This points to a variety of serious cultural issues that only the gospel of Jesus Christ can resolve or transform. One thing worth mentioning is that to reach Italians and plant biblical Italian churches, missionaries must be thoughtful about how they relate to the overwhelming number of foreigners now filling the streets. Many missionaries encounter resistance when reaching Italians and turn towards the easier-to-reach foreigners. The long-term consequences are often ignored. ➡️ Blessed by this content? Keep the coffee ☕ flowing for Jesse: https://coff.ee/jesseschreck Links: Donate: https://practicalmissions.org/donate Missions Blog: https://practicalmissions.org/blog Shop PMc Merch: https://practicalmissions.org/shop Long-term Missions: https://www.practicalmissions.org/long-term-missionaries PMc Short-term Cohorts: https://www.practicalmissions.org/short-term-cohorts PMc Vision Trips: https://www.practicalmissions.org/vision-trips Missions Incorporated Podcast: https://practicalmissions.org/podcast The Italian Cohort: https://www.practicalmissions.org/the-italian-cohort PMc Missions Academia: https://missionsacademia.com/ Incorporating US Christians into the global mission of Jesus Christ, Italy in particular. ​ #PracticalMissions #MissionsIncorporated #biblicalmissions #Italy #churchplanting #churchplantinginitaly #soliDeogloria #missions #gospel #evangelism #discipleship #unreached

As Christians, we aren’t just called to play defense and survive the day—we are called to actively advance the Kingdom of God. It’s time to stop setting the bar so low and start building, restoring, and taking ground for Christ. Hear the full sermon and practical encouragement on **Episode 349 of the Missions Incorporated Podcast**, available wherever you listen to podcasts! ➡️ Blessed by this content? Keep the coffee ☕ flowing for Jesse: https://coff.ee/jesseschreck Links: Donate: https://practicalmissions.org/donate Missions Blog: https://practicalmissions.org/blog Shop PMc Merch: https://practicalmissions.org/shop Long-term Missions: https://www.practicalmissions.org/long-term-missionaries PMc Short-term Cohorts: https://www.practicalmissions.org/short-term-cohorts PMc Vision Trips: https://www.practicalmissions.org/vision-trips Missions Incorporated Podcast: https://practicalmissions.org/podcast The Italian Cohort: https://www.practicalmissions.org/the-italian-cohort PMc Missions Academia: https://missionsacademia.com/ Incorporating US Christians into the global mission of Jesus Christ, Italy in particular. ​ #PracticalMissions #MissionsIncorporated #biblicalmissions #Italy #churchplanting #churchplantinginitaly #soliDeogloria #missions #gospel #evangelism #discipleship #unreached

As we kick off the fall season, Jesse Schreck shares a powerful exhortation from Hebrews 11, examining three core aspects of the life of faith: crossing over from death to life, the daily discipline of “marching on” in obedience, and the risk of biblical hospitality. Join us as we explore what it looks like to move beyond a passive faith and live as true conquerors in Christ, actively advancing His Kingdom in our homes, our vocations, and our communities. *Also in this episode: Updates on new missions blog posts, the launch of MissionsAcademia.com, and how you can support the mission with our new merch.* ➡️ Blessed by this content? Keep the coffee ☕ flowing for Jesse: https://coff.ee/jesseschreck Links: Donate: https://practicalmissions.org/donate Missions Blog: https://practicalmissions.org/blog Shop PMc Merch: https://practicalmissions.org/shop Long-term Missions: https://www.practicalmissions.org/long-term-missionaries PMc Short-term Cohorts: https://www.practicalmissions.org/short-term-cohorts PMc Vision Trips: https://www.practicalmissions.org/vision-trips Missions Incorporated Podcast: https://practicalmissions.org/podcast The Italian Cohort: https://www.practicalmissions.org/the-italian-cohort PMc Missions Academia: https://missionsacademia.com/ Incorporating US Christians into the global mission of Jesus Christ, Italy in particular. ​ #PracticalMissions #MissionsIncorporated #biblicalmissions #Italy #churchplanting #churchplantinginitaly #soliDeogloria #missions #gospel #evangelism #discipleship #unreached

