Connecting as a “trustworthy friend”
In Japan, over 40,000 children live in social care, including those living with foster families.1...
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We are the arms of Christ
In two small, rural churches, Celia expected to see loneliness but found connection instead
Hope for women with unexpected pregnancies
Chiisana Inochi no Doa (Door for a Little Life or DFLL) opens its doors 24 hours...
God’s pursuit of the oikos
What if we were to embrace a model of reaching out to relational groups in Japan?
Go to them! Take them to God!
God gave opportunities to reach men through onsen, exercise, and hobbies.
My place at the table
A new missionary’s story of God’s goodness as her family immersed themselves in the Japanese school system
Creative community connections
Using an English café, music, radio taisō, and the venues readily available to them, this couple is cultivating redemptive relationships
A café with a difference
A café in her area turned out to be totally different to the author’s expectations, and the people there have influenced her life ever since
Japanese paperwork: frustration or opportunity?
When hours “wasted” on paperwork is time spent building relationships.
Community is vital
It is notoriously difficult for outsiders to be accepted in Japanese groups, but communities where everyone is new can be a key entry point
Relational evangelism through tentmaking
Being a tentmaker opens up opportunities often not available to conventional missionaries
Hikikomori ministry in Tohoku
Japan Harvest talks to Roseline Yong about her ministry to hikikomori sufferers.
Invest in the younger generations
The key to restoring Japanese society is in families, children, and students.
How Did I Get Here?
The people of Ishinomaki have seen truths of the Bible practically demonstrated as the body of Christ worked together in unity in their city.
Relief Work is Kingdom Work
The Be One team has been serving in Ishinomaki for five years; here they share six lessons they’ve learned along the way.
A Story of Hope and Grace
Two projects characterized by hope and grace are touching the lives of many residents of coastal regions in Miyagi prefecture as well as those living further afield.
Building Christ-centered Community
This article is part one of a four-part series, based on the following: An effective...