STINT Headquarters East Asia (Director: Joshua Na & staffs)
The East Asia interns will enroll in universities and live on campus in one of 30 possible universities. In this part of the world, security is critical and the mere gathering of a group can be cause for suspicion. Unlike any other place, the students are placed in almost equal positions with the local staff in the ministry. It is more akin to real mission work than training because of the hands-on experience. Therefore, spiritual and character maturity is greatly challenged. The training period is 1 year, beginning in the month of August. Japan (Directors: Sung Chul, KCCC & Mike Ebert, CCCI)
Both KCCC and CCCI have been sending STINT members to Japan for some time. Compared to other nations, Japan is easy to enter. However, due to its intricate language, complex social patterns and beliefs, and deeply rooted evil practices such as idol worship to thousands of gods, Japan is one of the most difficult places for missionaries to do ministry. Many missionaries are sent to Japan, but the fruits of their labor are slow to appear. But a new movement is growing among the young people on campus that is bringing to the ministry in Japan. |