Program Details

📅 Dates: September – June

💰 Cost: $15,500

📍 Locations:
🇮🇹 Italy – Bobbio Pellice
A picturesque village nestled in the Italian Alps, Bobbio Pellice sits 800 meters above sea level along the French border. This alpine town is a beautiful blend of forests, fields, and mountains. With a lifestyle that remains largely self-sustaining, the town’s rural charm and historical significance make it a truly unique place to live and serve.

🇮🇪 Ireland – Lacken House
Located in the Republic of Ireland, students will live in an apartment in the town of Longford. Ireland, surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean and the Irish Sea, has a rich history deeply tied to agriculture and urban migration, with most of the population now concentrated in major cities like Dublin and Cork.

Cultural Experience

🇮🇹 Italy – Bobbio Pellice

• A small town of around 700 people, Bobbio Pellice thrives on agriculture, with cows, sheep, and goats producing local cheeses and meats.

• The town features a weekly market, traditional coffee and ice cream shops, and family-run businesses.

• Italy is considered a post-Christian nation—while its culture and history are deeply tied to Christianity, many today identify as agnostic or atheist. Christian values may be respected for their moral contributions, but the cross of Christ is often met with skepticism.

• Spiritual Heritage: The Val Pellice region has a deep history with the Waldensians, a group of believers who were persecuted for their faith and played a key role in early reformation movements. Despite this, Italy has yet to experience a widespread spiritual reformation.

• Spiritual Climate: Piedmont, where Val Pellice is located, is home to the largest satanic church in Europe and is a known center for occultism.

🇮🇪 Ireland

• Historically an agricultural society, Ireland saw its population decline drastically due to famine and emigration, with urbanization increasing over the years.

• According to the 2022 Census, County Longford's population grew by 14% to 46,751, an increase of 5,878 people since April 2016.

• Despite its rich Christian heritage, Ireland today faces significant secular influences, creating both challenges and opportunities for ministry.

Ministry Opportunities

🇮🇹 Italy – Bobbio Pellice
✅ Students will engage with the local community by learning the Italian language and building relationships to share the Gospel.
✅ Regular trips to Torre may provide opportunities to teach English at a local school.
✅ Students will also serve at The Salvation Army, assisting in outreach efforts.

🇮🇪 Ireland
✅ Ministry in Ireland focuses on intentional evangelism efforts, working closely with the local church.
✅ Strategic team efforts will take place throughout the year, emphasizing outreach and Gospel-centered initiatives.