Making Christ Known
Sharing the gospel through friendship, hospitality, Scripture, and the ordinary places where life happens.
The Wright Family · Rome, Italy
Serving Christ
in Rome.
We are the Wright family, missionaries serving among Italians and people from around the world. Through gospel relationships, discipleship, hospitality, church partnership, and storytelling, we desire to make Christ known and strengthen His church.
Why Rome?
An ancient city.
A global crossroads.
Rome is a global city where ancient Christian history, modern secular life, and migration from across the world meet. Italians, refugees, students, and international families live side by side—many with little meaningful exposure to the gospel or a healthy local church.
We desire to become deeply rooted among our Italian neighbors while welcoming and serving people from across the world. Growing in the Italian language and culture helps us listen well, build trust, communicate the gospel clearly, and serve the church for the long term.
Explore our ministryOur mission
Making Christ known.
Strengthening His church.
Personal evangelism, discipleship, hospitality, church partnership, and storytelling are connected by one desire: that people would know and follow Jesus.
Making Disciples
Walking patiently with people as they learn to follow Jesus, understand His Word, and grow within the life of the church.
Strengthening the Church
Serving alongside local believers, churches, and trusted ministries so that Christians are encouraged and equipped for faithful witness.
Telling the Story
Using photography, film, and thoughtful communication to help the wider church see, pray for, and participate in God’s work in Rome and across Europe.
A missionary home
“Our home, our parenting, and our life together are not interruptions to the mission. They are part of it.”
Justin, Rebekah, MaryEllen, and Franklin are building a life in Rome shaped by worship, hospitality, language learning, friendship, and the ordinary rhythms of a family learning to follow Christ together.
Meet the WrightsSent and supported
Serving with a church
and a missions family.
Our ministry is sustained by spiritual care, accountability, prayer, administration, and the partnership of churches and individuals.
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Sending church
First Baptist Church of Kenova
First Baptist Church of Kenova is our sending church and spiritual home. They pray for us, shepherd us, and stand behind our long-term service in Rome.
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Missions organization
Commission To Every Nation
CTEN provides administration, accountability, pastoral care, and donor services that help our family serve faithfully and sustainably.
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