A simple request that changed lives It all began with an assuming request that changed Samuel Wolthaus’ life. A student approached him wanting to fill the breaks between classes to chill, talk and read the Bible.  Samuel recalls, “Over the course of several weeks, eating 3$ salads from Lidl, we

A Word of Reflection from Mark Peterkins, ACCI’s Chairman of the Board I have fond memories of learning to drive a car at age 17. Like most young people today, I took driving lessons. It was so exciting to learn how to safely operate a vehicle. During in-car lessons, it

A faith journey to Italy When Caleb Earle was 17, he went on his first mission trip to a summer camp in Torre Pellice, in Italy. He didn’t know it yet, but it would serve as a pivotal moment in his life.  Caleb recalls, “I immediately felt a calling to

Saved in order to do good For Pino Manganiello and his wife, Gabriella Multari, who are based in Italy, their missionary journey has been defined and guided by Paul’s message In Titus 3:8, “This is a trustworthy saying.  And I want you to stress these things, so that those who

Mark Twain once said, “The Creator made Italy from designs by Michelangelo.” Italy dangles her charm and beauty so gracefully that when she opens her mouth, opera flows out. She carries riches heavy in culture, history, art, architecture, fashion, and food that few can claim. Her canvas offers a stunning

Daniel Kort’s life has been shaped by paper.  It first started when he was 14 and received a card from his Sunday school teacher that said the Lord has a special plan for his life.  The words on that paper took permanent residence in his thoughts and planted an unwavering

Pioneering It is 8,000 km from Dominican Republic to Italy and Mariela, at 24, felt like a pioneer when she first stepped foot in Italy.  In many ways, she was. At that time, her country often hosted American missionaries who preached the gospel, but it had been unheard of to