Japan Ministry Category
Thoughts from a wannabe Church planter
Posted on October 4, 2022 Leave a Comment
One of the books on my to-read list is called “Church planting is for wimps”. Somehow the title just really resonates with where I am at the moment. We have completed our 4-year training as new missionaries with OMF in Japan and have been assigned to a task that fills me with both excitement and […]
Grammar and Theology
Posted on October 20, 2018 Leave a Comment
One of my favourite places in the world is the Kruger National Park in South Africa. Taking a safari drive through Kruger is an amazing experience and those who have some knowledge for spotting animals will tell you that the trick is to DRIVE SLOW. It’s much easier to see through the trees and bush […]
3 Months In…is AJ getting culture shock????
Posted on August 15, 2018 6 Comments
Its been 3 months since we arrived in Sapporo Japan to start our journey into long term missions. I feel we have adjusted well overall but I would be wrong to say that it’s always been easy. I wanted to share what has been the hardest aspect to deal with during this transition phase but […]
Showing the need for church planters in Japan.
Posted on September 21, 2017 2 Comments
#Notjustmycity #Heart4thenations #Heart4Japan
Partner Churches in the Great Commission
Posted on July 26, 2017 Leave a Comment
A while ago I posted a blog about sending churches like Antioch in the New Testament sending Paul and Barnabas. This time around I want to share about partner churches, looking at the Philippian church as a model. This church was planted by Paul and Silas and had converts like Lydia, the seller of purple […]
Japan is coming to Joburg
Posted on September 14, 2016 Leave a Comment
Hey guys! Two events are coming up soon whereby South Africans around Joburg can get a taste of Japanese culture. First is a music concert at the Linder Auditorium at WITS. It includes two world class acts. 1. Terumasa Hino: One of Japan’s finest jazz musicians. 2. Himiko: A Taiko Drum band. A authentic Japanese […]
Feeling Lucky in Japan.
Posted on August 9, 2016 Leave a Comment
Japan is a land filled with spiritual mystery. One example is how almost every shrine or temple in Japan has a booth selling “omamori”. They are amulets believed to be endowed with divine power. Each talisman has a different effect and there are MANY of them. They come in all kinds of forms and sizes […]
Sakura and the Hope of a Savior
Posted on April 4, 2016 2 Comments
Aven and I just recently returned from a two week scouting trip to Japan. I will write something of a report about our trip later because we first need some time to process and think through what we experienced. However, I wanted to share one story now. The blooming of Sakura (Cherry Blossom) trees in […]
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