Italy is a country in Southern Europe known for its rich history, culture, and beautiful landscapes. From the Alps in the north to the Mediterranean Sea in the south, it offers mountains, lakes, and long coastlines. Italy is famous for its art, architecture, food, and historic cities such as Rome, Florence, and Venice. The country played a central role in the Roman Empire and the Renaissance. Today, Italy is a democratic republic with about 60 million people. Italian culture values family, community, and tradition. Most Italians identify as Catholic but were never really exposed to the gospel.
ITALY
60 milion people
YOUR HOST
Chiesa Cristiana La Torre (The Tower), Italy
SPIRITUAL DEMOGRAPHICS
Pisa is a historic university city in Tuscany with about 90,000 residents and many international students. Over 40,000 students live in the city and this truly is an academic center.
Traditionally, most people identify culturally as Roman Catholic, reflecting the strong historical influence of the Catholic Church in Italy. However, regular church attendance is relatively low, and many people today describe themselves as non-practicing or secular. The city hosts a small group of evangelical churches.
Because of the university and tourism, Pisa is also home to people from many nations and religions. This creates both challenges and opportunities for evangelical churches to share the gospel and build meaningful relationships.
MINISTRY OUTLOOK
Pisa (100.000)
Chiesa Cristiana La Torre (The Tower) was planted in January 2019
Church website
We are working towards building up a team of leaders to make this church plant stable and mature in order to plant new churches.
COUNT ME IN
Acts 29 Europe Vision Trips – Saturday 31 Oct. to Monday 2 Nov.
$500 registration – includes meals, hotel accommodation, ground transportation, including a ride to and from the airport.
FAQ
Vision Trips are designed for pastors, elders, and other leaders from Acts 29 U.S. churches who want to explore a potential church-to-church partnership after the conference.Who are these Vision Trips for?
The goal is to help guests explore a possible church-to-church partnership by spending time with a host church in its local context.What is the purpose of a Vision Trip?
No. A Vision Trip is a season of discernment, not a commitment. Guests are asked to come with serious, prayerful consideration, but there is no expectation or obligation that the trip will result in an official partnership for either the guest or the host church.Am I expected to commit to a partnership by coming?
The trip begins immediately after the conference. On Saturday, after the conference ends, you will travel with your host pastor to their city and begin learning the local context. On Sunday, you will attend worship, share meals, hear the story of the church, and meet members and leaders. Monday is typically the day to travel home, though you may choose to extend your trip at your own leisure.What should I expect the trip to look like?
For most guests, the Vision Trip is centered on the days immediately following the conference: Saturday travel, Sunday with the host church, and Monday departure. Some guests may personally choose to stay longer, but the core trip is intentionally short and focused.How long is the Vision Trip?
You are responsible for your own airfare to and from the host city. A $500 registration fee covers meals, accommodation, and local ground transportation during the Vision Trip.What costs should I plan for?
You should expect to travel to the host city after the conference ends on Saturday, typically in coordination with your host pastor. We recommend waiting to book airfare until you have consulted with your host and confirmed the travel plan.Do I need to arrange my own travel after the conference?
After returning home, guests are given space to pray and discern. Within a month, the Acts 29 Europe team will follow up to help guests identify possible next steps.What happens after the trip?
Contact europe@acts29.com, and we would be happy to answer your questions and help you decide if a Vision Trip is right for you.Still have questions?
