JOJC Director
Welcome to the Joy of Japan Center for Church Planting and Development!
At the Joy of Japan Center, we believe the Church is God’s home for us on earth. He designed it, He’s building it, and one day He’ll complete it so that we have permanent, eternal residency!
In the Bible, God gives us a rich variety of powerful and wonderful images of the Church, such as Christ’s body, bride, household, temple, priests, people, nation, and more. In addition, God has given us wisdom from His Word, as well as, the tools and resources to plant and develop His Church. We believe the Gospel of Jesus is foundational because it gives birth to the Church, which is His bride whom He cherishes, nurtures, and empowers.
At the Joy of Japan Center, these are some of the themes we explore, learn about, and seek to apply to church planting. So please, join us, and make yourself at “home” at the Joy of Japan Center!
Gary Watanabe
Director of the Joy of Japan Center for Church Planting and Development
