Issue: Winter 2021
Challenging Issues
Japanese worldview: identity in a collectivist society
Japan’s group-oriented society has deep historical roots that present specific challenges in ministry with Japanese people
Contextualizing the gospel in Japanese culture
Principles and cautions for developing indigenous Christianity
Prayer: the best answer to challenging issues
A powerful way to deal with any challenge is to set up a creative way to pray regularly
Working for the ultimate reward
Ministering in Japan is hard, but if we keep our eyes fixed on God, we’ll be able to remain faithful
I compare myself to you, and I’m sorry
How can we overcome our tendency to silently compete with one another in ministry?
Child safety in Japan-based ministries
Have you taken steps to protect the children in your ministry? Are you prepared for what to do if an allegation is made against you?
Divorce recovery resource
A powerful tool for ministering to people who are experiencing marriage breakdown that is now available in Japanese.
More cultural lessons from Masquerade Hotel
Three further cultural points that can be gleaned from this detective novel
Prayer is…
“Any concern too small to be turned into a prayer is too small to be made into a burden.”1 Corrie ten Boom
Called to leave Japan?
Deciding to leave the mission field is tough, but here are some helpful steps
People with visual impairment and the pandemic
Challenges and opportunities While COVID-19 was spreading in Japan, especially in the Tokyo metropolitan district,...