The Reaching Japan Podcast: church-planting/ministry/missionary life in Japan
By James Miyashita
An in-depth look and behind the scenes details about the life and ministry of church planting missionaries James and Rosie Miyashita. You can sign up for their email updates by going to reachingjapan.com/subscribe
If you have any questions about something discussed in a previous episode, please send an email to james@reachingjapan.com
James and Rosie serve under the direction of Vision Baptist Church and Vision Baptist Missions in Alpharetta, Georgia.
Links:
reachingjapan.com/
visionbaptist.com/
visionmissions.org/
If you have any questions about something discussed in a previous episode, please send an email to james@reachingjapan.com
James and Rosie serve under the direction of Vision Baptist Church and Vision Baptist Missions in Alpharetta, Georgia.
Links:
reachingjapan.com/
visionbaptist.com/
visionmissions.org/
The Reaching Japan Podcast: church-planting/ministry/missionary life in JapanMay 28, 2021
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Learning Japanese - a Q&A with Rosie about her missionary journey learning Japanese
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.
Mar 21, 202449:54
Catching up.
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.
Sep 29, 202308:26
Cake (Extended episode with Rosie)
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.
Dec 05, 202215:54
Ideas 💡
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.
Nov 25, 202211:45
Location Location
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.
Oct 13, 202207:35
Reconnecting
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 :)
Sep 29, 202207:12
Heavy
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.
May 26, 202209:44
Positive
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.
May 19, 202207:42
Golden
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.
Apr 22, 202208:57
Branching out
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.
Mar 05, 202206:55
Ezra
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.
Feb 12, 202209:25
85,000
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.
Dec 18, 202106:55
The first time
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.
Nov 25, 202104:43
Move it, move it (EXTENDED EPISODE feat. Rosie)
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.
Nov 05, 202112:29
Signed and stamped
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.
Oct 15, 202106:54
With-Corona
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.
Sep 23, 202105:10
Reconnaissance
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.
Sep 17, 202104:03
Imprisoned (sort of)
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.
Sep 10, 202105:22
Angels
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.
Sep 03, 202106:24
Boxing and bagging
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.
Aug 27, 202104:43
T-minus Eleven
We are eleven days from our return to Japan. Here is a quick run down of what will be happening as well as some answers to questions we have been asked about our return.
Aug 20, 202106:36
The close and cheap mission trip
in this episode we cover an event that our mission board recently did called the world's cheapest mission trip as we have been gearing up to return to Japan.
Jul 29, 202104:21
V-B-S
Our home church is having vacation Bible school this week and it’s been a blast. In this episode you can also hear about the upcoming state of emergency Japan is about to go into and out travel plans for going back to Japan.
Jul 08, 202104:16
102
It’s been a crazy couple of weeks as we crank back up our podcast. From the Our Generation Camp to the latest meetings, here’s what we have been up to.
Jun 25, 202105:52
From the city - recorded live in NYC [guest appearance - Jon Canavan]
After spending several days in New York City we recorded this episode before departing. It is an update on what has been going on up in New York, as well as reasons for being in New York. You will also get to hear from church planter Jon Canavan and his vision for the city.
Jun 03, 202106:43
Nocturnal
We tried a new way of traveling on our trip to Ohio this past weekend. Whith two little ones, traveling is a different ballgame. Listen for details about the trip as well as a one-day side effect.
May 28, 202104:56
Camp Prep
Preparations are underway for this year’s Our Generation Missions Camp. Get more details as well as an update on our recent travels in this episode.
May 20, 202105:17
Going digital
In this episode we will be giving a brief update on the situation in Japan and how it will affect our re-entry later this year. We will also share a couple of prayer request for upcoming events as well as a Facebook group you can join to stay in touch.
May 14, 202106:54
Across the Appalachians
From meetings in North Carolina and Tennessee to a new Facebook group, here is the latest scoop.
May 06, 202108:36
Unstuck
Our weekend trip to be with churches this past weekend was far from what we typically do but God was in it all. In this episode we cover details about how our car was taken care of almost miraculously, as well as a neat opportunity to serve a church in North Carolina.
Apr 29, 202106:47
Poster giveaway
We’ve been studying the area we’re looking to plant a church as well as updating our partnering churches. In this episode you will also find a way to get a free poster from us in the mail. Thank you for listening!
Apr 22, 202106:27
Year 4
As we are praying and preparing to go back to Japan, we hit the 4-year mark in our marriage. GIF has truly been good to us. Here is an inside look as what we’ve been up to. There is a prayer request at the end as well.
Apr 15, 202105:59
From unexpected places
You prayed and God is preparing. In this episode we talk about what God is doing to raise up laborers for Japan. There are also some neat projects underway that may or may not involve virtual reality and Easter. Get the full details in this episode.
Apr 01, 202107:38
Puke and purchases
We’re definitely trying to get used to this furlough thing. Here’s what our first week back in the country has looked like as well as our plans for the next five months. We also will be sharing one brief prayer request at the end of the episode.
Mar 25, 202106:48
Returning to the U.S.A.
We just got back to the states and are working on getting off the ground. In this episode we cover what our transition looks like.
Mar 19, 202104:27
Saying goodbyes
We are wrapping up two years in Japan. Where does the time go? This last week is not a usual week for us that is packed with excitement and people. Tune in to find out what we are up to.
Mar 11, 202107:52
Stay Home Crusade
We just finished the first night of stay home church, and are about to head into the second and third nights. Furlough is coming up Rosie is about to graduate. There’s a lot going on. Here are some details.
Mar 04, 202104:20
Seizure
In this episode we cover details about our younger sons seizure that happened this past week. We will also be talking about the survey trip happening right now in Nagoya as well as some exciting projects in the works.
Feb 24, 202105:48
Opinion Paper, Tissue Paper
Rosies is wrapping up language school and she just finished her finals. This episode covers those details as well as a new way we are advertising things for the church.
Feb 18, 202105:29
The valley of the Faith
It’s been a busy few days scoping out Nagoya. In this episode you can hear about some of the details inside the trip as well as an opportunity we are creating to visit Japan remotely
Feb 11, 202106:50
Corona crusade
In this episode I would like to share with you the details about our upcoming online crusade. We will be talking about the current situation in Japan with the coronavirus that has led up to this online crusade as well as a little bit about the inner workings of how we will make it happen.
Feb 04, 202106:15
Introduction and Welcome
A brief explanation about why we are starting a podcast
Jan 23, 202102:04