Missions Incorporated

Send us a Text Message. [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/270895/open_sms] In this episode of Missions Incorporated, Jesse Schreck from Practical Missions Cohort addresses common objections to the apostolic method of church planting in Italy. Jesse discusses the cultural and logistical challenges of evangelizing and planting churches in Italy, the importance of long-term vision, and the misconceptions about rushing the process. Tune in for ministry updates, scripture exhortations, and insights into effective missionary work in an Italian context. 00:00 Introduction to Missions Incorporated 00:18 Life in Italy During August 00:49 Common Objections to Missions in Italy 01:15 Ministry Updates and Announcements 02:53 Vision Trips and Short-Term Missions 06:00 Long-Term Missions and Recruitment 07:43 Prayer Requests and Support Needs 12:21 Biblical Exhortation and Encouragement 21:28 Addressing Objections to the Apostolic Method 32:15 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Links: Book Recommendation: Apostolic Church Planting by J.D. Payne [ https://a.co/d/3DuF1dz] Support [https://www.practicalmissions.org/donate] PMc Long-Term Missions [https://www.practicalmissions.org/long-term-missionaries] - join the church plant cohort PMc Short-term Cohorts [https://www.practicalmissions.org/short-term-cohorts] - join an evangelism team in the summer Vision Trip [https://www.practicalmissions.org/vision-trips] - organize a trip to learn about PMc and the Italian context PMc Academia [https://www.practicalmissions.org/academia] The Italian Cohort [https://bit.ly/PMc_TIC] - join PMc's online Discord community Serve [https://bit.ly/PMc_serve] - PMc has numerous avenues of involvement Podcast Producer [https://www.practicalmissions.org/position-producer] - available position PMc Missions Blog [https://www.practicalmissions.org/blog] Like Jesus driven to His cross, so we drive ourselves to the singular task of the edification (planting) of Biblical churches in Italy. Freely join the online Discord group of PMc! The Italian Cohort [https://www.practicalmissions.org/the-italian-cohort] Support the Show. [https://www.practicalmissions.org/donate] Do 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 [https://www.practicalmissions.org/the-italian-cohort] - our online community group on Discord - and gain inside access to the work going on in Italy.

Send us a Text Message. [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/270895/open_sms] In this engaging episode of Missions Incorporated, Jesse Schreck from Practical Missions Cohort offers an in-depth look into missionary work in Italy. Learn about the New Testament's 'Missionary Band' concept, the vital need for team unity, and practical evangelism methods. Jesse shares personal experiences in missionary church planting, the highs and lows of missionary life, and even the importance of hobbies and furloughs in maintaining well-being. Discover the importance of a shared vision, purpose, and doctrine for unity and flourishing. Learn about the ins and outs of missionary teams and how they operate abroad. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction and Announcements 01:10 Life and Ministry in Italy 03:56 Challenges and Encouragements 07:09 Current Evangelism Efforts 12:49 Family and Homeschooling Updates 16:43 Missionary Training and Vision Trips 20:08 TOPIC | The Missionary Band: An Overview 20:30 Missionary Teams: Navy SEALs of the Faith 34:28 The Importance of Unity and Shared Purpose 39:34 Fighting Together as a Missionary Team 40:31 Roles and Responsibilities in Missionary Work 41:40 Shared Purpose in Missionary Teams 45:15 The Importance of Shared Vision 48:57 Doctrine and Unity in Missions 52:04 Practical Aspects of Missionary Life 01:03:30 God's Sovereignty in Missionary Work 01:11:03 Closing Thoughts and Encouragement Links Mentioned: Support [https://www.practicalmissions.org/donate] PMc PMc Short-term Cohorts [https://www.practicalmissions.org/short-term-cohorts] - join an evangelism team in the summer Vision Trip [https://www.practicalmissions.org/vision-trips] - organize a trip to learn about PMc and the Italian context PMc Academia [https://www.practicalmissions.org/academia] The Italian Cohort [https://bit.ly/PMc_TIC] - join PMc's online Discord community Serve [https://bit.ly/PMc_serve] - PMc has numerous avenues of involvement Podcast Producer [https://www.practicalmissions.org/position-producer] - available position PMc Missions Blog [https://www.practicalmissions.org/blog] Like Jesus driven to His cross, so we drive ourselves to the singular task of the edification (planting) of Biblical churches in Italy. Freely join the online Discord group of PMc! The Italian Cohort [https://www.practicalmissions.org/the-italian-cohort] Support the Show. [https://www.practicalmissions.org/donate] Do 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 [https://www.practicalmissions.org/the-italian-cohort] - our online community group on Discord - and gain inside access to the work going on in Italy.

