Thank you for your interest in the Free Greater Tokyo - Frontline Evangelism & Prayer Walking job number
88084 in Japan.
Additional information on this opportunity has been provided below.
Come to Tokyo, JAPAN to share the Gospel through friendship evangelism. Build friendships with Japanese who long for a true friend. Meet new people by being an English practice partner, distributing tracts, face painting, sports evangelism, or balloon sculpting in order to meet Japanese and share with those who are open to Christ. Prayer walk Buddhist temples, the imperial palace, and other strategically important areas for the Gospel. Help share the gospel with 33 million who have never heard. Web Site: http://www.IMBTokyo.org
How this job relates to field
strategy
This project is in year four of a five year emphasis called Free Greater Tokyo (FGT). FGT is a strategy that attempts to utilize all of God's servants in their unique roles. Volunteer teams serve as the "tip of the spear" praying through spiritual strongholds and finding Japanese who are genuinely interested in the Gospel. M's and national Christians will plan to follow-up with Bible study, discipleship, and training for these and other Japanese Christians to start new Japanese churches.
Dates
Any 9 days between Jan. 31, 2008 and Dec. 31, 2009
Specific Date Instructions
2009 is the fourth year of a five year project called Free Greater Tokyo. Dates and size of team are flexible. Come anytime in 2009 for a 8-14 day mission trip in Tokyo. Contact the IMB Tokyo Projects Coordinator to set dates that are good for your team and to plan your mission. The IMB Tokyo missionary team is ready to serve with you. Please contact the IMB Tokyo Projects Coordinator for mission planning and more details (Buddy Brents - bbrents@emailworld.biz).
Team Description
Personnel Type (individual/team)
Team
Number of Teams
14*
Number on each team
5
Total Number needed
70
Is team size flexible?
Y
Minimum/Maximum team size
Size of team is flexible from 4-20 people. The more the merrier!
Are children under 15 permitted?
Y
If Yes, what is the minimum age?
10
Costs
Total on field cost PER PERSON
$683 + airfare
Total on field cost PER TEAM
$38
Additional Team Cost Description: Cell phone $38 per team.
Instructions for collecting field costs: Team leader is responsible for expenses. Housing to be paid directly upon arrival. CREDIT CARDS ARE NOT USED WIDELY IN JAPAN, plan to bring cash or travelers checks only. Bring a credit card for medical emergencies only.
Health Considerations
Health conditions that could prevent a volunteer from
accepting this assignment
Anyone with a disability or physical condition that prevents them from walking long distances, climbing stairs, taking public transportation such as trains and buses, or standing long periods of time should not come on this trip. TEAMS WALK A LOT!!!!
Factors that could influence the volunteer's ability to do
this job
Anyone with a disability or physical condition that prevents them from walking long distances, climbing stairs, taking public transportation such as trains and buses, or standing long periods of time should not come on this trip. Teams should be prepared to walk 4-5 miles per day. TEAM MEMBERS WILL WALK A LOT! Please take this walking caution seriously! All transportation around the city is by public transportation with many stairs to climb at train stations. Good physical stamina a must.
Health care facilities available
Health care in Japan is quite good. Facilities, ranging from individual medical practices and small clinics to large hospitals and university medical centers are readily available in all major metropolitan areas. A few of our preferred medical facilities include: Tokyo Medical and Surgical Clinic, Tokyo Dental Clinic, Yokohama Bluff Hospital, Keio University Hospital, North Yokohama Showa University Hospital, Kawasaki General Hospital, and Tokyo Women's Medical University Hospital.
Travel, Location and Culture
Geographic Settings
Tokyo is urban, ultra modern and is the largest megacity in the world. The climate in Tokyo varies during the Summer. June 10 - July 15 is typically rainy season and sometimes quite cool. A rain coat or light jacket is recommended. July 15ish begins very hot & humid temps.
Other (customs, clothing, shopping, etc.)
Customs include bowing, removing shoes when entering houses and some public buildings, sleeping on the floor, frequently giving and receiving gifts, being calm and quiet in public, keeping face, and maintaining smooth, confrontation-free relationships. Clothing is primarily western. Japanese tend to wear slightly more dressy clothes on most occasions than do Americans. Housing is similar to what Americans are used to, only on a much, much smaller scale.
Available Housing
This team will most likely be staying at the Tokyo International Hostel or Team Mission guest house. Both are clean and very comfortable and include breakfast. Once this assignment is accepted the IMB Tokyo team Projects Coordinator will make the team reservations in cooperation with the team leader. Payment should be made at check-in by Japanese cash only.
Mode of in-country travel
Public - Trains and buses
Possible Visa/Passport Restrictions
There are no visa or passport restrictions in Japan. Anyone coming to visit for less than 90 days does not need a visa or any special paperwork, besides a passport.
Type of Entry Visa Required
None
Airport of Arrival
New Tokyo International Airport (Narita)
Final Destination Airport
Items/materials to bring to the field
Personal or team business cards. Give away momentos. Comfortable walking shoes, backpack, collapsible umbrella, nice/casual clothing, rain coat. Bring at least one laptop computer per team w/internet connection.
Additional information
Primary religions of Japan are Shinto and Buddhism. Most Japanese profess both, embracing many gods ranging from one's ancestors to nature. Cults are also rampant, including LDS, JW's, and the Unification Church. Islam is also growing. Team should plan on paying as they go for travel and food. Payment for accomodations should be made at check-in. Japan is a cash society, plan to exchange what you think you will use from US dollars to Japanese yen at the airport. It is the best exchange rate and the most convenient. Do not plan on using credit cards as most places do not take American Credit Cards and Japan is a cash based society. VERY IMPORTANT: exchange money for Japanese yen at the airport. Japan is a very safe country with one of the lowest crime rates in the world. There is no need to worry about pick pockets and thieves if common sense and caution are used.
If you would like to enlist a team and serve as the Team Leader for Job Number 88084, please complete a short Team Leader Information Form, which will be sent to the Field Contact for this job. He/She will contact you with more information. Please be patient while the field considers your request.
*If more than 1 team is needed for this job, please indicate how many teams you wish to lead.
