Japanese
Bringing Hope through God’s Word
The people of Japan continue to face economic and emotional challenges following the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami. By the grace of God many are also open to spiritual encouragement during this time of crisis, and Back to God Ministries International Japanese media mission is strategically situated to provide needed programming at this time.
Our Japanese media ministry proclaims the Good News of the Gospel through radio, websites and Internet accessible cell-phones. As people respond to our outreach, an increasing number of people are downloading our devotional and evangelistic messages, grateful to hear God’s Word. Sumie sent this message: “I listened to Morning Word for the first time this morning. I felt that it purified my heart. I would like to continue studying God’s Word.”
Personal Impact
Earthquake Survivor Finds Hope
When the devastating earthquake and tsunami hit northern Japan in March 2011 46-year-old Nobuhiro and many of his neighbors lost so much. “Some of my friends from childhood were killed by the tsunami,” he recalls. “My house was located in Natori, a city by the coast, and we were evacuated with every aftershock. Sometimes we had…
Featured Program
Tohoku Asa no Kotoba (Morning Word)
Morning Word is a 5-minute Bible-teaching program aired on Saturdays on three commercial radio stations in Northern Japan and can also be heard at jesus-web.org. The program is designed to attract seekers to God’s Word.
Japanese Programs
Namiko’s Hohoemi Talk (Namiko’s Smiling Talk)
jesus-web.orgMrs. Namiko Kumada hosts a 15-minute program for children called Namiko’s Smiling Talk. The evangelistic program features Bible stories for children in Japan who may have no other way to hear about Jesus. Families can access the program or download audio files at jesus-web.org.
Rejoice
jesus-web.orgRejoice—daily devotionals produced in cooperation with the general assembly of the Reformed Church of Japan—are available at jesus-web.org.
Seisho wo Hirako (Let’s Open the Bible)
jesus-web.orgRev. Masao Yamashita, Japanese ministry leader for Back to God Ministries International, hosts Let’s Open the Bible, a weekly biblical sermon which can be heard at jesus-web.org.
Kirisuto eno Jikan (The Hour for Christ)
jesus-web.orgThe Hour for Christ is a weekly evangelistic message by various pastors presenting biblical truths for those who wish to learn more about the Christian faith. The program is broadcast on Sundays, and can also be heard at jesus-web.org.
Box 190 (Q&A)
jesus-web.orgRev. Masao Yamashita, Japanese ministry leader for Back to God Ministries International, hosts Box 190 (Q&A), a 15-minute weekly question and answer talk format, outlining spiritual truths for the listening audience. The program is aired on local radio stations and can also be heard at jesus-web.org.
Tohoku Asa no Kotoba (Morning Word)
jesus-web.orgMorning Word is a 5-minute Bible-teaching program aired on Saturdays on three commercial radio stations in Northern Japan and can also be heard at jesus-web.org. The program is designed to attract seekers to God’s Word.
Asa no Kotoba (Morning Word)
jesus-web.orgMorning Word, a 5-minute daily devotional, is received by thousands of cell phone subscribers each Monday through Saturday. The program can also be heard at jesus-web.org.
