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.
One issue that most long-term missionaries will have to face is the challenge of learning Japanese. While singles and newlywed couples may not find it quite as difficult to go to school and spend large amount of time with others outside of the home, those who have children may find it difficult for wives to
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We got bored with our prayer letters so we decided to switch things up. Please click here to get a comprehensive video update about what it going on -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jXPgPWpFqV0 In this issue Please pray for: Please click here for a printable version of our prayer letter.
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In August, we held our Summer Recon Tour. Our time together with the pastor from Minnesota was mutually beneficial. After faithfully pastoring for several years, he feels God calling him to Japan. We were able to show him what life and ministry look like in Japan, and he was an encouragement to many in our
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You can view the full seminar here -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UsB7lNqn3LI In this video, we will discuss Japanese culture, focusing on how it evolves over time and what this means for ministry efforts. We’ll explore the misconceptions that Japanese culture is static or uniform and examine how generational shifts, economic changes, and educational reforms influence people’s values,
