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Prayer for Japan
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Missionary, Michael Oh, will be with us on Sunday, January 9, to give a brief update on his work in Japan and lead us in prayer for the nation’s 125 million people.
Bio
Dr. Michael Oh is president and founder of Christ Bible Seminary in Nagoya, Japan, and father of four daughters, Hannah, Mikaela, Eowyn, and Elliot and a son, Michael Jr.
In 1998-99 Michael and his wife Pearl served as short-term missionaries with Mission to the World during which time they planted Chita Zion Presbyterian Church. After that term Michael completed a Master’s degree in East Asian Studies on a Regional Studies scholarship at Harvard University with a concentration in Japanese anthropology and sociology. Michael and his family moved back to Japan in January of 2004 before founding Christ Bible Seminary in April 2005.
Christ Bible Seminary is the fastest growing seminary in Japan making an impact among young Christians seeking a renewed vision for the next generation of Christianity in Japan. The ministry of Christ Bible Seminary also includes a sizable new church plant, All Nations Fellowship, lay training, and a contemporary worship event for young people called Heart and Soul which is the largest regular meeting of young Christians in Nagoya. Michael is a PCA Teaching Elder in the Philadelphia Presbytery and the youngest member of the executive leadership of the Lausanne Committee for World Evangelization.
Japan Overview
To inform your prayers for Japan, check out the helpful links below from the Nagoya Theological Seminary website:
• Introduction
• National Overview
• Historical Overview
• People, Culture and Society
• Religion
• History of Christianity in Japan
Pray…
• That God would take one of the most secular nations in the world and turn it into a nation that loves and fears God.
• That economic shocks and fear of the future will cause many to look to Christ.
• That the Lord would raise up pastors who are more passionate about Christ than material success.
• That God would richly bless Michael Oh and his ministry in Japan.
Wow that is awesome I did not even know there was a seminary in Japan. That is cool you always hear about Christians trying to go into Asia.
By Jacob Thompson on 01/02/2011I know some folks who are itching to join the first Sovereign Grace church plant in Japan…
By Scott Somerville on 01/04/2011Michael Oh is a great speaker! I wish I could be at Covenant Life today to hear him. I pray that many people will be effected by his testimony and will pray for Japan.
By Kim Dabbondanza (short term missionary in Japan) on 01/09/2011Commenting for this entry is closed. We close commenting on all blog entries after 30 days to avoid spammers who try to exploit older blog posts.