We believe church planting is the New Testament model for expanding the kingdom of God and a key component to completing Jesus' Great Commission. By planting local churches and leading multiplying family groups, we have seen great Gospel success in Japan already. Our PAZ Church Japan campuses have, by God's grace, consistently grown around 50% numerically per year. Our heart is to care for each church member through intentional Christian mentoring and discipleship meetings.
Japanese people are finding hope in Jesus and are introduced to him in local churches. According to OneHope's Global Youth Culture report, 71% of teens in Japan experience high levels of anxiety. The same study found that 81% of Japanese teenagers struggle with depression. Bullying, pressure for students to succeed on high stakes tests, and other factors make suicide a leading cause of death for those aged 15 - 39 in Japan. The Asahi Shimbun reports: Japan’s aging rate of 29.3 percent is the highest among the world’s 200 countries and regions.
While there are other societal issues, we know Jesus can save and bring healing! Your support directly brings grace and hope to millions in Tokyo who have never heard that Jesus cares deeply about them.