
SUMMER MISSIONS

The goal of the summer mission program is that you would fall in love with the people and country of Japan! Less than 1% are gospel believing Christians. So you will have cross-cultural experiences as you share your faith, build lasting friendships, and help local congregations reach out to their communities. We want your relationship to God deepen because of serving in Japan. God may call you to become a career missionary, and perhaps the journey begins here! You'll be helping JEMS reach Japan, one person at a time!
- Trip Dates: End of July - August 2026
- Two to three Weeks
- The team will be serving in Sapporo, Tokyo, Nagoya, Toyohashi, or Osaka.
***Application deadline: 12/19/2025


Important Training Dates
-Mandatory Missions Training
4/11/2026 & 5/30/2026
-Team Building Meetings TBA
Sample Schedule
Day 1 - landing in Japan, rest and get situated.
Day 2 – get to ministry location and start prep
Day 3 – attend church, give testimony and lead English worship songs
Day 4-18– Ministry at your location
Day 9 – rest/sightseeing/shopping
Day 10 – Help at worship service – testimony, worship
Day 11-15 – Ministry
Day 16 & 17 – R&R and Debrief
Day 21 – Leave back to US

Qualities of a good applicant:
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Healthy and growing relationship with God
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Humility
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Servant heart
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Flexibility
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Good team player
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Interest in Japan/Japanese culture
Finances
Support Raising Goals: $3500-$3800 (depending on where you are located)
If you have any questions, please email: rickc@jems.org
