New Publication - Richard Brash

JCL Mission Partner Richard Brash has recently published a new book - "A Christian's Pocket Guide to How God Preserved the Bible".

Richard is currently teaching theology at Christ's Bible Institute in Nagoya. He, his wife Yuko and their family relocated to Japan in July 2020.

Check out Richard's new book on Amazon

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Prayer for Japan

Prayer is critically important. Please join us as we intercede for the advance of the gospel amongst Japanese people across the world.
Prayer for Japan

Prayer is critically important. Please join us as we intercede for the advance of the gospel amongst Japanese people across the world.
Prayer for Japan

Prayer is critically important. Please join us as we intercede for the advance of the gospel amongst Japanese people across the world.
Meet & Pray - Philip & Sunny Glass

We are pleased to offer everyone the opportunity to meet and pray online with Philip and Sunny Glass. They are currently in the UK where Philip is training. Please join us as we hear their news and pray for them!

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