Debbie and Jim Kelsey assist the Evangelical Christian Baptist Union of Italy in ministry to English-speaking immigrant, particularly African, congregations. This includes local church ministry and theological and ministerial training of leaders.

The Kelseys were previously serving in Belgium where Jim provided pastoral leadership at the Pilgrim Church in Oostende, working with them to develop a set of bylaws and training church leaders in areas of preaching, worship leadership and pastoral care.  While there, Debbie served in the church’s music ministry and led Bible studies while also maintaining a ministry to women in the Red Light District in Ghent.

Now serving in Italy, Debbie and Jim work to welcome new arrivals to Italy who are seeking a better life for themselves and their families.  They work with the immigrant churches and train immigrant pastors to strengthen their fellowships and broaden their ministries.

Debbie and Jim assist with the theological training in the migrant churches and provides pastoral care where needed. They help in training Italian congregations in multicultural matters and missions. Debbie also ministers to young women at-risk or victimized by human trafficking and prostitution.

Language used in ministry: Italian