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Send us a textA brief mission update from PMc on-field director in Italy. Included in this episode a telling of some of the challenges we are facing as parents getting our first child into the nursery school in a foreign land with people he doesn't know that speak in a language he is very limited in understanding. We invite you to pray with us in 5 particular ways during this phase, and we praise God for how prayers are already being answered! In 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: Nursery School DramaVideo 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

Send us a textA brief mission update from PMc on-field director in Italy. Included in this an update on the ministry as we kick off this next season of ministry in Italy to the glory of God. In addition, we talk about some answers to prayer and ways you can join us in prayer."Few come to Christ. Of the few that come, many come with personal interests/intentions. Others come thinking they can offer something to Jesus as if this were possible. Still, others come to a Jesus created in their own minds, an idol of their own making who is not the biblical actual Jesus. Few come to the real Jesus for their real need, that is to be forgiven and saved."Links to things mentioned in this Podcast Episode:10-Day Update with photos: New ChapterVideo Update on YoutubeCome to Me - SermonPMc Short-term Cohort Info for 20202nd Quarter NewsletterBlog Post:  Bettering Your EvangelismPMc Vision Trip Info PMc Job Opportunities: ESL Director, Italy AdministratorServe: Long-term, Intern, Short-termAsk a MissionaryThank you

Send us a textA sermon from PMc on-field director in Italy while preaching for New Life Church of Vicenza, Italy. This church is made up predominantly of US soldiers/families stationed in Italy.  In this sermon, we dive into 2 Timothy 4:1-6 and the larger picture of Jesus edifying, or building up, His church through individuals.Big idea: Jesus is building His church, and He does it by saving individuals and building them up to fulfill their ministry.Thank you, enjoy and God bless! For more info visit www.practicalmissions.org To 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 pers

Send us a textAn Italian culture moment from PMc on-field director in Italy. In this episode, we share the theological definition from Gregg Allison's text, The Baker Compact Dictionary of Theological Terms, regarding the "Bodily Assumption of Mary" and how it affects Italian post-catholic society.Podcast episode viewable on YoutubeLinks to things mentioned in this Podcast Episode:The Baker Compact Dictionary of Theological TermsLeonardo de Chirico - Italian pastor/theologian focused on teaching evangelicals about Roman CatholicismThank you, enjoy and God bless! For more info visit www.practicalmissions.org To 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 sho

Send us a textA brief mission update from PMc on-field director in Italy. Included in this episode is an exhortation from Titus 1:5 regarding the work of church planting and equipping pastors. In addition, we talk about our involvement for a church plant north of Udine - long-term goal is to see a plurality of Italian men recognized as the elders of the church. We mention some ways we would like you to prayerfully partner with us in this calling.Links to things mentioned in this Podcast Episode:10-Day Update with photos: August Video - Mestre LagoonVideo Update on YoutubeEvangelism encounter - Mr. Thou Art2nd Quarter NewsletterBlog Post:  When Gospel Ministry is No Longer Practical, but Over-complicatedVision Trip Info Job Opportunities: ESL Director, Italy AdministratorServe: Long-term, Intern, Short-termAsk a MissionaryThank you, enjoy and God bless! For more info visit www.practicalmissions.org To 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 textIn this episode we begin a new series where we teach some lessons on evangelism taken from our evangelism encounters in Italy.Mr. Thou Art is the name give to the man we were evangelizing in order that we can better remember the experience and pray for him specifically.Some things he said include:"I'm the best artist in the world.""Europe doesn't know what good art is.""My name goes back 700 years, but I cannot tell you what it is; it's a secret.""F*&% America. F&%* Europe."Two lessons:1. There are signs that help you understand when one is likely possessed of evil spirits. Knowing the signs helps.2. Do you best, by His grace, when you evangelize, but always remember that salvation belongs to the Lord and He knows those who are His; God alone predestines, calls, justifies and glorifies. Romans 8:29-30, 2 Timothy 2:19Thank you, enjoy and God bless! For more info visit www.practicalmissions.org To contact us in order to organize a Visi

Send us a textA brief mission update from PMc on-field director in Italy. Included in this episode is an exhortation from 2 Timothy 2:1-2 regarding the need to be strengthened in the grace of God. In addition, we talk about a missionary that recently finished her race and went to be with the Lord, some photos, an update regarding our involvement for a church plant north of Udine. We mention some ways we would like you to pray with us."Jesus is building His church. He does it through individuals that make up the church. Paul was in prison, but built up (edified) by Christ. As a result, Paul wrote to encourage and build up Timothy who was becoming weary in the complexities of church planting ministry. Now God's word comes to us as well to strengthen our hearts as we live for Him in this world."Links to things mentioned in this Podcast Episode:10-Day Update with photos: Church - Udine City2nd Quarter NewsletterBlog Post:  When Gospel Ministry is No Longer Practical, but Over-complicatedVision Trip

