Practical Missions Cohort

Incorporating Christians into the Lord's mission of evangelism, discipleship, and church planting in Italy.

[Practical Missions Cohort @PMcohort]

Looking for a tangible way to serve the Lord this summer and bring the gospel to a truly unreached people group? Check out our short-term mission trips scheduled during the month of July!
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The 0.1% Disparity: Where Missions Funding Actually Goes

In this clip from episode 348, we look at the staggering scale of the U.S. missions movement—sending 1.5 million short-term missionaries and billions of dollars abroad every year. However, the "sad reality" is that only 0.1% of these massive resources are directed toward evangelizing unreached people groups. We discuss the critical gap between general missions spending and the specific work of reaching those with the least access to the Gospel. Full episode now available wherever you listen or watch. #MissionsIncorported #PracticalMissions

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The Hidden Blessings of Evangelism: Why Obeying the Great Commission Changes Everything https://t.co/cfINXfeaIF

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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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A new post on the PMc blog. Enjoy!

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Key Takeaways From the PMc Short-term Cohort https://t.co/Jb50FbrvpQ

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346: Why Italy Still Needs the Gospel: Statistics, Realities, and Our Next Steps

A raw, informative update from Jesse on the mission field in Italy, unpacking eye-opening stats (60 million people, <1% evangelical, 32,000 towns without a gospel witness), the "graveyard of missionaries," and how Practical Missions Cohort is responding through church planting, training, and outreach. Includes a major update on a potential move to the unreached town of Bassano del Grappa and key prayer requests. #MissionsIncorporated

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From ep. 345 of Missions Incorporated.

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Why Are They Running to Jesus? (And Why Aren't We?)

In this Missions Incorporated excerpt, Jesse unpacks why crowds literally ran ahead on foot to reach Jesus. Far from seeking a quiet break, Jesus models dependence on the Father amid overwhelming needs. He contrasts the magnetic draw of Christ's authority and compassion with today's aversion to talking about Jesus, heavy burdens of man-made religion, and tyrannical systems—then prays we'll see people running to the Savior again. Honest, timely, and full of hope.

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345: Rest, Compassion, and God's Multiplication: Lessons from the Feeding of the 5,000 (Mark 6:30-44)

In this special episode recorded on the road in the US, I share a sermon from Mark 6 on Jesus feeding the 5,000. What begins as a much-needed rest for weary disciples turns into a beautiful display of Christ's compassion, divine power, and training of His followers.

Drawing from his own missionary experiences in Italy and the life of the late Kurt Jost, Jesse unpacks five soul-strengthening truths for faithful servants: the importance of rest and reflection, compassion for the lost, our need for the true Good Shepherd, dependence on God's strength, and why God's way is always better.

Whether you're serving locally, on the mission field, or feeling worn out in ministry, this episode will encourage you to trust Jesus, offer what little you have, and watch Him multiply it for His glory.

Recorded missionary-style from a living room while visiting churches—join us in praying for the work in Italy!

[Practical Missions Cohort @PMcohort]

It’s been such a blessing to visit various churches and share about the work of the Lord in Italy and through Practical Missions Cohort. The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. We are praying for a new wave of missionaries to join in on the action. SDG

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Saying No to Serve Better: The Rhythm of Rest in Missions

In the demanding work of ministry, learning when to rest, eat well, and say "no" is key to staying effective. Explore how Jesus modeled healthy boundaries and grace-filled rhythms. #MissionsIncorporated

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Preach the Word & Stay Sober-Minded: Paul’s Final Charge to Timothy

Drawing from 2 Timothy 4:1-8, this episode explores the primacy of preaching in biblical missions and the sobering reality of “itching ears” in our day. Learn what it means to be sober-minded about God’s sovereignty, human depravity, and our new identity in Christ — and why every believer is called to be ready in season and out of season to proclaim the gospel and endure hardship. #PracticalMissions

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A new episode is out on Missions Incorporated.

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After some hiccups throughout the week, we finally got into the studio for the latest episode of Mission Incorporated. You can watch and listen to the livestream by clicking the link below in the comments. SDG https://t.co/j6E1Yf90Q6

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Preaching and Missions
Preaching and heralding the gospel and the Word of God is a valuable skill and a Spirit-given ability. It is both an art and a science, as well as a spiritual discipline.
Are you an aspiring missionary? Don’t overlook this key part of biblical missions. Not all Christians are called to preach from pulpits, but most are called to proclaim the good news or teach the Bible in some capacity. #PracticalMissions

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Link to event: https://t.co/OTLRHku5AJ

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Coming Up Next on the Missions Incorporated Podcast
This week, we'll be going live for a new episode of the podcast. We had hoped to do this last week, but numerous things have come up that have hindered us. We'll share various updates and stories from the field, and then...

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"God has chosen preaching as His grand weapon to dismantle the kingdom of darkness and to establish the kingdom of His dear Son. But not just any kind of preaching will serve." - Martin, Albert N., Preaching in the Holy Spirit

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A new post on the mission blog.

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On the Need to Remain Vigilant https://t.co/2x0rN9Inp4

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An exhortation towards faithful Christian living in a troubled world.

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343: Overcoming Anxiety: Seek First the Kingdom (Matthew 6:25-34)

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Our latest episode gives an overview of the short-term missions opportunity available in Italy through PMc.

[Jesse Schreck @JesseSchreck]

Short-Term Mission Trips to Italy with PMc: An Overview and Pre-Field Training

In this pre-field training episode (also featured in Missions Academia), host Jesse Schreck provides an essential overview of short-term mission cohorts with Practical Missions Cohort (PMc) in Italy. He explains why Italy—a spiritually barren land with less than 1% evangelicals—needs biblical evangelism, discipleship, and church planting, and how short-term teams play a vital supporting role in "biblical missions proper."

Jesse covers the typical daily schedule (morning literature distribution and town saturation, afternoon park ministry with puppets/stories/games for kids, evening Piazza outreach with tracts/mimes/drama), logistics (application process, fundraising, packing, costs ~$1,200–$1,500 excluding flights), cultural adjustments (including riposo breaks), and the unique gospel-focused nature of PMc trips compared to common service-oriented trips elsewhere.

He emphasizes key principles for participants: expecting spiritual opposition and staying watchful/united (with book recommendation), trusting in God's sovereignty for salvation, avoiding pride or despair, striving for humility and unity (Philippians 2, 1 Peter 5), sacrificial serving as a living sacrifice (Romans 12), and relying on prayer while proclaiming the gospel boldly (Romans 10, Psalm 127).

Ideal for those preparing for summer cohorts, considering future involvement, or simply wanting to understand PMc's work in reaching the lost in Italy. More details at https://t.co/oI5xeBHTA0.