| Vision 2007
Japan Campus Crusade for Christ History Japan CCC had a re-start back in 1983. At that time, there were only three Japanese staff and the rest were young, single Americans. Now JCCC has internationally diverse ministries in: Sendai, Tokyo, Yokohama, Nagoya, Osaka, Fukuoka, and Okinawa (Sendai directed by Hong Kong staff; all other areas, except Nagoya, by Korean staff). In 2000, the Tokyo Campus/National Campus Directorship transitioned to a Japanese director. Also around 2002, JCCC involved university graduates started joining JCCC as full-time staff. It is now said, "JCCC has the largest number of Japanese Christian workers of any organization in Japan." Reflecting this steady growth, the leadership of Japan CCC (in 2004) made it their goal to transition to all Japanese directors by 2007. However it seems that at present (2006), the Nagoya ministry is the only ministry outside of Tokyo that is ready to take this step. Stepping Down and Moving On (without having to move) In brief, I will officially step down from the Nagoya directorship in 2007 in order to hand it over to Japanese leadership. We will then focus on opening/establishing a new area of ministry (Nisshin/Seto) as well as researching the Tokai region for future ministry partnerships. God opened my eyes to this new vision via Joshua 14 and the story of Caleb's bold request to open new land for the Lord. As I prayed about our future, God showed me that he wanted us to open new territory, but without moving! The Lord reminded me that it was He who led us to move to Owariasahi two years ago, which is next to this new target area. So this isn't a new vision at all, but an expansion of the vision that God gave me in 2003. I couldn't see it at first, but as God slowly led me to it, I see how it really makes sense and how it is an amazing fit for the ministry and for our family! MAP The Nagoya ministry main campuses and staff homes are located around the "o" in "Nagoya." The Nisshin area is located just under "Nagakute." Owariasahi is located between north-east Nagoya and Seto. 2006: Year of Transition Although my replacement is still unclear, I have begun working with my team toward making a smooth transition. I and my staff have already met key pastors and professors in the Nisshin/Seto area; we will continue to build on this network. We have many contacts in this area as well as a partnering church right next to three strategic universities. Our own church is located in this area and my pastor and I are seeking God for how to reach students through our church. Everyone I have talked to is very excited about this vision and eager to take part. Ultimately, we will need a new team of full-time staff to reach this area. There are many universities in the Nisshin/Seto area. It makes sense to plant a team in the midst of these universities, like we did for the Nanzan area. The Extended Vision: Research the Tokai Area There are 47 prefectures in Japan (like counties). An overall goal of the JCCC National Campus Ministry is to have spiritual movements in each of these 47 prefectures. Needless to say, this is a huge goal. We barely have movements in the prefectures we are in now! Nagoya is located in the Aichi prefecture. Aichi is part of the Tokai Region which is made of Aichi, Mie, Gifu, and Shizuoka prefectures. The second objective of this vision is to research these other prefectures that surround Aichi in order to open the way for future campus ministries where presently there are none. Gifu (8, 4-yr universities) Mie (4) Aichi (36) Shizuoka (12) Tokai Region The Nagoya ministry was started in 1990 on the Nanzan U campus. It has proven to be a strategically key campus for getting a foothold for reaching surrounding campuses. I envision taking short trips for prayer walks, campus environmental research, and interviewing students in order to find other "Nanzan-type" campuses in the other prefectures. This work will determine which campuses to prioritize for future ministry. Summary � 2006: A transitional year for passing the Nagoya directorship baton, and for Research/Networking in the Nisshin/Seto area � 2007: Officially hand over the directorship and begin focusing on opening and establishing the Nisshin/Seto ministry � Research will also begin in the surrounding prefectures (Tokai Area) in order to map out campuses for future ministry NEW TERM Because there are other cities in this new area, and because Nisshin/Seto is actually under the Nagoya CCC ministry, we are now calling this new work, "Nagoya East." To call it Nisshin/Seto is too limiting and it makes it seem like an independent project. It is not independent, but an EXTENSION of the Nagoya CCC ministry. Prayer Needs � Smooth and wise transition to the next Nagoya Director � Partnerships to resource Nagoya East � Short-term and Full-time workers to join in creating a new team for Nisshin/Seto HOME |
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