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Hundreds of Japanese in their 20’s and early 30’s come to Ireland each year to study in one of the many English language schools in Dublin or as exchange students at one of the four Universities. Increasing numbers of Japanese are relocating to Ireland for work. We are looking for Japanese speakers to join our team to help us reach many of these with the Gospel. Diaspora / International Students, Personal Evangelism, Personal Discipleship, Buddhists, Young Adults and Students More than 3 years, 1-3 years
Japanese are on the move and coming to Christ! Many feel that it is natural to explore Christianity while in Ireland and have more time and freedom to do so than while living in Japan. Our hope is that they will return to Japan with an increased interest in and knowledge of Christianity and the Bible. Japanese students and young adults on working holiday visas are particularly open. Most of those who come on a working holiday visa or as students will eventually return to Japan. We want them to come to Christ, be discipled and equipped to become disciple-makers themselves, contributing to the church in Japan and beyond. There are many opportunities in Dublin to meet, befriend and bring Christ’s love to Japanese people. As part of our team in Dublin, you will invest in the lives of Japanese young adults, evangelizing and discipling individuals with a special focus on preparing returnees before their return to Japan. We are looking for individuals with a pioneering spirit to be able to reach out to and disciple young Japanese people in Dublin.
• Making contact with and befriending Japanese people • One-on-one relationship building • Providing practical help with adjusting to life in Ireland • Showing hospitality • Sharing your faith in the context of friendship • Inviting Japanese to International cafés run by local churches • Inviting Japanese to Dublin Japanese Christian Fellowship • Leading Bible studies for seekers and Christians • Preparing returnees through mentoring, coaching, counselling and discipling • Making occasional trips to Japan to visit returnees • Supporting and equipping local Christians in their own outreach to Japanese You may also be involved in: • Offering training for groups/ churches/ organizations who are working with Japanese • Mobilizing individuals to reach out to East Asians • Helping lead seminars or retreats designed to prepare returnees to thrive as believers in Japan
• Japanese language and culture competence or willingness to learn the language and culture • A sufficient level of English to be able to function independently in daily life • Good people skills and communication skills • Able to share the gospel, teach the Bible, disciple new believers • Pastoral gifts • Good understanding of returnee challenges • You will need perseverance and flexibility. You may have a constantly changing group to whom you are reaching out. • Ability to function well in an unstructured situation with a fair amount of freedom • Willingness to receive training and mentoring from church and mission leaders As OMF is not able to sponsor visas for Ireland, this role is only open to citizens of the European Economic Area (the EU plus Norway, Iceland and Lichtenstein), the UK and Switzerland.
Dublin is the capital and largest city of Ireland with an urban area population of around 1.5 million. It is a cosmopolitan city which has been transformed by three decades of multiculturalism. You would need to pray for financial support – the level of support would depend on accommodation and category of visa. If you are not fluent in Japanese, you must be willing to live in Japan for at least two years under OMF's Japanese Field ministries.
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