Tag: Italy
UNREACHED PEOPLE GROUP: Approximately 500,000 people live in the picturesque region of Südtirol (South Tyrol), which once belonged to Austria, but is now an Italian province. German continues to be the first language of 70% of the population. Dairy farms, apple orchards and grape vineyards dot the countryside. The area produces 10% of the total EU apple harvest and a variety of wines. South Tyrol boasts 17,000 km of walking and hiking trails, 600 km of bike paths, 400 castles and mansions, and 80 museums. Numerous churches and monasteries are nestled in the landscape – architectural treasures filled with art and history. Despite these symbols of religion, however, South Tyroleans are an unreached people, who need to hear and accept the gospel. Petition the Father to call workers to this field. Ask that there will be a bountiful harvest. “Therefore, pray to the Lord of the harvest to send out workers into His harvest” (Mt. 9:38).
Oklahoma professor applies video skills to Italian mission field
Mike Bruce’s day job involves working as an assistant communications professor at Oklahoma Baptist University. Recently, though, he stepped off campus to meet the media needs of International Mission Board (IMB) workers in Italy.
God uses dreams, Internet to lead Italian footballer to Christ
God recently used two edgy mediums for communication — dreams and the Internet — to reveal Himself to a professional soccer player in Italy. Jason Greenwich, an International Mission Board missionary in Milan, Italy, is connected with an Italian group of Christian athletes called the Atleti di Cristo. Through this group, Jason has met professional [...]
Missionaries tackle ‘densest city’ in Western Europe
RICHMOND, Va. (BP) — She stands in her kitchen with tears in her eyes. A close family friend has died, and she struggles to understand why. After a lifetime of turning to priests and saints for solace and answers, this Italian woman is still searching. She asks International Mission Board missionary Charlie Worthy, “Why does [...]
