Since the beginning of the year we have been on Home Assignment in the US touring 20 of our partnering churches in the six months from January to June. Home Assignment is always a good time to look back over the years of ministry and to look ahead to the years to come. While visiting one of our partnering churches we were asked how our view of missions had changed over our 23 years of…
We have worked in Japan for a long time continually learning Japanese. We have gotten pretty effective in the language doing public speaking (sermons, devotions), leading group discussions (Bible studies), and various person conversations including the telephone. We freely admit that Japanese is one of the hardest languages to learn. The other day someone asked how long did it take you to learn it. My response was 50 years! It may take 100 years! Recently…
Yesterday Elaine was on Moody Radio in Chicago. A recording of her sharing during a sermon was played as part of the show Chris Fabry Live! Here is a link to listen to a recording of this 54 minute program. Several people call in to the show to discuss the topic that Elaine introduces on spiritual renewal. There is also a description on Elaine and the program at the Chris Fabry Live! website. You can…
Elaine completed her first devotional book several years ago. Many people are still unaware of this collection of 52 weekly devotions. They are indexed by Scripture and Topic. If you would like to purchase a copy drop us a comment here or click Contact US. We have some available in Japan and the US.
Thanks for praying for the Retool Kit training (church mobilization and renewal) in San Francisco last week. It seems the Rengo Japanese pastors and the Japan Ministry Team in the US will be locking arms to further training for churches in the future. We will see. I learned a few things about California last week which I thought I would pass on to you. Japan is roughly the same size as California, but Japan has…
Please pray about and consider these urgent needs for short-term English Teachers and children’s workers this fall.1) Church based English Outreach Ministry – Teach English conversation and English Bible studies, conduct camps and seminars through a Japanese church. Length 3 months-2 years. Longer stays will include personal mentoring. The Minami Urawa urgently needs a teacher from late August or early September. Participants must have at least two