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Japan Harvest magazine

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

Feature Article

Autumn 2023 Stephanie Schatz

False beliefs that can hinder the single person’s faith

What we say about singleness and marriage reveals what we think about God’s care

Feature Article

Autumn 2023 Christina Winrich

Singleness in the church: learning contentment and how to be a blessing

An interview with a single Japanese colleague about life and ministry

Feature Article

Autumn 2023 Judith Ricken

We need this in Japan!

How a singles festival in Germany inspired a vision for a Christian singles network in Japan

Feature Article

Autumn 2023 Rae-Anna Hedorin

What about my needs and longings as a single?

Singleness has been a journey of knowing God in ways that I thought could only be found in a husband

Feature Article

Autumn 2023 Rijke Rombeek

I’m not actually single

As a bride of Christ, I am neither alone nor lonely

Feature Article

Autumn 2023 Becky Keith & Rebecca Evans

Courageously single

Two missionaries discuss the unique internal and external challenges of singleness

Feature Article

Autumn 2023 Joel Diffenderfer

Loving our single siblings in Christ

What being a baby Christian as a young single in Japan taught me about loving like Christ

Feature Article

Autumn 2023 Karena Kenmotsu

Ideas for supporting your single colleagues, from one of us

Married missionaries can do a lot to support their single brothers and sisters. But it’s important to remember that one size doesn’t fit all!

Feature Article

Autumn 2023 Michael Karpf

What are you waiting for?

Whether married or single, serve God wherever he has placed you

Feature Article

Autumn 2023 Kellie Nicholas

You’re going to be single forever!

What Jesus has revealed about our relationships in heaven gives great meaning and purpose to singleness

Feature Article

Autumn 2023 Ginger Tobin

Singleness—a God-given choice

“Not everyone can accept this word, but only those to whom it has been given.”1

General Article

Autumn 2023 Kari Miyano

The Champions Program: True Love Goalkeepers

Teaching young people how to protect their bodies and hearts

General Article

Autumn 2023 Eileen Barkman

God is transforming me through Japan

Forty years of his faithfulness changed my source of strength and self-worth

News Article

Autumn 2023

Connecting as a “trustworthy friend”

In Japan, over 40,000 children live in social care, including those living with foster families.1...

News Article

Autumn 2023

If God is love, shouldn’t we help those in need?

Migiwa, based in Nara Prefecture, is the only nonprofit organization in Japan that arranges adoptions...

Regular Article

Autumn 2023 Simon Pleasants

Gift giving and Japanese culture

The rules may be complex, but here are a few simple tips

Regular Article

Autumn 2023 Jay Greer

Church planter: embrace your inner manager

This very plain but important role from the world of business can teach us some truths about leading teams

Regular Article

Autumn 2023 Ken Reddington

Effective prayer

When prayer fades out, power fades out. We are as spiritual as we are prayerful; no more, no less. E. Stanley Jones1

Regular Article

Autumn 2023 Nancy Young

Cultivating caring community

Practical tips to care for singles

Regular Article

Autumn 2023 Jesse Mark Cesario

Who let the kids go out by themselves?

Protecting our kids when they use smartphones

Regular Article

Autumn 2023 Don Schaeffer

Book reviews for Autumn 2023

The 6 Types of Working Genius / Turnaround / Shepherding the Pastor

Regular Article

Autumn 2023 Wendy Marshall

Stories communicate our message

People love a good story; we can use that to show them the needs in Japan

Feature Article

Summer 2023 Sue Plumb Takamoto

Revival in Japan: history and hope for today

Examining the history of revivals in Japan provides great encouragement for weary laborers today!

Feature Article

Summer 2023 Roger W. Lowther

50 martyrs and 47 ronin

Drawing parallels between history and our faith

Recent Issues

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    Singleness

  • Summer 2023

    Japanese Church History

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    Ministry in an Aging Society

  • Winter 2023

    Arts and Ministry

  • Autumn 2022

    Evangelism in an Honor-Shame Culture

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