Why the Name “Practical Missions Cohort”?
About
The name Practical Missions Cohort reflects the heart of our ministry: engaging in biblical missions that are both grounded in Scripture and tangible in their application. Initially, Practical Missions began as the name of a blog created during our early missionary years to share insights and experiences in evangelism, discipleship, and church planting. The word "practical" emerged from influences like A.W. Pink’s Practical Christianity, resonating with our desire to make biblical truths accessible and actionable, especially regarding the Great Commission.
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When forming our mission organization, we retained the term “Practical Missions” to emphasize our commitment to biblical missions—evangelizing the lost, discipling believers, and planting healthy, biblical churches. However, we needed to distinguish the name further, and the word “Cohort” was inspired by the Italian Cohort mentioned in Acts 10. It reflects the concept of a dedicated group of individuals working together on a mission, particularly in the spiritually challenging context of Italy.
While missions often defy conventional practicality due to God’s extraordinary ways, we use "practical" to highlight our approach to missions as rooted in biblical wisdom and everyday obedience. Together, the name encapsulates our vision: a community of laborers (a band of missionaries) united in living out God’s mission in real, impactful ways.
Mission Statement
Our Mission
Practical Missions Cohort exists to glorify God by engaging ordinary Christians in the extraordinary call of Jesus Christ to proclaim the gospel in word and deed, make disciples, and plant Biblical churches in Italy. We fulfill this mission by recruiting and training both short-term and long-term missionaries through PMc Academia—an immersive, on-the-go training program conducted in the ‘piazza,’ not just the classroom. Our training equips missionaries with a single-minded focus on church planting in the unique context of postmodern and Roman Catholic Italy.
Our Vision
To see a vibrant network of churches and individuals actively partnering with Practical Missions Cohort to advance the gospel in Italy. Through this partnership, we aim to reach the lost, make disciples, train Italian pastors, and establish healthy, Biblical churches. We seek to mobilize American churches and individuals, creating opportunities to serve in the mission field of Italy, while providing hands-on training for the unique work of missionary church planting, rooted in the apostolic model.