In this episode, we address a fundamental truth that often gets lost in the “pick-me-up” culture of modern Christianity. Discover why the ability to believe in Christ isn’t a human achievement, but a gracious gift granted by God to those He has made alive. ➡️ Blessed by this content? Keep the coffee ☕ flowing for Jesse: https://coff.ee/jesseschreck Links: Long-term Missions: https://www.practicalmissions.org/long-term-missionaries PMc Short-term Cohorts: https://www.practicalmissions.org/short-term-cohorts PMc Vision Trips: https://www.practicalmissions.org/vision-trips Donate: https://practicalmissions.org/donate Missions Blog: https://practicalmissions.org/blog Serve: https://www.practicalmissions.org/serve Missions Incorporated Podcast: https://practicalmissions.org/podcast The Italian Cohort: https://www.practicalmissions.org/the-italian-cohort PMc Academia: https://www.practicalmissions.org/academia Incorporating US Christians into the global mission of Jesus Christ, Italy in particular. ​ #PracticalMissions #MissionsIncorporated #biblicalmissions #Italy #churchplanting #churchplantinginitaly #soliDeogloria #missions #gospel #evangelism #discipleship #unreached

In this clip from Missions Incorporated Podcast (episode 348), Jesse reflects on Philippians 1 while preparing a team for evangelism. He emphasizes that “striving together for the faith of the gospel” means unified, sacrificial frontline work amid real fatigue, heat, and spiritual opposition. Believers should expect challenges, refuse to be alarmed by opponents, maintain harmony through the Holy Spirit, and recognize the privilege of not only believing in Christ but also suffering for His sake. Appreciate this content? Buy Jesse a coffee at BMC: https://coff.ee/jesseschreck Links: Long-term Missions: https://www.practicalmissions.org/long-term-missionaries PMc Short-term Cohorts: https://www.practicalmissions.org/short-term-cohorts PMc Vision Trips: https://www.practicalmissions.org/vision-trips Donate: https://practicalmissions.org/donate Missions Blog: https://practicalmissions.org/blog Serve: https://www.practicalmissions.org/serve Missions Incorporated Podcast: https://practicalmissions.org/podcast The Italian Cohort: https://www.practicalmissions.org/the-italian-cohort PMc Academia: https://www.practicalmissions.org/academia Like Jesus driven to His cross, so we drive ourselves to the singular task of the edification (planting) of Biblical churches in Italy. #PracticalMissions #MissionsIncorporated #biblicalmissions #Italy #churchplanting #churchplantinginitaly #soliDeogloria #missions #gospel #evangelism #discipleship #unreached

In this segment from Missions Incorporated, Jesse reflects on a recent PMc short-term mission trip he hosted in Mestre and Bassano, Italy, with a remarkable team whose youngest adult member was 50 and oldest was 81. He shares key takeaways on the vital link between faithful financial stewardship and effective gospel work, the power of group evangelism to unite believers across ages and backgrounds, and the real potential for a new church plant in a town of 42,000 with almost no biblical witness. The episode challenges listeners to move beyond easy or humanitarian-focused trips toward true biblical missions—preaching the gospel, making disciples, and planting churches—while encouraging younger believers to step up and older saints to consider how they can still serve. Practical, convicting, and full of vision for Italy and beyond. Appreciate this content? Buy Jesse a coffee at BMC: https://coff.ee/jesseschreck Links: Long-term Missions: https://www.practicalmissions.org/long-term-missionaries PMc Short-term Cohorts: https://www.practicalmissions.org/short-term-cohorts PMc Vision Trips: https://www.practicalmissions.org/vision-trips Donate: https://practicalmissions.org/donate Missions Blog: https://practicalmissions.org/blog Serve: https://www.practicalmissions.org/serve Missions Incorporated Podcast: https://practicalmissions.org/podcast The Italian Cohort: https://www.practicalmissions.org/the-italian-cohort PMc Academia: https://www.practicalmissions.org/academia Like Jesus driven to His cross, so we drive ourselves to the singular task of the edification (planting) of Biblical churches in Italy. #PracticalMissions #MissionsIncorporated #biblicalmissions #Italy #churchplanting #churchplantinginitaly #soliDeogloria #missions #gospel #evangelism #discipleship #unreached

