Fueling Faith in Italy

I know, I know, it's been a loooong time since you heard from us. Well, that's gonna change, along with some other things. I just resigned from my pastor position in order to pursue more diligently our ministry to Italy.

We are in the middle of packing for a move back to our home town of Albuquerque. Actually we are moving to Rio Rancho, a suburb, but most of you probably have never heard of it. We will be in the same city as our families and be freed up a bit more to network and present our ministry to individuals and churches.

Now that Massimo won't be having pulpit responsibilities, we will be able to visit various churches on Sundays. We are also seeking jobs that can provide for our immediate needs while leaving us able to give attention to partner development.

We are hoping to return to WorldVenture HQ in Littleton, Colorado in April for partner development training. Massimo went through this alone in 2009 but a refresher is in order and we are hoping to have Kimberly attend if we can work out childcare while we are gone (no kids allowed on this 5-day trip so we can focus).

Massimo has had a radio ministry for over a year on KKIM and the station manager has offered him a part-time job selling advertising. This may be a good way to get connected with Christian business people and pastors in ABQ. He will also be co-hosting New Mexico's longest-running radio program "Ask the Pastor" (39 yrs on air).

We are gearing up for some much more intentional effort to present our ministry and get fully-funded so we can get on the field and start doing what God has called us to do in Italy. Perhaps you could start thinking about introducing us to your church or think about hosting a presentation in your home or business. We are willing to travel (at least Massimo is) and we really could use your help. If it takes a village to raise  a child, it takes a city to send missionaries.

We would love to hear from you. Drop us an email or even a phone call. We promise to stay in touch more frequently from now on. Thank you for your interest in our ministry!

Prayer Requests

• Pray for a job for Massimo or even both Kimberly and Massimo as we need to meet our monthly living expenses while seeking to raise support for Italy.

 • Pray for God's wisdom and leading as we seek a new home church in the ABQ area.  

• Pray that God will allow us both to attend partner development training in Colorado this April along with a partner development coach.

Praise Reports

• Loris (age 2.5) is speaking better. He's had some speech therapy and now he's testing above his age and no longer qualifies for the therapy!

• Massimo has been able to self-publish several books, most recently a book on manhood and fatherhood and one on an introduction to the Bible. These can be ordered online at Amazon.com or from Massimo's ministry at www.frontlinemin.org/resources.asp.

• Massimo will be on KKIM radio more often hosting a weekly program he started called CrossTalk featuring interviews with various pastors and ministry leaders, co-hosting "Ask the Pastor" each Sat. at 11 a.m., and occassionally on the daily live program called "News & Views" Mon. - Fri. at 4:30 p.m. You can listen online from anywhere at www.mykkim.com.

• We are excited to be returning to our home city and getting more focused on shoring up support for our ministry to Italy.