I have been appointed by WorldVenture to serve in Iwate, Japan. As a WorldVenture Missionary, I will be on a team that specifically serves and works alongside the local Japanese Church. WorldVenture has strong ties to the local Japanese church, which allows for unique and impactful cross-cultural work. Historically, WorldVenture planted many of the churches in Iwate where Japanese pastors now serve and preach.
WorldVenture coming back to Iwate is exciting because there are so few missionaries for such a large area. Iwate is the second largest prefecture in Japan and is also one of the least populated. Having served six months in Iwate as a short-term missionary I will be going back to the Japanese churches that I served with and have grown to love. Serving the local church blesses the local church itself and reaches the community where that local church is!
Goals:
• Serve under and alongside Japanese pastors in Iwate.
• Start a youth and family ministry in Iwate.
• Bolster the local Japanese church with the ministry of presence.
• Engage the communities where the local Japanese church has been serving.
