In Japan, where less than two percent of the population claim Christ as their Savior, ministry can be challenging, and fellowship rare and sweet.
Above: Japan SMP team hosts and participantsjoin together in prayer.
SMP Japan team members not only walk alongside of local ministry leaders to do ministry together, but they also are able to fellowship with and encourage those who are struggling to make Christ known in this difficult setting. In return, the North American participants are strengthened and encouraged in their own faith, and are challenged to live more fully for Christ when they return to North America.
Above: SMP 2008 team members Melanie Thompson (at right)and Cindy Longyne interact with children in Japan.
As our values statement reminds us, We serve the Body of Christ around the world by connecting God’s people locally, nationally and internationally for proclaiming the gospel and making disciples of all nations.
No matter where they go, SMPers are given a new picture of what it means to be a part of the global Body of Christ, and they are transformed by that vision.
(this is one in a series of ten blog posts that will seek to show how SMP participants live out and experience CRWM's values.)
