A common question we receive is, “Why Italy?” Which makes sense when you consider the overwhelming dominance of church influence across Western Europe. The fact is, the need is greater now than it has ever been. Ed Stetzer, the Vice President of Research and Ministry Development for LifeWay Research notes:

Many people won’t consider Europe to be a mission field, but the veneer of nominal religion is wearing thin as once-packed Cathedrals are turned into museums, restaurants, and even mosques. Only 4.2% of the population profess to follow Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior, as per the European Spiritual Estimate.

… These stats should get our attention, but of course there is hope. God is calling men and women from all over the world to plant their lives in Europe for the sake of the gospel. Unreached peoples are being engaged, the gospel is being proclaimed, lives are being transformed, and churches are being planted. Churches are learning to think and act like missionaries. (for full article, click here)

We’re going because of 3 reasons. First, there is a detrimental need. Second, God is at work. Third, He has called us. We believe God is beginning to transform Italy, and he is bringing us there to be a part of it. As old, unfruitful churches close their doors, our passion is to start new churches that will engage every aspect of society with the hope of the gospel. Pray for us!