Three Teams: 32 members to Osaka and Kyoto
Evangelism: 88 Shared - 26 Accepted
Ministry: English Camp, Korean Culture Night, Campus Ministry, Church Ministry, Discipleship

With a population of 125 million people, 80% of which observes Shinto practices at least once a year, evangelism in Japan has often been a difficult endeavor. The average student in Japan has never been given the opportunity to accept the Gospel message or even heard the name of Jesus Christ. Traditions in culture make it difficult to even share the Gospel for what it is. Increasing interests in western civilization, however, have made English a wonderful tool for getting to know students in Japan.

The World Cup competition in 2002 has also bolstered an increase in interest for relations with Korea and Korean students. The building of lasting relationships in Japan between our students has been vital to our sharing of the Gospel.