Endorsed ministries

JEMA Endorsed Ministries connect with JEMA to serve the broader community in Japan when their purpose aligns with JEMA’s. They maintain their organizational freedom.

	Endorsed Ministry
	Barnabas International provides pastoral care for global workers and exists to edify, encourage, enrich and strengthen servants in ministry. We are pastoral care providers, shepherding the hearts and souls of God’s people. Our ministry priorities are targeted toward global servants, pastors, national church leaders, and their families.
	Camp Raphayada was established by JEBM (Japan Evangelical Baptist Ministries) in 2001 in Nakanoho, Seki City, Gifu Prefecture.Camp Raphayada exists to provide an accessible, relatively secluded, well equipped campsite for evangelism, discipleship and training, and for fellowship for area churches and believers.
	Christian Academy in Japan (CAJ) equips students to impact the world for Christ. We foster a biblical worldview and provide an American-style program in English. Our more than 430 students come from missionary and business families. CAJ’s School Support Services provides Christ-centered educational support for the children of missionaries and other families who desire this type of assistance.
	Community Arts Tokyo is building community through the arts for the sake of church growth in Japan. Community Arts Tokyo works with local church communities to bring people into gospel community and understanding, customizing artistic events such as concerts, performances, festivals, exhibitions, lectures, panel discussions, and parties. We also offer art-based Bible studies, art-related printed materials, musical instruction, and artistic relief and recovery work.
	Connect Mission Support Center is a non-profit project managed through Community Church Nagoya. Our vision is to strengthen, equip and release missionaries across Japan and East Asia to fulfill the great commission. We provide resources, tools and training to missionaries which they can apply in their own field. Training programs to support outreach and discipleship and cross-cultural understanding General Japanese study Specific Japanese modules to enable sharing faith and discipling others in Japanese. Mentoring for those that want us use English or business as a tool for evangelism and discipleship
	CPI (Church Planting Institute)’s vision is to see gospel-empowered churches and disciples multiplying throughout Japan. Our mission is to connect Christian workers through the gospel for church planting and renewal in Japan.
	CRASH Japan (Christian Relief, Assistance, Support, and Hope Japan) – 一般社団法人クラッシュジャパン) is a non-profit Christian disaster relief organization based in Tokyo that is officially recognized by the Japanese government. Before disaster strikes we equip and prepare churches and missions to be ready and respond effectively. When disaster happens, we mobilize Christian volunteers to work with churches and other local ministries. Our mission is to serve the local church to bring the help and hope through the body of Christ to those in need in Japan. We are here to help. Facebook page.
	Drawbridge Creations is a web-based manga outreach with the three-fold purpose of reaching the unchurched, resourcing the Church, and empowering Christian artists, in order to bridge the gap between Church and culture; between Jesus and Japan.
	Family Forum Japan (FFJ) exists to strengthen families by disseminating vital truths from God’s Word, to communicate the Gospel of salvation through the medium of family issues, and to assist churches in serving and reaching their communities through the medium of family issues. FFJ does this through producing helpful and relevant resources, through offering talks and seminars, and through providing timely and reliable information. Facebook (Japanese page) Facebook (English page)
	Fellowship of Christian Athletes Japan (一般社団法人FCAジャパン) seeks to see the world transformed by Jesus Christ through the influence of coaches and athletes. Since 1954, we have strived to see our mission – to lead every coach and every athlete into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ and His church – become a reality, in Japan (since 2012) and throughout the world. We engage, equip, and empower coaches and athletes through huddles (small groups), events, training, and resources.
	Grace House is home for people who share Christian values to enjoy living together in fellowship as well as walking together in faith. We also desire to welcome those who are still seeking a relationship with Christ. Since 2011, the Grace House has an open door for guest house visitors, individuals and groups mainly on but not limited to missionary trips as well as church gatherings and retreats. Altogether the Grace House has been blessed to welcome over 300 individuals and over 40 churches and mission groups so far every year. At present, we operate five houses in Nagoya and six houses in Tokyo metropolitan area and seek always to increase similar houses mainly in these areas. Facebook page
	Ishikawa Hope International School (IHI) is focused on making disciples for Christ. 100% of the staff are Christians, and we teach a Biblical world view to the children throughout all the subjects. We teach half of the subjects in English, and the other half of the subjects are taught in Japanese. We accept children from Kindergarten to grade 12. We are located about 20 minutes from downtown Kanazawa, and the beach is about 5 minutes walking distance from the school building. Our school is surrounded by beautiful nature. The staff love God and are passionate about sharing their faith with the lost. We desire to glorify God in everything we do in the school and outside the school.
