Please click here to get a comprehensive video update about what is going on. -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0AerRwXiEmw In this issue: Praises: Prayer Requests Please click here for a printable version of our prayer letter. Details discussed in this video: James and Rosie reflect on their busy schedule, highlighting their first downtown church service in February. Though […]
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Check out our seminar on missionary finances here -> https://www.youtube.com/live/PuwJ7JlO7sc In this video, we talk about two primary ways to fund missionary work in Japan: working a regular job (often called “tentmaking”) or raising outside support to serve in a full-time capacity. We explain how tentmaking allows individuals to establish immediate workplace connections but limits
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We recorded a special video to show you what New Years at a shrine in Japan looks like. There is a link to it at the end of our update or you can watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_LtJppz5m8w Please click here to get a comprehensive video update about what is going on. -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z8DS9JHdgN0 In this
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Please click here to get a comprehensive video update about what is going on. -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PCOIGKMXU7Q In this Issue: Praises: Prayer Requests: Please click here for a printable version of our prayer letter. Details discussed in this video: James and Rosie Miyashita share updates from a busy month of ministry in Japan, highlighting events that
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Please click here to get a comprehensive video update about what is going on. -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AmQczlVICDk In this issue: Please pray for: Please click here for a printable version of our prayer letter. Details discussed in this video: James and Rosie share updates on their ministry, expressing excitement about recent developments. Rosie recounts how two
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Moving to a new country can be a daunting experience. There is a lot of planning and praying that goes into it. Since many people visit Japan on their own before diving headfirst into ministry, we have put together a list of questions you can ask missionaries to better understand their area and perspectives. We
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Please click here to get a comprehensive video update about what is going on. -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jZaJ6qZiSYs In this issue: Please pray for: Please click here for a printable version of our prayer letter. Transcript from the video: Hi! So we’re the Miyashita’s, and I’m James, this is Rosie, and we are in Japan. You probably
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You can view the full video here -> https://youtube.com/live/wxmU82vbYUY Here’s an even more comprehensive version of the introduction: In this video, we explore the profound and often misunderstood concept of being called as a missionary. Many people wrestle with the idea of calling, wondering if it’s something exclusive to a few highly spiritual individuals or
The Reaching Japan internship is designed to help people prepare for long-term service in Japan related to church planting ministry. We understand that God has gifted each person differently, so we do not expect everyone to be a “lead” church planter. However, our desire is for everyone with Reaching Japan to be involved in some
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You can see the full seminar here -> https://youtube.com/live/KI-w66Nf25o In this video, we will talk about the complex and fascinating landscape of Japanese religion, focusing on both traditional beliefs and the emergence of new religious movements. We’ll explore the foundational influence of Shinto and Buddhism, which have shaped Japan’s spiritual and cultural identity for centuries.
