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Japan Harvest magazine

Encouraging, inspiring, and equipping
the members of the JEMA community

Feature Article

Winter 2023 Ariane Peveto

Who is an artist?

Expanding our definition benefits the body of Christ

Feature Article

Winter 2023 Dave Skipper

Why bother with art?

Looking closely at the way God created the world compels me to embrace a wider and deeper vision for the arts

Feature Article

Winter 2023 Jonas Davison

The stuff of earth

What is art, and what does it do anyway?

Feature Article

Winter 2023 Don Ekstrand

Creativity: from God, towards God

Part one of a two-part series about how the origin of our creativity is in God and how creativity can resume its rightful place in the church

Feature Article

Winter 2023 Peter Bakelaar

UNconnecting: engaging Japanese culture UNusually

Multiplying gospel encounters through the arts

Feature Article

Winter 2023 Claire Bishop

Remembering Christ’s sacrifice in all things

Both of these art pieces have a red acrylic base and are then layered with...

Feature Article

Winter 2023 Christina DeCiantis Davison

Sing and tell

The vital role of singing in healthy Christian community

Feature Article

Winter 2023 John Edwards

Creative ways to connect in Japan

Short-term interns demonstrate how the arts can connect people without spoken language

Feature Article

Winter 2023 Jonathan Prins

Illustrating the sermon visually

Chalk art helps preachers creatively and clearly illustrate biblical truth

Feature Article

Winter 2023 Celia Olson

Embracing soul diversity

Casting off a one-size-fits-all spirituality

Feature Article

Winter 2023 Roger W. Lowther

Hidden Beauty

God reveals his glory through all things

Feature Article

Winter 2023 Kari Miyano

Unique arts in Japan

Watching the Master’s paintbrush dance in the lives of ordinary people

Feature Article

Winter 2023 Jackie Peveto

Art for digital walls

Creating moments of reflection via social media

News Article

Winter 2023

Mission Strategy Support Map

Identifying where a “church within walking distance” is needed

News Article

Winter 2023

Laughter as a gateway to salvation

Sharing the gospel through Japanese sit-down comedy rakugo

Regular Article

Winter 2023 Jeremy Sink

The good news is for missionaries, too

We have a heavenly Father who invites us to work alongside him

Regular Article

Winter 2023 Simon Pleasants

Tadoku six years on

Why the tadoku reading strategy is so effective and some tips for using it

Regular Article

Winter 2023 Janet Dallman

Art for relaxation and spiritual reflection

Spiritual reflection and relaxation are two ways that we can look after ourselves using art

Regular Article

Winter 2023 Karen Ellrick

Tips for taking better photos

Part one of a two-part series about photography and handling of digital photos

Regular Article

Winter 2023 Don Schaeffer

Book reviews for Winter 2023

Retiring Well / Changed into His Likeness / What Is the Church’s Mission?

Regular Article

Winter 2023 Wendy Marshall

How can you write with integrity?

Credibility is such a foundational element in writing that we often neglect to think about it

Regular Article

Winter 2023 Ken Reddington

Working for unity through prayer in Kōchi

“Prayer does not fit us for the greater works; prayer is the greater work.” — Oswald Chambers1

Feature Article

Autumn 2022 Sue Plumb Takamoto

Live with authenticity

Vulnerability and humility are an underrated way to do evangelism

Feature Article

Autumn 2022 Tim Boyle

God covers our nakedness

The Old Testament contains powerful imagery for communicating the gospel in a shame culture

Recent Issues

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    Arts and Ministry

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    Evangelism in an Honor-Shame Culture

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    Mobilization

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    Rest

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    Technology in Ministry

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