What is Mentoring #3
By: Chef Dashi “Mentoring is to walk alongside them on their faith journey to a deeper level and to personal wholeness.” (Second Level Ministry) Mentoring is like ‘wings’. ‘ It is an opportunity to ‘recognize and…
What is Mentoring #2
By: Chef Dashi “Mentoring is a process of spiritual growth during which a mentor prayerfully and intentionally guides and walks alongside a mentee.” (Second Level Ministry) Mentoring is like ‘the steering wheel of a car. Even if…
What is Mentoring #1
By: Chef Dashi “In the process of mentoring, it is important to provide mentoring that emphasizes spiritual care.” (Second Level Ministry) In the next series of articles, I would like to inform you about “what…
The Discipleship Journey
By: Chef Tamago Some of the finest disciples I have met are Japanese. Their culture promotes active, full participation in whatever they have publicly enjoined. They invest in what they choose to pursue. They dress…
Extending Hospitality to Others: Part 2
By: Chef Tamago Luke 24:13-19 – “Now that same day two of them were on their way to a village called Emmaus, which was about seven miles from Jerusalem. Together they were discussing everything that had taken place. And…
Extending Hospitality to Others: Part 1
By: Chef Tamago 1 Pet 4:7-11 – “7 Now the end of all things is near; therefore, be serious and disciplined for prayer. 8 Above all, maintain an intense love for each other, since love covers a multitude of sins.[k] 9 Be hospitable to one…
Ministry Carried Out in God
By: Chef Tofu The Holy Spirit brought a verse from John 3 into my mind recently: “But whoever does what is true comes to the light, so that it may be clearly seen that his…
All About God’s Kingdom
By: Chef Dashi “Repent; for the kingdom of heaven is at hand” (Matthew 3:2, 4:17, 10:7). What an incredible invitation that His kingdom is at hand for us. As I learn more about the beauty…
Discovery Bible Study
By: Chef Tofu For most Japanese people, being invited to any event or group that relates to spirituality or “religion” can be nerve-wracking. Particularly, the word “religion” (“shukyo” in Japanese) carries a lot of fear…
Biblical Fellowship
By Chef Niku Very often you hear of the term “biblical fellowship” being tossed around in church or from the pastor or even a sermon. Perhaps images of gathering in a small group studying the…