GospelRest

A pastor interviewed us a few weeks ago and asked, “How can we be involved with your ministry in Japan?”  Just a few ideas. Please think of some more and let us know.

Connect with us

• Surf this same website www.gospelrest.com (a well kept secret).
• Shoot us email.
• Drop us a note.
• Visit with us on Facebook.
• Subscribe to our email news updates at this website.
• Watch for us on video. We will be producing several short (1-2 min.) videos each year.  You can check this website for the latest release (07/09).

Pray for us – Key Tasks Ahead in 2009 & Beyond

• Reestablishment of neighborhood outreaches and Bible studies in Machida, Tokyo.  Elaine has aread had one not-yet-Christian join her Bible study!
• Preparations for the CPI National Conference November 3-6 and regional seminars following.  Registration has already begun.
• Develop LEAD teams and LeadNet teams for Japanese leadership development for new churches.
• Completion of John’s field research project on leadership for reproducing churches in Japan.

Work with us (Information at our website)

• Develop direct partnerships with needy Japanese churches to help expand God’s Kingdom in Japan and beyond.
• Come with a team or by yourself to carry on short-term ministry among the unreached Japanese.

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 Read the rest of this entry »

In 2008 we developed two video pieces:

• One on our general ministry

• One on the CPI Ministry

There are other CPI minisry videos by others most to recruit volunteer workers for the CPI Conference.

http://japancpi.com/video.php

Thoughts Along the Way©

Elaine Mehn

For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many. Mark 10:45

You, my brothers, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the sinful nature; rather, serve one another in love. Galatians 5:13

Over our 22 years in Japan we have had a number of visitors. Some have come for just a meal and some have stayed overnight(s). Of this latter group some have slept in comfortable beds, some on the floor Japanese style and a few on couches or other less Read the rest of this entry »

The BGC Japan Mission needs one or two children’s workers to provide a children’s’ ministry program for 6 missionary children ages 8-18 during our annual Field Council April 6-9, 2009.  Those coming allow the field staff to conduct their annual Field Council without having to worry about also caring for their children.  Come and enjoy Mount Fuji and the rest of Japan.  For more information contact Mary Lou Ellison at MLTellison@aol.com.

URGENT NEED IN JAPAN

Dear Friends in Christ,    The BGC Japan Mission team would like to thank you for your support of BGC mission work in Japan.  We are celebrating the addition of Lori Harms to our team, and reflecting on the many years of service of the Sorleys as they head into retirement this year.

One of the passions of our mission is the education of missionary children (MKs).  Jane Fischer continues to reach out to children at Christian Academy in Japan, and we are looking forward to Lori teaching at Kansai Christian School (KCS) after completion of language school.   We are grateful for these ladies who have committed themselves to Christ and the lives of MKs in Japan.  As you can imagine, it is a difficult task to recruit teachers for schools like these.  As one of the supporting missions of KCS, we would like to send a unified, urgent request for teachers for the coming school year (beginning September 2008).  KCS is searching for teachers for the following positions:  Elementary Education, HS Math, English and Science.  If you are willing to invest two years of your life impacting the lives of MKs, contact Debbie Castic at the BGC ( dcastic@baptistgeneral.org) and Jeff Chapman (jeff4japan@yahoo.com) for more information.  Please apply soon to allow time for visa processing.  Education majors in their senior year are encouraged to apply. You can learn more about the school on their website:  http://www5.ocn.ne.jp/~kcs/.  Read the rest of this entry »