How do you study the Bible with your children? How do you consistently share the gospel with them? How do you equip them to make disciples? We do not claim to be experts but thought this was worth sharing. We recently began the “Creation to Christ” Bible study with our children. It has been a … More Discovery Bible study with our children
If we are not making disciples, are we true disciples of Jesus Christ?
Check out this video of Francis Chan and David Platt discussing a disciple’s obedience to make disciples as evidence of true saving faith.
Francis Chan’s upcoming book “Multiply” is available for pre-order on Amazon.com with release date of 11.01.2012. The chapters can be downloaded for free here.
Check out the resources for disciple-making at the Multiply website: http://www.multiplymovement.com
A few highlights from tonight’s ministry training w Pastor Toyoharu Kamidate at Grace Church Sapporo:
Vision: “We Christians in Japan must proclaim the full gospel w clarity & make multiplying disciples who start multiplying churches! Lets pray to increase Christians in Hokkaido, Japan from 0.4% to 1% and then 10%!”
“Christians aren’t responsible for Japanese to believe in Jesus. That’s God’s role. We Christians are responsible for the people of Japan to hear the full gospel w clarity! That IS our role”
“Christians, you must be bold in proclaiming the full gospel with clarity! Do what it takes to be prepared. Practice sharing with your spouse or your kids or to yourself in the mirror. We must proclaim the full gospel with clarity!”
… More Kamidate Sensei casts vision for gospel multiplication in Japan.
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What Jesus commanded His disciples to do in both English & Japanese.
NOTE: For those of you who are visual, there are a number of photos at the bottom of this post. Enjoy! Dearest Ministry Support Family: Greetings from the Cooper family in Sapporo, Japan! We have reached the 3-month mark of our 1-year mission at Grace Church Sapporo and cannot believe how much we have seen the … More Coopers in Sapporo, JAPAN | Oct ’12 Ministry UPDATE
Norihito is unique here in Japan. Yes, he is a man-child who at the age of 14 looks like he is in his early 20’s. Yes, he can consume large amounts of food (he recently ate 7lbs of food at a buffet) without any immediate natural consequences. Yes, he is as strong as an ox … More Norihito is unique. Are you?
“Hello, my name is Nakagawa. Can I please have 5 minutes of your time to share something very important?” That is how Nakagawa san (pictured w black pants) & 14 other Japanese believers began conversations on the streets of downtown Sapporo, Japan last Saturday. With Bibles in hand, the Holy Spirit in their heart & … More Got 5 Minutes?
Note: photos can be viewed at the bottom of this post Our dearest ministry supporters: It has been an exciting 6 weeks here in Sapporo, Japan thus far. We wanted to drop you a quick email to say hello and give you a brief update on our life and ministry. First off, we are SO … More Coopers on a Mission in Sapporo, Japan UPDATE | 08.10.2012
It is overwhelming to walk and ride our bikes through the streets of Sapporo, Japan and look into the eyes of the people here knowing that statistically almost every single one of them (99.6% to be exact) do not know Jesus Christ. Standing on top of Mt Moiwa with our children looking out over the … More What does 1.9 million look like?
Quick update: We are so thankful for the church community of Grace Church Sapporo. Weekends are like being at a family camp (Scenic Hills-ish) so the kids are having the time of their lives! Friends of all ages, sports, snacks, playing in the park, lots of laughs…we delight to see our kids plugging in. Isaiah … More It’s like family camp (Scenic Hills-ish)
Coopers On A Mission 