This conference is conducted entirely in Japanese and is intended for Japanese-speaking pastors, missionaries, and church workers. For registration and full details, please visit the Japanese event page.
“From Inner Renewal to Church Revitalization”
When faith is renewed, the church changes. And when the church changes, the faith of its members is renewed in turn. At JOJC Conference 2026, we will explore together how the renewal of individual faith through the gospel leads to the revitalization of the whole church — and conversely, how changes in the church’s life and ministry deepen, ignite, and grow the faith of each member. These two realities are not in opposition; they mutually influence each other, cycling forward to bring the whole community to maturity. Faith moves the church, and the church nurtures faith. When the power of the gospel is at the center, true revitalization takes place. Come learn, pray, and begin a new journey of church and faith together.
Registration (Japanese page)
Speakers
Main Sessions
Makito Matsuda / Takanori Oba
Breakout Sessions
Brett Rayl / Migiwa / Daiki Kishimoto / Masaya Suzuki / Hyobu Sakamoto / Richard Brash & Yuko Brash / Robert Adair / Shoichiro Sugaya
※ Speaker Profiles (Japanese)
Breakout Sessions
Part 1
① “What is a Healthy Church?” — Brett Rayl
② “God’s Work Through Music Evangelism” — Migiwa
③ “Stop the Burnout! — Preventing Pastoral Burnout” — Daiki Kishimoto
④ “Building a Church Together with Young People — Igniting a Fire in Young Hearts” — Masaya Suzuki
Part 2
⑤ “Disciple Training — The Heart of Pastoral Ministry” — Hyobu Sakamoto
⑥ “Personal Evangelism Supporting Church Revitalization: My Uchi-Soto” — Richard Brash & Yuko Brash
⑦ “Caring for the Hearts of Mentors and Coaches” — Robert Adair
⑧ “The Church as God’s Family — Lessons from East Asian Churches” — Shoichiro Sugaya
Date & Venue
Date: Friday, September 11 – Saturday, September 12, 2026
Venue: Chunichi Conference Center, Nagoya
For: Pastors, missionaries, mission organization staff, seminary students, and laypeople
Program
| Day 1 (Fri, Sep 11) | 12:30 – 13:30 | Registration |
| 13:30 – 14:30 | Opening |
| 14:40 – 16:00 | Session 1 (Oba)
“Personal Holiness and Church Revitalization” |
| 16:10 – 17:10 | Workshop ① |
| ～ Dinner (boxed meal included) ～ |
| 18:15 – 19:30 | Session 2 (Matsuda)
“Breathing Life Back into the Church ①: The Need and Basis for Church Renewal” |
| 19:40 – 20:30 | Workshop ② |
| Day 2 (Sat, Sep 12) | 9:15 | Doors Open |
| 9:30 – 9:50 | Group Prayer |
| 10:00 – 11:00 | Breakout Session ① |
| 11:10 – 12:10 | Breakout Session ② |
| ～ Lunch (boxed meal included) ～ |
| 13:15 – 15:00 | Session 3 (Matsuda)
“Breathing Life Back into the Church ②: Practical Steps for Church Renewal” |
| 15:10 – 16:20 | Workshop ③ |
| 16:30 – 17:00 | Closing |
* Workshops consist of table discussions to practically apply what was shared in each session. Full attendance for both days is strongly encouraged.
Registration Fee
General: ¥4,000
Seminary Students: ¥3,000
* Includes two boxed meals. Payment is by advance bank transfer.
How to Register
Registration Period: June 11 – July 31
Capacity: 100 (first come, first served)
* Registration closes when capacity is reached. Please arrange your own accommodation if needed.
Enquiries: conference@cbijapan.org
Registration (Japanese page)