Interesting facts and information about Japan and ministry in Japan.
While many of you are worried about rising gas prices in the US at 3.89 per gallon, gasoline is also rising in Japan. This month gas is running over 170 yen per liter or $6.20 per gallon. Needless to say we monitor our driving carefully.
A new meaning to rush hour Several observations from our experience: (We did not take this video, nor ride this train) 1. This is no doubt the morning rush hour 2. This is one of the Seibu commuter lines (we used to live out there) 3. Notice people are trying to get into the first cars, the cars farther back are not as crowded. (Makes us think this is the Ikebukuro line). 4. This is…
Japan has wide-reaching influence The lifestyle, customs, entertainment, and technology of Japan continue to exert international influence. Along with these cultural influences comes the influence of the Japanese on global culture in general accompanied with ethics, morals, values, and worldview. Japan is also a leader in Asia, home to over 60% of the world’s people. Key historical persons in Japan who have been Christians have had large influence nationwide, regionally, as well as worldwide. Japan…
Japan is needy and becoming needier The great Japanese post-war economic experiment has failed, which is leading to untold disintegration in every area of society. Suicide rates in Japan, affecting even school age children, young adults and the elderly, are the highest in the world. The divorce rate has climbed rapidly in the last several years. Many marriages do not last their first year! Abortions continue to run over twice the rate of the US. …
Last week there was an earthquake in Illinois (our US home). No reported damage. On April 4th, Tokyo got a 5 point earthquake. Japan is in an earthquake area for several large tectonic plates meet. So 20% of the world’s biggest earthquakes are in Japan. This is relatively close to our home.
Why Japan? The Case for Missions Several months ago I was asked by a volunteer short-term worker why Japan was so important compared to Darfur or other needy places. My answer was simple. People without the salvation of Jesus face eternal punishment regardless of where or who they are. This is why missionaries have gone to the ends of the earth, not to civilize people, but to introduce them to the Savior Jesus Christ. But…
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…
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Very few Japanese have a Christian friend. In Asia Buddhists (Hindus and Muslims) have relatively little contact with Christians; over 86% do not even know a Christian! This would probably be much higher for Japan as there are so few Christians (less than 1%).As it is crucial for evangelism to have a personal relationship, that is why we need you to consider coming to Japan “to make friends for Jesus.” (Data from Evangelical Missions Quarterly…