In this video, we will be discussing social media usage trends in Japan and how they differ significantly from those in countries like the United States. We’ll start by exploring the role of popular platforms such as YouTube, Twitter (now X), Instagram, Facebook, and the uniquely Japanese app, Line, analyzing user statistics and cultural preferences. […]
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This year, we held our Easter Celebration and picnic at the park. We sang and had a short message about the resurrection. It was encouraging to see a lady who regularly attends bring her unsaved family — mother, daughter in law, AND grandson! The same afternoon, we hosted an easter egg hunt and about 35
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You can watch the full video here -> https://youtube.com/live/HV–trW4ZOE In this video, we will explore what you need to know to prepare for a meaningful and impactful missionary journey to Japan. We’ll start by focusing on the foundational steps you can take right now, no matter where you are. This includes strengthening your personal relationship
You can view the full video here -> https://youtube.com/live/8lJfevCESl8 In this video, we’ll dive into the realities of daily life as a missionary in Japan, focusing on how different seasons of life, ministry, and the year shape your routines and experiences. We’ll begin by discussing how your personal stage in life—whether you’re single, married, or
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While James grew up in Japan and already spoke Japanese, Rosie was born and raised in GA. To be able to live and work as a missionary, Rosie attended a language school to learn how to read, write, and speak Japanese. In this episode, we talk through what it was like for someone to go
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Winter is drawing to a close and we are excited to be welcoming Spring and along with it the highly anticipated cherry blossom season in Japan! As Easter and cherry blossom season perfectly coincide this year, we are currently finalizing plans for our combined Easter service and outdoor picnic at the park on Sunday morning.
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You can view the full video here -> https://youtube.com/live/HetfI2ygYEs In this video, we will explore the various barriers to sharing the gospel in Japan, beginning with an overview of the cultural challenges that arise from Japan’s emphasis on group harmony and conformity. We will examine how these societal norms, encapsulated in proverbs like “The nail
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Thank you for your prayers for our kids’ program! As of the writing of this prayer letter, we have already held three kids’ clubs. We have been excited to have both first-time visitors and family friends come and participate. Perhaps the most exciting part, however, has been seeing Christians get plugged in, excited, and helping
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Increasingly, the front door of churches is online. When you think about it, most of us probably check something on our phones before going to a new store or restaurant. People who visit your church behave the same way. It is very rare that anyone would simply walk in. Since Japanese people tend to be
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We trust that you all had a wonderful time celebrating Christ’s birth. Our church plant had a BBQ together on Christmas Eve after the main service. It was a great time of fellowship and some of our regular attendees even brought unsaved family members to visit for the first time! Please continue praying for the
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