318: Missionary Update and the Gospel Need in Italy: Field Report

In this episode of the Missions Incorporated podcast, Jesse Schreck of Practical Missions Cohort shares a detailed field report from Italy, emphasizing the crucial need for evangelism and church planting in a country where less than 1% of the population identifies as evangelical. Despite Italy's deep Christian heritage, the majority of its population is either Roman Catholic or atheist, with many small churches struggling to make an impact. Jesse discusses the role of Practical Missions Cohort and Vera Vita ministry in addressing these challenges through training missionaries, fostering biblical church growth, and providing discipleship. The episode also covers personal updates from the Schreck family, including the birth of their third child, Simeon Knox, and highlights the importance of missionary newsletters and podcasts in sharing updates and prayer requests. Jesse encourages the participation of ministry partners and outlines various prayer needs for the mission's work, including finances for a new facility, outreach initiatives, production of missionary training courses, and the overall growth and health of their family and ministry in Italy.

Timestamps:
00:00 Welcome to the Field Report from Italy
00:11 The Importance of Missionary Newsletters
02:01 Introducing Practical Missions Cohort in Italy
02:36 The Challenges and Needs of Evangelism in Italy
03:55 Supporting the Mission: The Role of Partnerships
04:48 Family Updates and Newsletter Highlights
08:31 PMC Academia: Equipping the Next Generation
11:15 The Power of Digital Evangelism
13:52 Reflecting on the Light of the Gospel
19:56 A Swift Arrival: The Birth of a New Family Member
20:26 Gratitude for Grandmother's Support: Preparing for Her Departure
21:04 The Missionary Life: Challenges and Blessings
21:56 Navigating Family and Ministry: Adjusting to New Dynamics
22:53 Documentation and Bureaucracy: A Missionary's Hurdle
24:07 Seeking a New Home: The Quest for Space and Ministry Growth
28:40 Expanding Outreach: Plans for Evangelism and Church Planting
31:39 Strengthening the Mission: Updates from Practical Missions Cohort
35:04 Closing Thoughts and Prayer Requests

Links Mentioned:
Support PMc
PMc Short-term Cohorts - join an evangelism team in the summer
Vision Trip - organize a trip to learn about PMc and the Italian context
PMc Academia
The Italian Cohort - join PMc's online Discord community
Serve - PMc has numerous avenues of involvement
Podcast Producer - available position

More Links:
PMc Missions Blog
PMc Promo Video
Missionary Q&A

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The Italian Cohort

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