Issue: Spring 2026
The Power of Stories
Stories for heaven
When we share stories of how we have personally seen God work in our communities, we invite them into praise with glorious glimpses of heaven
A passion for words
Creating resources so Japanese people can read more widely and be raised up as faithful teachers of God’s Word
Lessons from Celtic Christianity
What lessons in contextualization can we learn from 1,600 years ago?
Shaping a new generation of Christians
Calvary Bible Institute in Okinawa encourages and trains young Christians from around the world
Debunking myths
Preconceived ideas about Japanese culture can prevent us from being effective in spreading the gospel
The role of our stories in member care
We can all support each other by paying attention to the “one another” statements in the Bible
Long-term language-learning goals
Make sure your goals are serving you in achieving your desired outcomes for learning Japanese
Take care of yourself: Survive and thrive in Christian ministry
A call for pastors and missionaries to pursue rest as an essential discipline in ministry
Communications at JEMA
We have four main channels we use to encourage, inform, and connect people serving in Japan