	Japan international Sports Partnership is that – a partnership not an organisation. Our mission is to connect Churches with each other, with their local communities and connect people to God via sports and community outreach. We are using the Olympics and Paralympics as a catalyst to grow sports ministry and Kingdom mission opportunities. Our prayer is that each church who gets involved will bless its area and grow sports ministry. Join us to work together to see a transformed Japan.
	Kyoto International University Academy (ACSI accredited) provides bilingual education for G1-12 students based upon a Biblical worldview. As self-directed learners with effective communication, critical thinking and problem solving skills that transcend cultural differences, our students are equipped to have an impact on society. While offering dual enrollment university courses to our high school students, our KIU Foundations Program also offers a western-style liberal arts program to prepare and position students to launch their university studies at a very affordable cost. Course credits are transferable to complete degrees at most universities/colleges in the US and Canada.
	NORTHSTAR runs a lodge and outdoor school located in the Northern Japanese Alps (Norikura Kogen) just 1hr from Matsumoto city, in Nagano prefecture. We exists to come alongside churches, youth ministries, schools, and other groups to help them reach lives in a way that has not been realized before. We have seen how God has used NORTHSTAR to reach the core adventurer through relationships with shops and major brands. Through specially designed events, we have the opportunity to become “nakama” (a friend in the inner circle) and thus penetrate a world that can be so difficult to influence.
	OIC Japan (Overseas Instruction in Counseling Japan) is an ACBC (Association of Certified Biblical Counselors) certified organization to train Biblical Counselors. Since 2006, OIC has been training Biblical Counselors in over 31 countries. Since 2018, OIC has been training Biblical Counselors in Japan. OIC Japan is serving the local Japanese churches by training biblical counselors and translating biblical counseling materials from English to Japanese. Believers can receive a Biblical Counseling certificate recognized from OIC Japan by taking four module trainings over the time span of two years. Facebook
	Okinawa Christian School International uses Christian education to reach Japan for Jesus. We have over 400 preK-12 students, many of whom are Japanese. We equip each student to walk with God and impact the world for Him. Our accredited program addresses the whole person, is communicated in English, and uses an American-style approach. It is Biblically based, recognizes all truth is God’s truth, emphasizes sharing the Gospel and discipleship, and encourages Biblical thinking and living. Facebook page
	OneHope is an international ministry that is changing lives by sharing Scripture with children and youth around the world. Jesus is the one and only hope for eternity and when we present Him to the next generation lives are transformed. We have a plan to reach every young person, in every nation, with a relevant Gospel message by the year 2030. In Japan, we provide evangelism resources to local church to support evangelism to children and youth. We are also involved with advocacy, research, networking and training.
	The Reaching Japanese for Christ Network RJC’s vision is to build a network to enhance each other’s ministries for sharing the Gospel and making disciples of Jesus Christ among Japanese. RJC exists to glorify God by connecting, equipping, and encouraging those who have a heart for reaching Japanese with the Gospel, internationally and locally. Facebook page
	The Well International is a counselling, coaching, spiritual direction and training centre based in three major centers in Asia: Chiang Mai and Bangkok, Thailand, and now also in Nagoya, Japan. Our team of professionals come from all over the world and are committed to supporting Christian cross-cultural workers in Asia to thrive where they are called. For more than 20 years, The Well has been committed to providing the highest standard of care to global workers struggling with everything from marriage difficulties and depression to career conflict and transition stress. We also specialize in training Christian workers to care well for those they serve through our many professional workshops and courses.
	Yokohama Christian School (YCS) is now in its 16th year of operation in the Yamate area of Yokohama. YCS serves the international and local community as a high-quality, family-centered preschool and elementary school. We aim to maintain high academic standards, while bringing the word of God to each student and family. As a member of the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI), we are proud to be developing strong Christian curriculum that equips students to impact their family, community, and world. In 2017, YCS finished the STAR pre-accreditation program through ACSI and plans to pursue full accreditation in the next 5 years.
	ZOE Japan supports the global mission to bring the Good News of Jesus Christ to the un-reached people of the earth. We strive to demonstrate God’s love in the work we do preventing child trafficking and the rescue and restoration of children who were trafficked for sex or labor as well as caring for orphans in need.