"Doing Church As A Team" Conference

We have just ended our time at the DCAT conference. It's 11pm in Japan (4 am in Hawaii) and we've just arrived at our hotel. The past two days have been overwhelming to witness God's work in Japan. In a populated place of 48 million people and a small percentage (4%) of Christians, we witnessed our mighty God at work. There were over 650 people in attendance from 90+ churches some traveling as far as Okinawa (outside of Japan) and many hours by train. 

We have been astounded by the excellence of the team coordinating the conference. We are proud of the young Japanese leaders who once interned and studied in Hawaii during the early days of New Hope, who are now pastors of New Hope churches all over Asia. We have been so blessed by the hospitality of the people. 

Christians in Japan are hungry to learn and be encouraged in our faith. Their servant heart is admirable. Personally it was a great reminder of how much I have ... resources, access to materials, the fellowship of a great church and most importantly free access to the King. I can often forget and take for granted my relationship with Jesus. I need venues like this to remind me of who I am in Christ and what we are a part of at New Hope and Pacific Rim Bible College. 

Thank you good Lord for all that you say, all that you do and all that you are!