Evangelism
Sports ministry
There were a number of factors involved in my coming to trust in Christ. Key ones would be family, church youth group, and ultimate frisbee. You may not have heard of ultimate frisbee—it’s a sport. […]
Articles by JAPAN HARVEST
Culture
Children of the outcastes
My wife Karen and I first learned about burakumin—descendants of Japanese outcastes—in 1994, while praying through Operation World. Two years later, I retired from the US Marines, and we began a trip through western Japan […]
Evangelism
Ministering to the homeless
Homeless people are a hidden minority group in Japan. They are found everywhere, but are frequently not acknowledged. While the number of homeless people appears to be decreasing (the government seems to be assisting as […]
Evangelism
Jesus Film media: using short films to share the gospel
For a long time, Cru (formerly known as Campus Crusade for Christ) has been looking for new and creative ways to share the gospel. We live in a day of changing environments both on and off […]
Social Ministry
Modern-day slavery in Japan
Long after the abolition of slavery in countries around the world, human trafficking, the modern version of slavery, is becoming internationally widespread. According to a 2016 estimate by Walk Free, an Australian-based human rights advocacy […]
Culture
If you’re happy and you know it, clap your hands
In the summer of 2016, 71 years after the end of the Pacific War, If You’re Happy and You Know It Clap Your Hands̨—the Little-known Story Behind the Well-known Song, aired on Japanese TV (NHK […]
News
JEMA adopts new constitution
After years of discussion and multiple drafts, JEMA’s member mission delegates to the 2017 Plenary Council on February 20 unanimously adopted a new JEMA constitution. The document reflects a new era and provides flexibility to allow […]
Member Care
Launch of new JEMA member care initiative
Alan and Judy Steier of Barnabas International (a JEMA-endorsed ministry) were our primary presenters February 21 and 22 at JEMA Connect 2017. Barnabas International is dedicated to “Shepherding the Hearts of Global Workers” in over 100 […]
News
Paul Ueki elected Chair of Asia Evangelical Alliance
The AEA General Assembly and Asia Mission Forum was held in Bandung, Indonesia from August 29 to September 1, 2016. More than 130 participants from 15 Asian countries gathered under the theme “Ethical Leadership and Authentic […]
News
“What The Pastors!!” celebrates its first year of broadcasting
The online talk show “What The Pastors!!” was started in autumn 2015 with the hope that it would “encourage all Christians.” Hosted by Pastor Masaru Asaoka of Tokumarucho Christ Church, (Japan Alliance Christ Church/Dōmei Kirisuto […]