“The Spirit of the Sovereign LORD is on me, because the LORD has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners, to proclaim the year of the LORD’s favor and the day of vengeance of our God, to comfort all who mourn, and provide for those who grieve in Zion— to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair. They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the LORD for the display of his splendor. They will rebuild the ancient ruins and restore the places long devastated; they will renew the ruined cities that have been devastated for generations.” Isaiah 1:1-4

Rome is a place of ancient ruins for sure, and nothing needs to be restored as much as the hope of the simple gospel message… that we can be forgiven and become a member of God’s family, simply by believing in Jesus Christ and trusting in the finished work He accomplished in His death and resurrection. We believe that God has started rebuilding that foundation and that He has invited us to join Him in His mission there.