Every journey begins with a step, but sometimes you don’t know how many steps are left until you reach your destination. Eight years ago, our team was asked to “cross the Jordan and take the land”. We knew that God had buildings for us in...
During my years of living in Japan, I've observed and learned many things about the people and culture of this amazing land. As an example, when Japanese say a formal farewell, or 'Sayounara' さようなら to family, friends or visitors who are leaving for a long time,they bow...
“In him we were also chosen, having been predestined according to the plan of him who works out everything in conformity with the purpose of his will.” - Eph. 1:11 15 years ago God spoke to my wife after He had given her a picture of...
[embed width="560" height="315"]https://vimeo.com/148823553[/embed] YWAM Tokyo is currently in the process of trying to purchase a property from the Baptist Church in Japan, in order to house Discipleship Training School (DTS) students. The property includes two houses and land. The price for all of this is basically...
One of the things that I love most about Japanese culture is art. Japan is well known for it's beauty in nature, but also in the songs, poems and artwork created by Japanese people. I believe the creativity behind all the Haikus, Anime, and the...
-E. Devin Vander Meulen II, Staff at YWAM Tokyo CULTURE OF HONOR: In 2011, I landed in Narita Airport in Tokyo, Japan for the very first time. Immediately, I noticed a strong cultural value for honor. After growing up in the west for 25 years, I was...