Send us a textA brief mission update from PMc on-field director in Italy. Included in this episode is an exhortation quote from William Booth regarding ministry preparation. In addition, we talk about some photos, share some brief updates regarding some church plants, and share new prayer requests."Most Christians would like to send their recruits to Bible college for 5 years. I would like to send them to hell for 5 minutes. That would do more than anything else to prepare them for a lifetime of compassionate ministry." - William BoothLinks to things mentioned in this Podcast Episode:10-Day Update with photos: Summer Ministry2nd Quarter NewsletterBlog Post:  When Gospel Ministry is No Longer Practical, but Over-complicatedVision Trip Info Job Opportunities: ESL Director, Italy AdministratorServe: Long-term, Intern, Short-termAsk a MissionaryThank you, enjoy and God bless! For more info visit www.practicalmissions.org To contact us in order to organize a Vision Trip to Italy, or to ask a question abo

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 USA promotional trip, church planting in Italy, and the PMc mission."Therefore if you have been raised up with Christ, keep seeking the things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God." - Colossians 3:1Links to things mentioned in this Podcast Episode:Quarterly NewsletterVision Trip Info Job Opportunities: ESL Director, Italy AdministratorServe: Long-term, Intern, Short-termAsk a MissionaryThank you, enjoy and God bless! For more info visit www.practicalmissions.org To 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 Disc

Send us a textA brief mission update from PMc on-field director who just returned to Italy with his family. Included in this episode is an exhortation J.C. Ryle on "the necessity of repentance". In addition, we share some brief updates regarding a church plant in need of prayer and our missionaries readjusting to Italian life and ministry. We also share new prayer requests."I beseech you by the mercies of God, to lay to heart the things which I have just been saying, and to ponder them well. You live in a world of cheating, imposition, and deception. Let no man deceive you about the necessity of repentance. Oh, that professing Christians would see, and know, and feel, more than they do—the necessity, the absolute necessity, of true repentance towards God! There are many things which are not needful. Riches are not needful. Health is not needful. Fine clothes are not needful. Noble friends are not needful. The favor of the world is not needful. Gifts and learning are not needful. Millions have r

Send us a textA brief mission update from PMc on-field director who just returned to Italy with his family. Included in this episode is an exhortation from Hebrews 10 on "stirring one another up to love and good deeds". In addition, we share some brief updates with prayer requests. We thank the Lord that many people have learned about the need for the Gospel in Italy, many have been challenged to broaden their view of the Lord's global mission, and many people and churches are considering to get personally involved with PMc."Too often in our relationships, even within the Christian community, we can find ourselves forgetting the importance of stirring one another up to love and good works. The problem is that each of us is continually facing trials as we live in a fallen world, with a sinful flesh and an Enemy. Thinking intentionally as to how to stir one another up can often be ignored."Links to things mentioned in this Podcast Episode:10-Day Update: Flying Back to ItalyVision Trip I

Send us a textAn Italy mission update and Gospel exhortation from Acts 17:16-17 by PMc on-field director from the recent promo trip in the USA. "What is troubling your heart today? Can you remember the last time you were troubled for the lostness that surrounds you? Be troubled, but be moved as well, by the Gospel of Jesus Christ who was troubled and moved for you."Links to things mentioned in this Podcast Episode:Job Opportunities: ESL Director, Italy AdministratorServe: Long-term, Intern, Short-termAsk a MissionaryChurch Plant in Italy: Vera VitaThank you, enjoy and God bless! For more info visit www.practicalmissions.org "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 upda

Send us a textA brief mission update from PMc on-field director who is now in the USA with his family. Included in this episode is an exhortation from Titus 3:5 on the regenerating work of the Holy Spirit and salvation by grace through faith, not works. We also share about a missions gathering now being scheduled for June 7th for friends and partners in PA. We share about a wonderful conference in NY with Dr. Bryan Chapel and Korean brothers and sisters. In addition we share some brief updates with prayer requests."Have you praised God recently for His goodness and kindness in how He pursued you to save you when you were in your fallen sinful condition, even when you were His enemy and you were dead in your sins?"Links to things mentioned in this Podcast Episode:10-Day Update: Final Days in USABlog Post:  Roman Catholicism and the Gospel in 2 MinutesVision Trip Info Job Opportunities: ESL Director, Italy AdministratorServe: Long-term, Intern, Short-termAsk a MissionaryChurch Plant in Italy: Vera Vit

