USING A PROVEN MODEL TO PLANT A JAPANESE CHURCH A Partnership Proposal for YOUR CHURCH from LIFE Ministries for Planting a Church in Japan PCN = Parent Church Networks RTN = Regional Training Networks EXTENDING THE VISION:

USING A PROVEN MODEL TO PLANT A CHURCH Japan and Its Need Japan is the strategic gateway to Asia Japan is the strategic gateway to Asia 85% of the world’s unbelievers live in Asia Considered the “model Asian economy” <1% of Japanese people know Christ Unprecedented social upheaval in Japan Unprecedented social upheaval in Japan Suicide rate at an all-time high Economic difficulties since early 90’s Troubled youth culture; increasing crime rate Growth of materialism and religious cults “A superpower without a moral compass”

USING A PROVEN MODEL TO PLANT A CHURCH LIFE’s Response to the Needs Leadership Development Leadership Development Trained over 200 Japanese pastors whose churches account for 90% of Japan’s church growth From 12 pastors trained nationally to trained regionally each year Now completely indigenous (every staff member is Japanese) Evangelism Evangelism Sent over 2,500 missionaries to 600 churches Music ministry to help churches develop worship Friendship Golf to reach businessmen LIFE Ministries is a strategic outreach with a far-reaching vision for the future. Their model of training leaders while sharing God's Word is one of the best I've ever seen. Steve Hayner Former President, InterVarsity

USING A PROVEN MODEL TO PLANT A CHURCH Church Planting = starting new churches Church Growth = strengthening existing churches LIFE’s Core Business

USING A PROVEN MODEL TO PLANT A CHURCH What They’re Saying… I thank God for the fresh and innovative ways that LIFE Ministries is advancing the cause of Christ in Asia. Lives are being changed for eternity. Praise God! Dr. Walter Kaiser, President, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary My friends at LIFE Ministries are being used by God to build His Kingdom in Asian countries that are resistant to the Gospel. I have supported their work for many years. Dr. Lon Allison, Director, The Billy Graham Center at Wheaton College

USING A PROVEN MODEL TO PLANT A CHURCH LIFE’s 20/20 Vision 100 church multiplication teams To deploy 100 church multiplication teams in order to 1,000 reproducible congregations establish 1,000 reproducible congregations that 1 million new followers of Christ enfold 1 million new followers of Christ, who will in turn 1,000 missionaries from Japan send 1,000 missionaries from Japan to the cities of Asia that will 1 billion people be home to 1 billion people by the year 2020 A.D.

USING A PROVEN MODEL TO PLANT A CHURCH The New Opportunity 1996~99: Yamagata Church Multiplication Project I Partnership with 5 visionary pastors Partnership with 5 visionary pastors Rural, more traditional & resistant part of Japan Rural, more traditional & resistant part of Japan Network of pastors and church multiplication missionaries Network of pastors and church multiplication missionaries All five churches reproduced (within 30 months) All five churches reproduced (within 30 months) 1999~2002 Yamagata CM Project II 5 newly-planted churches began plans to reproduce again and are doing so 5 newly-planted churches began plans to reproduce again and are doing so Each of the mother churches are also involved in multiplying Each of the mother churches are also involved in multiplying

USING A PROVEN MODEL TO PLANT A CHURCH A Reproducible Model… At least 3 churches networked together At least 3 churches networked together Mutual encouragement and prayer Pastor coaching in church planting strategy Learning from each other Each mother church selects Japanese pastor of new church… at the outset Each mother church selects Japanese pastor of new church… at the outset Several layers of teamwork Mother church pastors Daughter church pastors Missionaries and Japanese Christians working together United purpose  plant a church in 3 years United purpose  plant a church in 3 years Missionaries, if involved, stay for 3 years or less

USING A PROVEN MODEL TO PLANT A CHURCH …with Predictable Outcomes After 3 years, these outcomes are expected: After 3 years, these outcomes are expected: An indigenous, self-autonomous church is established with ongoing Japanese leadership An indigenous, self-autonomous church is established with ongoing Japanese leadership The new church does not require ongoing financial support from the North American church The new church does not require ongoing financial support from the North American church The missionary leaves without creating dependency The missionary leaves without creating dependency The North American church has planted a church in the strategic nation of Japan and helped to reach a community for Christ The North American church has planted a church in the strategic nation of Japan and helped to reach a community for Christ

USING A PROVEN MODEL TO PLANT A CHURCH The Need for Church Planting Associates CP Associates will: CP Associates will: Usually be years of age Usually be years of age Exhibit a learning posture Exhibit a learning posture Raise a portion of their finances Raise a portion of their finances Work alongside a Japanese pastor Work alongside a Japanese pastor Be mentored by an experienced missionary Be mentored by an experienced missionary Accelerate the church multiplication process by incorporating their gifts and abilities Accelerate the church multiplication process by incorporating their gifts and abilities Have many placement options… Have many placement options…

USING A PROVEN MODEL TO PLANT A CHURCH The Missions Partnership Japanese Church LIFE Ministries Sending Church Senior Pastor Rent Vision Strategy Funds Expertise Mobilization Training Networking Funds Missionary (CP Associate) Prayer Funds

USING A PROVEN MODEL TO PLANT A CHURCH Breakdown of Costs

USING A PROVEN MODEL TO PLANT A CHURCH Commitment to Partner Together Proven methodology to advance God’s Kingdom in Japan Proven methodology to advance God’s Kingdom in Japan Make an eternal difference in a community Make an eternal difference in a community Work through God’s vehicle – His local church Work through God’s vehicle – His local church Plant a church in 3 years for a fraction of what it would cost in the U.S. Plant a church in 3 years for a fraction of what it would cost in the U.S.

USING A PROVEN MODEL TO PLANT A CHURCH Options for Partnership Signing on for a 3-year church planting project involves: Signing on for a 3-year church planting project involves: Supplying the project with 1-3 Church Planting Associates over three years Supplying the project with 1-3 Church Planting Associates over three years Contributing to some of the church planting expenses: Contributing to some of the church planting expenses: Some of the costs related to the Church Planting Associate Some of the costs related to the Church Planting Associate Supplement the Church Planting Training for the Japanese pastor Supplement the Church Planting Training for the Japanese pastor “I’ve not only helped send our people to Japan through LIFE, but I went with them myself. They are definitely on the cutting edge of missions in a difficult place.” Dr. Ken Uyeda Fong Pastor, Evergreen Baptist Church, Los Angeles

USING A PROVEN MODEL TO PLANT A CHURCH The Next Step Contact us for more details: Find out specifically what’s involved Get a financial breakdown of related expenses See how LIFE’s Mobilization Specialist will help you identify your Church Planting Associate Learn how LIFE will train your Church Planting Associate for ministry in Japan Discover what a typical experience is like for Church Planting Associates Get straightforward answers to your questions

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