God spoke the world into existence, spoke through the prophets, and ultimately spoke through Jesus Christ. Today, He primarily speaks to us through His living, inerrant written Word. Discover why the written Word of God is so powerful, how it prevents distortion (unlike the “Telephone Game”), and real stories of how a simple tract sat for years… until it changed someone’s life forever. A powerful reminder for every believer in a secular age, and for all frontline missionaries serving in dark and barren lands like Italy. The power is in the Word. 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 live show, we will share some updates and stories from the mission field, teach on the key role of faithful preaching in the work of missions, and then give some time for questions and answers about missions and the work of missionaries in Italy. Join us live! 🚨 The Primacy of Preaching in Biblical Missions – Live Teaching Aspiring missionaries, are you called to reach the lost and advance God’s Kingdom? Join us for a powerful session on why faithful preaching of God’s Word must be central to biblical missions. Many today preach motivational talks or prosperity messages, but not the whole counsel of God. True missionaries must be deep students of Scripture — equipped in theology and sound doctrine (2 Tim. 3:16-17, 2 Tim. 2:15). What you'll learn: - Preaching is essential for evangelism, discipleship, and shepherding (Rom. 10:14-15, Acts 6:2,4). - Missionaries must master self-feeding on the Word through disciplined prayer and study — or risk running dry on the field. - Learn the heart language of the people and preach with plain speech (Spurgeon). - Preach in season and out of season — in the pulpit, house to house, and town square. - Shepherding and soul care go hand-in-hand with preaching (2 Tim. 4:1-8). Inspired by John Calvin’s devotion to simply delivering God’s Word. This is not for the faint-hearted or lazy. If you sense a call to missions, don’t miss this equipping session! 📅 Live at 4 pm EST Comment below: Are you called to the mission field? Share with others burdened for the nations! #Missions #BiblicalPreaching #GreatCommission

A direct and powerful excerpt highlighting how Jesus issues a firm command against anxiety—rather than a gentle recommendation—while urging listeners to obey and trust Him in uncertain times. 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

Blunt and convicting: Walking streets with gospel tracts, stuffing mailboxes, and leaving them at coffee bars won't make you look impressive or worldly-smart—especially if you're educated or "seasoned." Yet this simple, uncool ministry reaches the majority of homes effectively. True missions (and discipleship) demand self-denial, just as Christ humbled Himself for us. 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 message from Matthew 6:25-34, Jesse explores the reality of anxiety in our fallen world—something we all face, whether from global uncertainties, daily pressures, or even joyful but intense moments like childbirth. Drawing from Jesus' words in the Sermon on the Mount, he reminds us that worry doesn't add to our lives but robs us of peace. Through vivid examples of birds fed by our Heavenly Father and lilies clothed in greater beauty than Solomon, Jesus calls us to reject anxious striving and instead trust God's sovereign care. The antidote? Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness—prioritizing faith, obedience, prayer, loving others, and living under Christ's lordship. When we do, God promises to provide all we truly need. The sermon closes with practical keys to a "healthy anxiety": knowing our Heavenly Father, remembering our life belongs to Christ, acknowledging His provision, cultivating contentment, and being anxious for what truly matters—faithfulness in advancing His kingdom. A timely encouragement to cast our cares on Him and seek first the Kingdom. 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

State schools often teach that God is unnecessary for knowledge and life, fostering widespread secularism and its fruits—despair and death. Martin Luther cautioned against any institution where Scripture doesn't reign supreme; hear why his 16th-century insight rings truer than ever in our day. 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 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 [practicalmissions.org/short-term-cohorts](http://practicalmissions.org/short-term-cohorts). 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

The need for true and proper learning in the Christian family unit and to the ends of the earth In this new post on the PMc blog, we dive into the critical role of education in the work of missions. 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

Drawing from Paul's revival in Lystra (Acts 14:19-20), this clip emphasizes that we're never called to pursue the Great Commission alone—the church family gathers, prays, equips, sends, and drives real transformation as the Lord works through His people collectively. 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