Japan

The work of Christ Community Church began in Japan in 1951 under the leadership of Rev. Clark and Barbara Offner. The Offners were instrumental in starting two churches near the industrial city of Nagoya through an English outreach. The church in Kariya is pastored by Rev. Sozaburo Tomita and the church in Takahama is pastored by Rev. Hara. Pray for these believers as they are a small minority in Japan. Pray, especially that God would touch the hearts of young Japanese to seek Him.

Pray…

  • For Pastor Tomita and Pastor Hara as they minister to the churches in Kariya and Takahama.
  • That both of these churches would grow in numbers

Mission Partners in Japan:

 

Toshio & Yumiko Hara
Address 6-8 Yuyama Takahama shi Aichi 444-1332 Japan

 

Ministry Description:

The Hara’s minister in Takahama Kirisuto Soudou Church, which was started by Dr. Offner in 1958. In a country immersed in Buddhism and Shintoism, the concept of there being one God, let alone Jesus Christ and his teachings, is a completely foreign concept. The Hara’s have a number of Home Bible Studies to teach people from this culture about God as well as running their normal services and morning prayer meetings. The Tomito’s minister in a church in Kariya.