contact us in order to organize a Vision Trip to Italy, or to ask a question about PMc and missions in Italy, send us a message at info@practicalmissions.org or call us at 484-294-3784."Like Jesus driven to His cross, so we drive ourselves to the singular task of chur

Send us a textA brief mission update from PMc on-field director in Italy. Included in this episode a brief update and an invite for joint prayer that the Lord would bless and use our latest tract, that He would provide for our weekly commutes to serve a people 1.5 hours away, and send more missionaries into this harvest. "Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” -- Matthew 28:19-20In addition, we share a variety of ways to serve Jesus in Italy with PMc.Links to things mentioned in this Podcast Episode:10-Day Update with photos: GoingVideo Updates on YoutubePMc Short-term Cohort Info for 2020Blog Post:  Spiritual Warfare - Quick Reads, Long-term BenefitsPMc Vision Trip Info PMc Job Opportunities: ESL Director, Italy AdministratorServe: Long-term, Intern, Short-termAsk a MissionaryThank you, enjoy and God ble

Send us a textA brief mission update from PMc on-field director in Italy. Included in this episode a brief update and an invite for joint prayer that the Lord would send more missionaries into this harvest. We also thank the Lord (via your prayers) for his help for our son at the nursery school. "pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest." -- Matthew 9:38In addition, we share some about an important new post on the PMc blog regarding spiritual warfare and we share dates available for joining a PMc short-term Cohort in 2020.Links to things mentioned in this Podcast Episode:10-Day Update with photos: Wanted: MissionariesVideo Updates on YoutubePMc Short-term Cohort Info for 2020Blog Post:  Spiritual Warfare - Quick Reads, Long-term BenefitsPMc Vision Trip Info PMc Job Opportunities: ESL Director, Italy AdministratorServe: Long-term, Intern, Short-termAsk a MissionaryThank you, enjoy and God bless! For more info visit www.practicalmissions.orgTo contact us in order

Send us a textA reading and expounding of our most current quarterly newsletter from PMc on-field director. Included in this episode is a telling of the latest happenings regarding the Schreck missionary family, church planting, and the PMc mission."Live as people who are free, not using your freedom as a cover-up for evil, but living as servants of God." - 1 Peter 2:16Links to things mentioned in this Podcast Episode:3rd Quarter NewsletterShort-term Cohort InfoVision Trip Info PMc Youtube ChannelMinistry Overview VideoJob Opportunities: ESL Director, Italy AdministratorServe: Long-term, Intern, Short-termAsk a MissionaryThank you, enjoy and God bless! For more info visit www.practicalmissions.orgTo contact us in order to organize a Vision Trip to Italy, or to ask a question about PMc and missions in Italy, send us a message at info@practicalmissions.org or call us at 484-294-3784."Like Jesus driven to His cross, so we drive ourselves to the singular task of church planting in Italy, exclusivel