The Serve Asia Podcast OMF International UK

Hey kids, are you ready for an adventure? Join Chris as he hikes through some of China's geography. Climb the dizzying heights of the Himalayas, where you find Mount Everest. Look out for snow leopards! Cross the sandy Gobi Desert on a camel. Journey down the Yangtze River for nearly 4000 miles. Get ready for an exciting tour of this incredible nation here on Kids Exploring East Asia!



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Hey kids, are you ready for an adventure? Join Chris as he introduces the fascinating country of China. Explore China's immense size and population, historical artefacts like the Terracotta Army, and the diverse landscapes, animals, and people. Get ready for an exciting tour of this incredible nation here on Kids Exploring East Asia!



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David Robinson shares how his life changed from being an indifferent churchgoer to a risk-taking evangelist and the role Billy Graham played in the change! He shares about his decades of missionary work in Thailand and Cambodia and points us to the power of faith and personal relationships in spreading the gospel.

David's strategic approach to church planting emphasises the importance of quality time with people, expectant faith, and the nurturing of local believers to eventually lead their own congregations. He opens up about the personal and spiritual challenges of church planting, from grappling with language barriers and potential dangers to overcoming feelings of inadequacy. Despite these hurdles, he reveals the profound joy that comes from witnessing the growth of individuals and communities who respond to the gospel message.





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Roger Carswell, a dedicated evangelist and long-standing OMF supporter, joins us to respond to our podcast series on creation care and shares his tips for sharing Jesus in everyday life. Roger has been spreading the gospel for over five decades. He sheds light on prayerfulness and the use of Christian leaflets as conversation starters about faith. He encourages everyone to share their faith stories, even those who don't consider themselves evangelists. His valuable advice on connecting with others through meaningful conversations, literature, websites, and podcasts will inspire you to share the gospel joyfully.



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Your work is a great opportunity for making Jesus known across the street and across the world.

Ngaira joins us to tell us about Work+Go, an event exploring this idea of gospel witness in and through our work.

Saturday 4 November, Manchester. See you there.

Book your tickets and find out more at workandgo.org

Hear last year's speakers on the Work+Go podcast.

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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.comhttps://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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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.

[00:37:26] Difficulty
reaching younger generations.

[00:41:20] Personal
evangelism and outreach.

[00:45:00] Building trust
through community involvement.

[00:49:20] Trusting God's
Promises.

[00:52:42] Building
relationships through small interactions.

[00:56:05] Perseverance and
small acts.

[01:00:37] Being too cautious?

[01:04:44] Short-term opportunities
in Japan.