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:: Asian Access
Full Description:
Lead a summer team from your church, school or mission group! Teams of 3-5 members from a church or school minister in a Japanese church for 2-6 weeks. Friendship evangelism is the hallmark of what teams do. Each Asian Access team helps a Japanese church reach out into its community through a variety of activities. Team members teach conversational English classes, coffee houses, and share their testimonies. Most teams also are involved in children's ministry, camp and other relationship-building activities. Additional ministry activities depend upon team members’ skills/gifting. They may include music, drama, art, sports, cooking, puppets, line dancing, etc. -- virtually anything you can use to glorify God.
Team Leaders will contribute to the recruitment, screening and training of your own team members. It will be a fantastic opportunity for your own leadership training!
For more detailed info about this opportunity, click on "visit trip website" link provided on this page.
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| Location Information: |
| Country(s): |
Japan
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| Region(s): |
Eastern Asia
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| Other: |
j-Teams are placed in local churches throughout Japan.
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| Dates: |
| Start date: |
Customizable: Jan, Feb, May-Jul or Sep-Dec 2012
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| Length: |
1 week to 2 months
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| Demographics of People Being Ministered To: |
| Who: |
You'll minister to all types of Japanese people -- whomever God brings across your path. But you'll also encourage Japanese believers.
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| People Group(s): |
Japanese
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| Religion/Beliefs: |
Buddhist, Shinto, Animist, Ancestor Worship, Atheist, Hedonist, Materialist; <1% Christian
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| Training and Debriefing: |
| Pre-field Training: |
Yes
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| Post-field Debrief: |
Yes
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| Comments: |
Team Leaders lead their teams through the pre-field training manual provided by Asian Access. At the end of the ministry time in Japan, Asian Access missionaries help the Team Leaders facilitate debriefing.
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Relation of Opportunity to National Church
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There's no greater effective way to minister for 2-6 weeks than to partner with a local church! Short-Term ministry teams work with local churches in Japan. These churches are pastored by Japanese in Japanese and target to reach Japanese. The church that will host your team will prepare in advance for your team's ministry, and your ministry will be a part of that church's overall strategy to reach out to its community. The ministry team is a bridge from the local church to their surrounding community. Your host church will be responsible for following up with any and all contacts your team's friendship evangelism efforts produce. Your host church will disciple and baptize new believers and enfold them into their new spiritual home. This is how your short-term ministry will have long-term impact.
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| Finances: |
| Funds needed: |
Total : $2,500 - $3,950 (US)
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| Included in Cost: |
Lodging and Meals
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| Other: |
Travel costs include round-trip international airfare from LA. Costs depend on length of trip and location within Japan.
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| Participant Information, Recommendations, Requirements: |
| Participant Age: |
College, Adult, and Seniors
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| Eligible to Go: |
Individuals, Groups [max size 6], Married Couples, and Families
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| Education / Experience: |
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Love Jesus Christ & have been a Christian for at least 1 year by time of application.
2. U.S. or Canadian citizen.
3. Native or fluent English speaker.
4. At least 20 years old or completed 2 years of college.
5. Active member of a local church.
6. Your organization must endorse your team's participation and agree with Asian Access' statement of faith.
7. Your team must have a staff sponsor at your sending organization.
8. Recruit 2-4 other team members from your church/fellowship.
9. Commits to raise funds for trip.
10. Baptized before departure to Japan.
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| Languages: |
Any Japanese ability is helpful, but not required.
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| Other: |
Being the leader of a team requires you to recruit a number of people to be on your team. Call Asian Access to discuss what this may look like in your situation.
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| Application Information: |
| How to apply: |
BEFORE YOU APPLY:
1.) Register for an account at: http://go2japan.org
2.) Contact us about your interest:
--- a.) Make a forum post on go2japan.org (preferred); or...
--- b.) Contact Robert Adair by phone: (630) 614-4613 or email: teams@asianaccess.org
3.) Wait for pre-approval to apply. There may be additional questions to answer about your situation.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
4.) If pre-approved to apply, you may download and complete the application form. Applications will not be received without initial contact. Print application materials: http://www.asianaccess.org/downloads/download-apps.html#jteams
5.) After reviewing your application, we will contact you about the next steps.
KEEP IN MIND:
a.) You must apply 4 months prior to expected date of departure.
b.) Use the j-Teams application forms.
Not quite ready to apply? Need more info? To talk with real live missionaries and recent alumni about what it's really like on this program, check out the forum on: http://www.go2japan.org/
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| Application: |
link to application form
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| Other Information: |
First Step: Register for an account at: http://go2japan.org
Contact Asian Access by making a forum post on go2japan.org prior to applying and making preparations.
If you have more than 6 team members, consider sending two teams.
The j-Teams program has been revamped to be more nationally-led in Japan. Come and partner with a great local church! You'll never be the same.
For more info, check out:
* http://asianaccess.org/jteams
* http://go2japan.org | http://go2japan.org/forum
* http://facebook.com/AsianAccess | http://facebook.com/go2japan
* http://twitter.com/AsianAccess | http://twitter/go_2_japan
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