Send us a Text Message. [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/270895/open_sms] In this episode of Missions Incorporated, Jesse Schreck from Practical Missions Cohort shares an episode replay from 2018 and discusses the challenges and strategies of evangelizing in Italy, specifically addressing interactions with Roman Catholics. Jesse recounts experiences from the mission field, highlights cultural differences, and emphasizes the importance of rightly preaching the Gospel. This episode also features a replay from 2018, tackling the complex question of whether true Christians can be found within the Roman Catholic Church and how to navigate these situations in Italy's predominantly Catholic context. Links: Support [https://www.practicalmissions.org/donate] PMc PMc Short-term Cohorts [https://www.practicalmissions.org/short-term-cohorts] - join an evangelism team in the summer Vision Trip [https://www.practicalmissions.org/vision-trips] - organize a trip to learn about PMc and the Italian context PMc Academia [https://www.practicalmissions.org/academia] The Italian Cohort [https://bit.ly/PMc_TIC] - join PMc's online Discord community Serve [https://bit.ly/PMc_serve] - PMc has numerous avenues of involvement Podcast Producer [https://www.practicalmissions.org/position-producer] - available position PMc Missions Blog [https://www.practicalmissions.org/blog] Freely join the online Discord group of PMc! The Italian Cohort [https://www.practicalmissions.org/the-italian-cohort] Support the Show. [https://www.practicalmissions.org/donate] Do 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 [https://www.practicalmissions.org/the-italian-cohort] - our online community group on Discord - and gain inside access to the work going on in Italy.

Send us a Text Message. [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/270895/open_sms] In episode 319 of Missions Incorporated, hosted by Jesse Schreck from Practical Missions Cohort, the podcast explores whether missions work in Italy might be for you. Updates from the mission field, family updates, and ministry opportunities are discussed. The episode covers the realities of missionary life in Italy, the cultural and spiritual landscape, and the significant need for the Gospel in this Roman Catholic-dominated country. Jesse shares his personal experiences and challenges in Italy, emphasizing the refining process of sanctification that missions work entails. The episode also includes insights on homeschooling in Italy, details on upcoming vision trips and short-term missions, and prayer requests for the ministry. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview 00:11 Ministry Updates and Announcements 00:26 Challenges and Realities of Missions in Italy 06:43 Personal and Family Updates 08:11 Homeschooling in Italy 12:00 Flooding and Local Events 14:50 Vision Trips and Short-Term Missions 18:05 Podcast Producer Opportunity 20:55 Missionary Team and Support 21:49 Summer Evangelism and Prayer Requests 23:46 Bible Verse Reflection: James 1:2-4 25:34 Trials and Faith in a Chaotic World 27:37 Opportunities for Evangelism 32:32 The Forge of Faith: Sanctification in Italy 34:58 Challenges and Realities of Mission Work in Italy 41:45 Encouragement and Final Thoughts Links Mentioned: Support [https://www.practicalmissions.org/donate] PMc PMc Short-term Cohorts [https://www.practicalmissions.org/short-term-cohorts] - join an evangelism team in the summer Vision Trip [https://www.practicalmissions.org/vision-trips] - organize a trip to learn about PMc and the Italian context PMc Academia [https://www.practicalmissions.org/academia] The Italian Cohort [https://bit.ly/PMc_TIC] - join PMc's online Discord community Serve [https://bit.ly/PMc_serve] - PMc has numerous avenues of involvement Podcast Producer [https://www.practicalmissions.org/position-producer] - available position PMc Missions Blog [https://www.practicalmissions.org/blog] Freely join the online Discord group of PMc! The Italian Cohort [https://www.practicalmissions.org/the-italian-cohort] Support the Show. [https://www.practicalmissions.org/donate] Do 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 [https://www.practicalmissions.org/the-italian-cohort] - our online community group on Discord - and gain inside access to the work going on in Italy.

Send us a Text Message. [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/270895/open_sms] 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 [https://www.practicalmissions.org/donate] PMc PMc Short-term Cohorts [https://www.practicalmissions.org/short-term-cohorts] - join an evangelism team in the summer Vision Trip [https://www.practicalmissions.org/vision-trips] - organize a trip to learn about PMc and the Italian context PMc Academia [https://www.practicalmissions.org/academia] The Italian Cohort [https://bit.ly/PMc_TIC] - join PMc's online Discord community Serve [https://bit.ly/PMc_serve] - PMc has numerous avenues of involvement Podcast Producer [https://www.practicalmissions.org/position-producer] - available position More Links: PMc Missions Blog [https://www.practicalmissions.org/blog] https://youtu.be/Tub6zmU15N4 Freely join the online Discord group of PMc! The Italian Cohort [https://www.practicalmissions.org/the-italian-cohort] Support the Show. [https://www.practicalmissions.org/donate] Do 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 [https://www.practicalmissions.org/the-italian-cohort] - our online community group on Discord - and gain inside access to the work going on in Italy.