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Standing with Missionaries: Understanding Their Unique Challenges
Practical Missions Cohort supports missionaries planting churches in Italy. In 2 Corinthians 11:1, Paul’s plea reveals his love for the church amid opposition. Our missionaries face trials, spiritual warfare, and disunity, yet persevere. Unlike those who criticize the church, let’s actively love her by supporting missionaries through prayer and giving. Join us at practicalmissions.org/partner to sustain their God-given labor.

Jesse Schreck
May 6, 20255 min read


Holding the Rope: A Call for Missionary Advocates
Imagine keeping a missionary going, your prayers lifting a weary warrior to fight on. Hold the rope—bridge the gap to the front lines!

Jesse Schreck
Mar 19, 20259 min read


The Missionary Challenge in Italy: Why 90% Leave and How to Stay
Explore the challenges of missionary work in Italy, where 90% of missionaries leave within four years. Learn about cultural resistance…

Jesse Schreck
Feb 11, 202514 min read


Equipped for the Frontlines: The Spiritual Armaments of a Missionary
The apostle Paul in 2 Corinthians 10:3-6 reminds us that our battle is not fought with physical weapons but with divine power, capable of dismantling spiritual strongholds. When you step into the role of a missionary, particularly in places like Italy, you transition from being a civilian to an ambassador of Christ, engaged in frontline spiritual warfare. The Spiritual Landscape of Modern Missions: Imagine Italy's spiritual climate akin to Tolkien's Mordor - a place where spi

Jesse Schreck
Jan 29, 20254 min read


Understanding Reformed Soteriology: The Way of Salvation and the Doctrines of Grace
In the landscape of Christian missions, understanding the way of salvation is paramount, especially for those on the front lines of the Great Commission. Yet, it's astonishing how many evangelical missionaries lack a biblical grasp of soteriology, God's plan of salvation as laid out in Scripture. This often leads to teachings that emphasize human choice over divine sovereignty, which can result in a gospel and evangelistic methodologies that are more human-centered and works

Jesse Schreck
Dec 31, 20244 min read


The Call to the Mission Field: Preparing for a Life of Service
Discover if you're ready for the call to missions - learn from Italy's rich history and spiritual challenges.

Jesse Schreck
Dec 7, 20245 min read




































