While James grew up in Japan and already spoke Japanese, Rosie was born and raised in GA. To be able to live and work as a missionary, Rosie attended a language school to learn how to read, write, and speak Japanese. In this episode, we talk through what it was like for someone to go from zero Japanese to comfortably functioning in Japan using Japanese. We also talk about things we did to help expedite her learning process.
In this podcast episode, we discuss our missionary work, sharing updates after a nine-month hiatus. We've experienced significant events like relocating church buildings and hosting three interns. Our main goal is to start 16 churches by 2030, and we seek prayer and support for this initiative. We're also working on establishing a steady rhythm in our work and have plans for community outreach. Get the details in this episode.
Rosie and I sat down to talk a little about what's been going on in life and ministry in this extended episode. Tea, cake, and an old acquaintance are all coming together this holiday season.
How is it already almost December? We would like to wish you a (somewhat late) Happy Thanksgiving and share with you some exciting steps ahead. There is also a unique ministry opportunity for next summer that we need you to be praying for in this episode.
We have not only been thinking about moving the location of our first (and second!) church locations, but also been praising God for a crazy turnout this past Sunday. Get the details in this week's episode.
It's been a while since we've done a podcast update. From first-time visitors to potential locations, things are hopping (even if they're only hopping on one leg) You'll get that last part once you listen in :)
It's been a crazy week here in Japan. Spiritually speaking we have seen a major victory. Spiritually speaking, we are also facing opposition. Learn more about how our friend got saved as well as some of the current weight by listening to this episode.
Our entire family got COVID but we have managed to push through. Tune in to hear about our friend we need you to pray for as well as a potential new location.
Schools have started back and numbers are everything. In this episode you can learn about how we're currently handling our parking situation as well as new ways we're meeting people.
Things are definitely far from how we had planned them to go but we are excited to start a second location soon. Here are some of those details and how you can be praying for us.
Wow. A lot has happened in the last month (woops, we havent uploaded in a month!) Here's the latest with what has been happening including the on-the-ground happenings.Â
We've launched! Here's a little more detail about what the first three services at our new church plant were like as well as some upcoming things you can be praying for.
We just hit the three week mark on our short term English class. In this episode, you can hear about how that has tied in with our Bible study on Sundays as we prepare for the upcoming launch on December 12th.
We sat down together to fill in a some of the details of what life and ministry have looked like. You'll hear about things like our recent move (and the paperwork fiasco) as well as progress on the church.
We've got a building! In less than a month, we went from finishing up our quarantine to signing the contract for a place to rent for the church. Get the details in this episode.
We are actively on the hunt for a church building. In this episode, you will learn about the progress we've made as well as the current coronavirus situation in Japan and how it will likely impact our upcoming church plant.
We are out and on the hunt. In this episode, you can learn more about our progress with the church building search in addition to powerful connection the Lord has provided.
We are part of the way through our 14-day quarantine here in Japan. Learn more about what quarantine life is like in this episode.
We are back in Japan! Hear about how God sent people we didn't even know to help us at the airport as well as our t mile walk. Details are in this episode.
We are now four days away from our schedule departure on August 31st. Here is what the upcoming days and weeks will look like for us.