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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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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When planning to live and work in Japan as a missionary, you will inevitably need to know how much money it will take for you to live and work in Japan. Depending on who you talk to and which organization you go with, you will get vastly different numbers for how much you should raise
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Sharing the Gospel with Japanese people (or any person for that matter) is best done in the context of relationships. In this article, we will examine different ways you can seek to build relationships with Japanese people. The goal is for you to effectively strategize and plan your time evangelism and outreach. To build relationships
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When coming to Japan as a missionary, an important decision you will need to make is which sending organization or mission board to go with. There isn’t one “right answer” to this question. However, we will take a look at some of the options available to missionaries. What does mission board do? Mission agencies and
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Email can be tough to get right. Whether you are sending 100 or 10,000 emails, email is a preferred way supporters and prayer partners want to hear from you. Nothing can be more discouraging as losing subscribers of your newsletter not being delivered. Below are 7 tips to help you with your missionary communication. But
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Getting your license in Japan is slightly different from the United States. In this article, we’re going to walk though the steps you’ll need to take to get your license and be more operational as you serve in Japan. LINK: Japan Automobile Federation page on driving in Japan Do you need a license? Public transportation
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