Church Planting Ep 2 - “this is what the church is called to do” - a podcast by OMF International UK

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In this episode of the Serve Asia podcast, host Chris Watts is joined by John, an OMF worker serving in Japan. Continuing the series on church planting, they discuss the importance of establishing groups of followers of Jesus all over the world. John shares his experience in church planting ministry in Sapporo, a city with a population of two million people. He also talks about his love for spending quality time with his family in parks, climbing trees, and telling stories. Tune in to hear more about the impact of church planting and the joy of creating a loving community.

Find out more about John and Izumi Church:

https://johnnewtonwebb.blogspot.com
https://hiragishiizumi.com

The Church Planting Season

In the Church Planting series, we're unpacking what it takes to establish local communities of believers in East Asia. Our guests are from different backgrounds and serve today in very different contexts, each seeking to make disciples of Jesus. They share how they got involved, the highs and lows of this long-term ministry, and what they've learned along the way.

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Send us email uk.podcast@omfmail.com

Timestamps

[00:01:49] Family
storytelling in the park.

[00:04:01] Understanding the
gospel at a young age.

[00:09:48] Churchlessness in
Japan.

[00:13:01] Learning Japanese
language and culture.

[00:19:22] Investing in
relationships in Japan.

[00:23:32] Christianity
involves meeting together as a church.

[00:25:09] The internet and
outreach.

[00:29:36] Reimagining the
term "church plant."

[00:34:23] Easter guest
services.