For the next couple of weeks I’ll be in Italy preaching, teaching and doing evangelism with a team from College Church (people are staying in my house, so no funny business). If you happen to visit a pizzeria, eat linguini, or do something particularly Italian, perhaps you’ll think of us and have opportunity to lift us in prayer. I look forward to posting photos & sharing highlights when we return. Sincere thanks!
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Chris Castaldo is the Lead Pastor at New Covenant Church in Naperville, Illinois, and is a fellow at the Center for Pastor Theologians. Whether it’s through his writing, speaking, or his bi-weekly Vlog, "A Brief Word from Pastor Chris," he desires to see the gospel of Jesus Christ proclaimed and lives transformed for the glory of God.