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The difference we make

JCL is striving to make a significant difference in the advance of the gospel amongst Japanese people.  There are many ways we seek to do this, including working to plant new churches, seeking to encourage personal evangelism to individuals, using Gospel Music to touch the hearts of many and befriending students who are doing courses of study abroad.  Here are a few examples, to whet your appetite.  

Gospel Music

Gospel Music

JCL Network Partners Heidi and Dave Skipper are both working in the field of music in Japan. Heidi leads and manages work with Gospel Choirs, which are very popular in Japan. Read more

Published: 16th October, 2020

Updated: 7th January, 2021

Author: Ian Maclennan

New Life in Christ Jesus

New Life in Christ Jesus

Through the work of JCL we are seeing people come to new life in Jesus Christ. One of these is Junpei Morimoto who was baptised at South London Japanese Church by JCL Mission Pastor Katsutoshi Shimizu. Read more

Published: 19th October, 2020

Author: Ian Maclennan

South London Japanese Church

South London Japanese Church

South London Japanese Church was planted by Pastor Katsutoshi Shimizu and his wife Yukiko in April 2018. It has been exciting to hear about how the Lord has been calling Japanese to himself through this young and dynamic new church! Read more

Published: 16th October, 2020

Updated: 28th November, 2022

Author: Ian Maclennan

Testimony - Anna Moriya

Testimony - Anna Moriya

Anna Moriya became a Christian during a time of study abroad at Exeter in the UK. She shares how she came to meet the Lord Jesus and to know and trust him, with the help of friends she met while at Exeter. Read more

Published: 16th October, 2020

Updated: 28th October, 2020

Author: Ian Maclennan

The Student Scene

The Student Scene

There are around 3,000 Japanese students studying in UK universities in most years, plus many others in colleges and other educational establishments. Meeting with them is a fantastic opportunity for us to share the reason for the hope which we have. Read more

Published: 16th October, 2020

Updated: 19th October, 2020

Author: Ian Maclennan

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    Prayer for Japan

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    What do Japanese people believe?

    Japanese belief systems are very different from American and European ones. Here are some general comments with respect to faith and belief which may apply to many Japanese.

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    Bilingual Japanese/English Bible - ESV

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  • Christianity in Japan

    Christianity in Japan

    Christianity is very much a minority religion in Japan at present. We estimate that between 0.2% and 0.5% of Japanese have fully embraced the gospel, which makes the Japanese among the least-reached major people groups in the world.

  • Donate

    Donate

    The spiritual need in Japan is great, most Japanese have never heard the gospel and do not know a Christian. Your gift will make a big difference, thank you! To support a specific JCL Partner, let us know in the Leave a Comment box.

  • Understanding Japanese thinking

    Understanding Japanese thinking

    Japanese culture is very different from Western European or American culture. Here are a few pointers which will hopefully be helpful.

  • Sharing the gospel with my Japanese friend

    Sharing the gospel with my Japanese friend

    It can be challenging to explain the gospel to someone from a completely different culture, who also has a different mother tongue! Here are a few approaches to consider.

  • Japanese language materials

    Japanese language materials

    There are a number of helpful resources in Japanese which you can use to share the gospel with your Japanese friends and colleagues. Here are a few suggestions.

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    英国日本人教会・日本語礼拝のご案内

    英国日本人教会・日本語礼拝のご案内

  • Our vision

    Our vision

    JCL's vision is to help make a significant difference in the progress of the gospel among the Japanese over the first half of this century.

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    Volunteer

    We would love to have you join us as a volunteer, read on to see what opportunities there are for service.

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