College Church of Wheaton, Illinois clearly understands Japan's need for missionaries, and is actively encouraging new young missionaries to serve in this nation.

An article on the College Church website entitled "As Our Commitment to Asia Surges, Our Presence in Japan Declines" begins:

"The people of Japan comprise a unique target for gospel outreach… they are the largest people group basically unreached with the gospel that is completely open to missionaries, with freedom of religion guaranteed by Japan’s constitution."

Later it asks:

"Why is the number of long-term missionaries in Japan small and shrinking?" "What is inhibiting ongoing investment in missionary outreach to Japan?"

After a challenge to abandon a mindset geared to bargains and tax deductions and invest in missionary outreach in Japan, the article quotes Pastor Tim Keller of Redeemer Church in New York City:

“You can’t influence the world for the gospel unless you influence the key cities. Tokyo is certainly one of the keys to reaching Asia and the whole world.”

 Praise God for churches actively casting vision to send new missionaries to Japan—may their number increase!

For information about serving in Japan, contact one of our member missions or JEMA directly.