Italy Beacon | PMc

Shining a light on unreached Italy with facts on every region & town. Join us weekly for pics, facts & calls to pray, serve, and/or join the mission!

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Sheep Without a Shepherd: Jesus’ Power, Our Fatigue, and God’s Work in Hard Places like Italy

In this interactive Sunday school lesson, missionary Jesse teaches from Mark 6:30-44 (the feeding of the 5,000), showing Jesus’ divine power to multiply small offerings, His compassion for the lost, and the need for rest amid ministry fatigue. He draws out five soul-strengthening truths for everyday believers and connects them to the challenges and hopes of gospel work in spiritually resistant Italy, including their upcoming potential move to Bassano del Grappa. The lesson encourages faithful service wherever God places us while staying refreshed in Christ. #MissionsIncorporated #PracticalMissions

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🇮🇹 The Italian Bible Gap
English believers have 100+ study Bibles to choose from. Italian evangelicals? Just 4–6.
The work of Italian translators and publishers is vital, but the laborers are few. Every new resource is a vital tool for discipling the nation.
Pray for them. 🙏

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🇮🇹 Marche: Hidden gem on the Adriatic. Rolling hills, Sibillini mountains, Conero beaches, Urbino’s Renaissance glory & Ascoli’s medieval charm. Warm people, porchetta & great wine. Yet the Gospel light is dim here. Pray for missionaries to be sent to the unreached of Marche.

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A new episode of #MissionsIncorporated Podcast is now available!

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341: Florida Trip, Updates, Thoughts on Christian Education and Missions
In today's episode, Jesse shares about this summer's short-term cohorts and various volunteer positions. Then he shares some highlights, encouragement, and takeaways from the recent trip to the Global Impact Celebration at McGregor Baptist in Fort Myers. From Acts 14, Jesse unpacks the unique work of Biblical Missions Proper. The episode closes with the reading of an important blog post on education and missions.

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It was an honor to share about the Lord's work in Italy among the brethren at McGregor Baptist for their annual Global Impact Celebration. SDG

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Education that Runs Deep https://t.co/KqLkhy8bKo

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Bassano del Grappa, Veneto: Iconic Ponte degli Alpini spans the Brenta River in this historic town of ~42k. Warm people, rich Roman-to-Venetian past—yet evangelicals are scarce. Pray for missionaries to be sent here! https://t.co/527vxv9R6J #PrayForItaly #PracticalMissions

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Pietro Carnesecchi - defender of justification by faith alone, beheaded & burned at Ponte Sant’Angelo, Rome, in 1567 for "obstinate heresy." The Gospel & Reformation are still needed in Italy! #PrayforItaly Learn more: https://t.co/RYZ6HimS2X
#PracticalMissions

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Puglia’s splendor: Breathtaking landscapes and seas. The Pugliesi are warm & hospitable. The reformation light, however, never reached (tangibly) this deeply Catholic land. Pray the Gospel advances in #Puglia.
Learn more: https://t.co/cRAC9Rh7xb
#PracticalMissions

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🇮🇹 Italy is known as a Roman Catholic nation, but it’s by name only: only ~5% of the people practice the religion. Most go to church only when someone dies. The Bible is not known. Pray for the true Gospel to advance + reformation to begin. #PracticalMissions

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Those of us from the US do well to remember that Columbus was an Italian!

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This Columbus Day, while here in the US to promote, recruit and raise mission funds for the advancement of the gospel in Italy #practicalmissions, we remind our friends that Christopher was an Italian. His name was Cristoforo Colombo and he was born in Genoa in ~1451. In addition, if he were alive today, it's very much possible that he would be sporting a PMc t-shirt to help us reach his own people!

I am a most unworthy sinner, but I have cried out to the Lord for grace and mercy, and they have covered me completely. I have found the sweetest consolation since I made it my whole purpose to enjoy His marvelous presence." - Cristoforo Colombo

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Partner with PMc and help the gospel advance among the Italians. Much of Europe is now the frontlines for missions. #PracticalMissions #BiblicalMissions #PrayForItaly

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Taormina, Sicily! A forgotten gem with ancient Greek Theatre & Mount Etna views. Its vibrant, beautiful culture shines, yet few know Christ. Pray for the gospel to advance among these Sicilians🙏. Learn more: https://t.co/UZ5ST6KCn4 #Taormina #PrayForItaly #PracticalMissions

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It was an encouraging time at the Iron Sharpens Iron pastor’s luncheon. Dr. White gave a great message from Acts 20. We gave a PMc flyer + an Italian candy to every pastor that was present. Pray w/ us for some new long-term partnerships to take form. #ItalyMissions

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🇮🇹 Italy is known as a Roman Catholic nation, but the reality is stark: only ~5% of its 60M people practice their faith. For most, Catholicism is cultural. Few read the Bible, pray, or live for God’s glory. The gospel is unknown. True Christianity is rare. #PracticalMissions

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Navigating Italy's Catholic Culture: Evangelizing with Grace and Truth - ep. 336 of #MissionsIncorporated. I tackle a vital question for missionaries in Italy: How should we engage Italians in spiritual discussions, considering their Catholic background? #PracticalMissions

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PMc missionary reminding us to know our role and play it. SDG

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Embracing Your Unique Role in God’s Plan
This clip is from ep. 335 of #MissionsIncorporated Podcast.

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Veneto’s splendor: Venice’s canals, Verona’s arena, Padua’s frescoes, Vicenza’s villas. The Reformation tried to reach Roman Catholic Veneto but was snuffed out swiftly. Pray the Gospel to advance among the Veneti. Learn more: https://t.co/KsCKytBX7v #Veneto #PracticalMissions

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Strengthened by Grace: Faithful Until the End -
Ep. 333 of #MissionsIncorporated #podcast features an expository sermon from 2 Tim. 2 and is now available wherever you listen. #PracticalMissions

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Italy: 60M souls, steeped in history, yet <1% know Christ as Savior. Shockingly, 90% of long-term missionaries leave within 4 years. Learn how to reduce attrition: https://t.co/OPS0YOXNz0. Follow@TheItalyBeacon to pray for #Italy! #ItalyMission #PracticalMissions