Clear gospel witness
We speak openly about Jesus with Italians and international neighbors, allowing trust and honest conversation to grow through ordinary life.
The Wright Family · Rome, Italy
Rome is our home.
The nations are our neighbors.
The gospel is our mission.
God has called our family to Rome to make disciples among Italians and people from many nations who now call this city home. Through gospel relationships, hospitality, discipleship, and partnership with local churches, we desire to make Christ known and strengthen His church.
Why Rome?
A historic center of Christianity.
A crossroads of the nations.
Italy’s Christian history is visible everywhere, yet many Italians have little personal engagement with the Bible or a clear understanding of the gospel.
Rome is also an international city, home to communities from North Africa, the Middle East, South Asia, and many other parts of the world.
The 10/40 Window is a region across North Africa, the Middle East, and Asia where many people have limited access to the gospel and healthy churches. Serving in Rome places us among Italian neighbors and people from those regions in the ordinary life of one city.
At a glance
What the work looks like.
Patient disciple-making
We walk with people from their first questions toward growing faith and participation in the life of a local church.
Church-centered service
We serve alongside Italian pastors and believers so the work becomes increasingly rooted in local churches and local leadership.
Our family
Following Christ together in Rome.
We are Justin, Rebekah, MaryEllen, and Franklin. Our days include Italian study, school, church, friendships, shared meals, and the ordinary work of building a life in another culture. We want our home to be marked by worship, discipleship, hospitality, and welcome.
Meet the WrightsSent and supported
A sending church and a missions family.
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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