Send us a textA brief mission update from PMc on-field director who is now in the USA with his family. Included in this episode is an exhortation from 1 Thessalonians 1:5 on being among others for their benefit and God's glory. We also share about a missions gathering now being scheduled for June 7th for friends and partners in PA. In addition we share some brief updates with prayer requests."If we are still alive then it is our joy to be pursuing Christ and making Him known through evangelism and discipleship until He returns. As we do that, let us remember that as we live for Jesus we are also living for the benefit of others."Links to things mentioned in this Podcast Episode:10-Day Update: Cookies and CoffeeBlog Post:  Roman Catholicism and the Gospel in 2 MinutesVision Trip Info Job Opportunities: ESL Director, Italy AdministratorServe: Long-term, Intern, Short-termAsk a MissionaryChurch Plant in Italy: Vera VitaThank you, enjoy and God bless! For more info visit www.practicalmissions.org T

Send us a textA brief mission update from PMc on-field director who is now in the USA with his family. Included in this episode is an exhortation from 2 Corinthians 5:20 on being an ambassador of Jesus Christ. We also share a brief update with prayer requests."Leading others to saving faith in Jesus Christ is one of the Christian's greatest joys this side of heaven."Links to things mentioned in this Podcast Episode:10-Day Update: Still in the USAVision Trip Info Job Opportunities: ESL Director, Italy AdministratorServe: Long-term, Intern, Short-termAsk a MissionaryChurch Plant in Italy: Vera VitaThank you, enjoy and God bless! For more info visit www.practicalmissions.org To contact us in order to organize a time to meet, to organize an Italy mission event, or to ask a question about PMc and missions in Italy - info@practicalmissions.org or 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

Send us a textA few observations from PMc on-field director who is now in the USA with his family to promote PMc and network. 1. A two-fold plague in the USA: Liberal Protestantism and the Roman Catholic Church2. Wonderful corporate worship3. Biblical churches of substance4. Great soil for evangelismLinks to things mentioned in this Podcast Episode:Book - Christianity and Liberalism by J. Gresham MachenArticle - The Liberal View of Justification by John GerstnerArticle - The Liberal Agenda by RC SproulThank you, enjoy and God bless! For more info visit www.practicalmissions.org To contact us in order to organize a time to meet, to organize an Italy mission event, or to ask a question about PMc and missions in Italy - info@practicalmissions.org or 484-294-3784.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 upda

Send us a textA brief update from PMc on-field director who is now in the USA with his family. Included in this episode is an exhortation from Matthew 28:18-20 on knowing and fulfilling our role in Jesus' global mission and a brief update with prayer requests."In this life there is no greater satisfaction than knowing Jesus and making Him known in a lost and dying world."Links to things mentioned in this Podcast Episode:10-Day Update: In The USAVision Trip Info Job Opportunities: ESL Director, Italy AdministratorServe: Long-term, Intern, Short-termChurch Plant in Italy: Vera VitaThank you, enjoy and God bless! For more info visit www.practicalmissions.org To contact us in order to organize a time to meet, to organize an Italy mission event, or to ask a question about PMc and missions in Italy - info@practicalmissions.org or 484-294-3784.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

Send us a textA brief update from PMc on-field director before leaving Italy to come to visit the US. Included in this episode is an exhortation from Galatians 6:9 on growing tired and persevering and a brief update with some prayer requests for our prayer partners.10-Day Update: Hope to see you!Blog Post: On Pursuing an Unbeliever RomanticallyChurch Plant in Italy: Vera VitaThank you, enjoy and God bless! For more info visit www.practicalmissions.org To contact us in order to organize a time to meet or share about PMc - info@practicalmissions.org or 484-294-3784.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 textIn this episode we read and expound the 1st Quarter Newsletter from Italy. Listen to get a more personal and in-depth account of the current happenings!As a bonus we also include a wonderful and unique Italian worship song performed by an Italian brother from the church in Pordenone. If you would like to organize a time to meet for our upcoming Promo Trip to the US, please send us a message or give us a call at 484-294-3784. Look forward to seeing you all soon!For more information about forming a PMc Vision Trip with others from your church, visit PMc Vision Trip InfoFreely 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 g

Send us a textAll Christians have challenges. God permits challenges and trials in our life, for our good and for His glory. Missionaries also have unique challenges depending on where they are ministering. In this episode, Jesse answers a question that was asked recently regarding the challenges we face in Italy at this time. There are many, but three in particular came to mind. Listen to hear about these challenges of the ministry and please consider joining us in prayer that we may continue to endure and overcome these challenges, by faith to the glory of God. Have a question of your own? Please send it to info@practicalmissions.org.Want to hear more questions and answers? Visit https://www.practicalmissions.org/ask-a-missionaryWant to learn more about the ministry in Italy and how you and/or your church can partner in on the work?  Consider a PMc Vision Trip Thanks and God bless!Freely join the online Discord group of PMc! The Italian CohortSupport the showDo you love God, Italians, Italy, and the church