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International Mission Resources

Japan Prayer Guide

Recommended by Dr. Gaylan Mathiesen / Retired Professor of Missions

This website was created based on the Beneath the Surface prayer guide to take you deeper into 30 priority prayer topics for God’s work in Japan.

RECOMMENDED BOOKS

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The Unseen Face of Japan
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Books, Japan
The Unseen Face of Japan
International Mission
Books, Japan

Dr. Gaylan Mathiesen, Retired Professor, Lutheran Brethren Seminary //

This book explores the motivations behind why Japanese people act in a ‘religious’ way, based on what ordinary people say about their attitudes and experiences. In the process, it also uncovers core values within Japanese culture.

International Mission
Books, Japan
An Introduction to Japanese Society
International Mission
Books, Japan
An Introduction to Japanese Society
International Mission
Books, Japan

Dr. Gaylan Mathiesen, Retired Professor, Lutheran Brethren Seminary //

This book provides a highly readable introduction to Japanese society with chapters covering class, geographical and generational variation, work, education, gender, ethnicity, religion, and popular culture.

International Mission
Books, Japan

Video Series

The Glimpse Project video series explores what God is doing through our missionaries and local congregations in Chad, Taiwan, and Japan.

Companion Study Guides

The Orange Conference describes itself as "a conference for your entire family ministry team."