In this devotional from Missions Incorporated Podcast Episode 348, Jesse unpacks Philippians 1:27-30, emphasizing that faith is a gracious gift from God (to Him alone be the glory) and that suffering for Christ’s sake is also “granted” to believers. He highlights the call to strive together for the faith of the gospel with unity and humility, expect opposition in frontline ministry, and trust God’s sovereignty even in seasons of conflict, fatigue, or delay — because He is working all things together for good (Romans 8:28). An encouraging word for missionaries, church leaders, and everyday Christians to endure faithfully with joy. Appreciate this content? Buy Jesse a coffee at BMC: https://coff.ee/jesseschreck Links: Long-term Missions: https://www.practicalmissions.org/long-term-missionaries PMc Short-term Cohorts: https://www.practicalmissions.org/short-term-cohorts PMc Vision Trips: https://www.practicalmissions.org/vision-trips Donate: https://practicalmissions.org/donate Missions Blog: https://practicalmissions.org/blog Serve: https://www.practicalmissions.org/serve Missions Incorporated Podcast: https://practicalmissions.org/podcast The Italian Cohort: https://www.practicalmissions.org/the-italian-cohort PMc Academia: https://www.practicalmissions.org/academia #PracticalMissions #MissionsIncorporated #biblicalmissions #Italy #churchplanting #churchplantinginitaly #soliDeogloria #missions #gospel #evangelism #discipleship #unreached

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. To hear the full episode, go to https://youtu.be/E8aOEiX60lI?si=cyHwvQ-zJ9RUTzBX Appreciate this content? Buy Jesse a coffee at BMC: https://coff.ee/jesseschreck Links: Long-term Missions: https://www.practicalmissions.org/long-term-missionaries PMc Short-term Cohorts: https://www.practicalmissions.org/short-term-cohorts PMc Vision Trips: https://www.practicalmissions.org/vision-trips Donate: https://practicalmissions.org/donate Missions Blog: https://practicalmissions.org/blog Serve: https://www.practicalmissions.org/serve Missions Incorporated Podcast: https://practicalmissions.org/podcast The Italian Cohort: https://www.practicalmissions.org/the-italian-cohort PMc Academia: https://www.practicalmissions.org/academia #PracticalMissions #MissionsIncorporated #biblicalmissions #Italy #churchplanting #churchplantinginitaly #soliDeogloria #missions #gospel #evangelism #discipleship #unreached

Some ministry and family updates, prayer requests for ministry partners, and an exhortation towards biblical missions + trips that make sense and actually help advance the gospel among unreached peoples. SDG Appreciate this content? Buy Jesse a coffee at BMC: https://coff.ee/jesseschreck Timestamps: 2:08 Bible Devotion: Striving together for the faith of the gospel (Philippians 1:27) 3:46 The concept of "striving together" in the Christian life 8:21 Lessons from Paul’s suffering and imprisonment for the gospel 14:47 Trusting God’s sovereignty (Romans 8:28) in unexplainable seasons 15:26 Finding peace in God's sovereignty during difficult ministry weeks 28:22 Volunteer opportunities: Social media and content creation 29:44 The need for video editors to help share the Great Commission 33:02 Introducing Missions Academia: Online courses for aspiring missionaries 33:47 The vision for a mission facility and outpost in Italy 35:22 Theme: "Your kingdom come"—advancing the gospel like yeast in dough 42:45 The staggering statistics of U.S. short-term mission spending 43:38 The "sad reality": Why only 0.1% of mission funds reach unreached peoples 47:37 Why we must prioritize unreached areas over "convenient" mission trips 48:27 The intricate link between money, stewardship, and missions 54:13 The struggle of supporting "biblical missions proper" vs. humanitarian work 57:16 How joining an evangelism team can revive a spiritually dry soul 57:57 Church planting potential in the town of Bassano 1:06:00 Closing thoughts: Overcoming spiritual apathy through involvement Links: Long-term Missions: https://www.practicalmissions.org/long-term-missionaries PMc Short-term Cohorts: https://www.practicalmissions.org/short-term-cohorts PMc Vision Trips: https://www.practicalmissions.org/vision-trips Donate: https://practicalmissions.org/donate Missions Blog: https://practicalmissions.org/blog Serve: https://www.practicalmissions.org/serve Missions Incorporated Podcast: https://practicalmissions.org/podcast The Italian Cohort: https://www.practicalmissions.org/the-italian-cohort PMc Academia: https://www.practicalmissions.org/academia