Church planting is God’s work in God’s time
Apr 13, 2026
Church planting unfolds in God’s time, not ours.
Church planting unfolds in God’s time, not ours.
“The most effective way to share the good news of Jesus is through planting a church.”
Yubetsu is a quiet town of about 8,000 people on the north-eastern coast of Hokkaido.
Earlier this year, as I left on a ministry trip to my home country, I felt disappointed. Ministry in Japan was not going the way
Do you know anyone who likes waiting? I think few people would say it’s something they enjoy.
As we walk through this Advent season, I pray we can time to consider where our hope truly rests.
At the right time, you will see God open the door to the heart. Keep trusting him and taking steps of faith.
In Japan, what we often see is the small percentage of the Christian population and the struggles of small churches.
In March, I served as an interpreter at a camp for university students. My interaction with the students was almost zero. One day I sighed—“God,
Recently, I joined a Hi.B.A camp (泊まり会), a Christian group with high school and university students.
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