Team Italy
We are a team of 14 traveling this summer to share the gospel in Italy! June 6 - 22, 2026 we will lead two weeks of English Camp for 80+ unchurched children in the region of Isola Del Gran Sasso. We will end the trip with two days in Rome to explore church history and worship at an Evangelical church.
Italy has a rich tradition in church history. It features prominently in the New Testament, and is the home of the largest church in the world, the Roman Catholic Church. While the country is filled with crosses and cathedrals, Italy never experienced a Reformation to recover the gospel. The country is in great need of the gospel. Less than 1% of the population identifies as a born again Christian. The Evangelical church in the country, though small, is very strong. They are laying the foundation for reformation and revival. It has been an honor to partner with several churches and ministries in Italy.
Centro Evangelico in Isola Del Gran Sasso is two hours east of Rome, a few minutes from the Adriatic sea. The camp sits under the Gran Sasso, one of the highest mountain peaks in Italy. Founded in 1950 by Pasquele & Filomene Fiene, the ministry was originally designed to be an Evangelical Church & Training Center. The founders faced intense persecution from the Roman Catholic Church in the early days, but found an inroad into the community by scheduling kid’s camps in the early ’60s. It has grown into a hub for the Evangelical Church in Italy, welcoming over 3,000 visitors each year. About 15 years ago, the current directors of the camp, Joe & Stefania Hunziker, began a local English Camp for elementary school students in the surrounding area. The children who come to this camp are almost entirely unchurched. This unique opportunity has opened the door to so many gospel opportunities to children and families in the surrounding area.
MEET THE TEAM
“Hi, I’m Paul brewer, I am a junior at Watauga, I am looking forward to helping share the gospel to a different country.”
“Hi! I am Brooklynn Brock. I am the College Intern at Alliance Bible Fellowship. I love grabbing coffee with students, going on long walks to catch up with friends, and am so excited to go to Italy with this team!”
“I am so excited and grateful that the Lord has blessed me with this opportunity to meet new people and see new things but to ultimately share His word!”
“Hello, my name is AnnaClaire! I am a junior here at App State and have lived in the Boone area and attended Alliance for around 11 years!”
“Hey I am Dom, college pastor at Alliance, I love working with students and I am excited to bring the gospel to a lost nation!”
"Husband, father and most importantly a child of God."
“Older and wiser but with many life chapters filled with God’s faithfulness!!”
“I am from Roxboro, NC, studying Music education and I currently serve as an officer and Bible study leader for College Connection.”
“Hey! My name is Anna Gray Roten, and I’m from the mountains of North Carolina! I love the arts; I am on the worship team at my church and spend a lot of time drawing and taking pictures! I also love swimming and am part of my school’s swim team! I’m so excited for this opportunity and to meet you all! 🙂”
“Hi, I’m Nate Roten. I am a husband of 1, father of 3, Pastor of Ashe Alliance Church, and love to see people fall in love with Christ and grow in Him.”
“I am the Missions Associate for Alliance Bible Fellowship. I love coffee, hiking, and Jesus.”
“Hi! I’m Savannah Shuttleworth, I am a barista and photographer, and I live in Boone with my husband Sam.”
“My name is Audrey Talley and I’m so excited to take the gospel to Italy this summer!!"
“I am the Discipleship Pastor at Alliance Bible Fellowship. I cannot wait to bring the gospel back to the sweet children in Isola for the third year."
“Hi! I’m Rachel! I am a student at Appalachian and I am so excited to serve the Lord on this mission trip to Italy. In my free time I love to exercise, go to coffee shops, and hang out with friends."
