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15 Years Later: an Italian 🇮🇹 responds to American advice

Two men recording a podcast, with Stefano labeled at right

Here’s what an native Italian missionary thinks about doing ministry in Italy What changes when you stop asking, “What method works in Italy?” and start asking, “What is God already doing here?” Fifteen years ago, before I came to Italy as a missionary, experienced leaders gave me some advice about what it would take toContinue reading “15 Years Later: an Italian 🇮🇹 responds to American advice”

Mission Sicily exists to…

Mission Sicily exists to make disciples, strengthen and plant churches, develop leaders, and build bridges across the cultural and social boundaries that shape Sicily and Italy. We believe mission begins with presence—living among people, listening to their stories, learning their culture, building trust, and sharing the hope of Jesus in ways that are meaningful withinContinue reading “Mission Sicily exists to…”

15 Years Later: Were They Right About Italy?

Five Things I’ve Learned About Italy’s Mission Field

Fifteen years ago, before I arrived in Italy as a missionary, some of the most experienced evangelical leaders I knew gave me some unusual advice. Not exactly what I expected to hear, but were they right? They told me: We don’t need any more American churches here in Italy. Don’t expect Italians to see youContinue reading “Five Things I’ve Learned About Italy’s Mission Field”