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Preaching / teaching on the rules; training in biblical interpretation (hermeneutics)

Our first topic this month focuses on the importance of rules. This is not legalism but biblicism. ITA began its new season this spring 2017 with classes in biblical interpretation. Two new locations are a part of our training this year; two local churches: Mantova (northern Italy) and Rome! Hermeneutics consists of that set of […]
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Preparing to host a conference on the subject of biblical conflict resolution; shepherding on the sufficiency of Scripture.

As this update is being written, ITA is just about ready to host its Shepherd the Flock conference in Messina (April 30th to the May 1st). This is always a very rich time of fellowship and food from the Word. Our topic this year is on Biblical Conflict Resolution. Our guest speaker is Lou Priolo. […]
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Publishing the MacArthur NT Commentary series in Italian; providing biblical and pastoral resources for Italian expositors in training.

Finally this month, we rejoice over the great privilege ITA has been given to pursue the translation and publication of the entire MacArthur NT Commentary series in Italian. Words cannot express the profound implications of such a project for ITA’s training; for the future of Italian expositors in training and those to come; and for […]
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Being available at the Shepherds’ Conference 2017 – our travel

Lastly, the end of February also marks ITA’s annual travel to southern California to attend the Shepherds’ Conference at Grace Community Church in Sun Valley. This is another fellowship we are so profoundly thankful to be a part of. There is no greater experience than to sit under the preaching ministry of pastors John MacArthur […]
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Being strengthened by more mature models – our practice

One of the significant blessings ITA enjoys is to be a part of the Master’s Academy International European fellowship of pastoral training centers (TMAI EU). Through this fellowship we are able to receive learning and encouragement from some of the more mature training ministries in Europe. In particular, ITA is so grateful for the leadership […]
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Being an unashamed workman – our conviction

In pastoral ministry there is no substitute to… hard work. The mandate for the minister of Christ Jesus is very simple and very clear: make every effort to work hard. John Stott, in his commentary on 2 Timothy, observes this as a singular lesson in the Christian life; blessing comes through pain, fruit through toil, […]
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Commemorating the Reformation: Why this is vital for Italy

This new year 2017 marks the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation. There are many reasons why commemorating this historic event is important. One such reason relates to Italy and ministry in Italy. Italian believers in the present owe it to Italian believers in the past to remember that which never took place in Italy. […]
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Continuing the training: Another ‘Preach the Word’ Conference in Northern Italy

This past January 20th and 21st witnessed the beginning of our new training year with our flagship conference at ITA called: Preach the Word. It was our fourth conference in the region of Verona. The days are always intense but profoundly edifying. The conference is a time for wives and church members in general to […]
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Conversing with more churches: Additional opportunities for training are opening up

We are finally very thankful for the additional opportunities ITA is receiving to discuss training with more churches in Italy. These are just early “talks” but nonetheless very encouraging. Often, what stands out most from these preliminary conversations is the growing trust ITA is acquiring among local churches in Italy. There is a gradual willingness […]
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