Japan

Overview

Travel to Japan and help serve missionaries and church planters who are sharing the gospel across Japan. This team will support the RENOWN Church Planting Conference, a national gathering that encourages and equips missionaries and Japanese pastors serving throughout Japan.

Participants will join volunteers from churches across the United States to help make this conference possible. Our primary role will be leading the children’s programming so that parents can fully participate in the training, fellowship, and spiritual renewal offered during the conference.

By caring for the children and supporting the event, our team helps create space for pastors and missionaries to rest, learn, and be strengthened for their ministry across Japan. This is a unique opportunity to encourage those serving on the front lines of ministry and play a meaningful role in strengthening the church in Japan.

Participants on this trip can expect to:

• Serve missionary and church planting families from across Japan
• Help lead fun and meaningful children’s programming during the conference
• Encourage pastors and missionaries who are faithfully sharing the gospel
• Experience Japanese culture and build relationships with believers from across the country
• Be part of a larger team of volunteers from churches across the United States

Ministry Focus

The team’s primary role will be to lead the children’s programming during the conference. This allows missionary parents and church leaders to fully participate in the training and sessions while knowing their children are being cared for in a safe, fun environment.

Team members will assist with:

• Leading children’s activities and programming
• Helping with games, crafts, and Bible lessons
• Supporting conference logistics and setup
• Encouraging missionary families serving in Japan

This is a relational ministry focused on serving, encouraging, and strengthening those who are faithfully sharing the gospel across Japan.

Why Japan?

Japan is one of the least-reached nations in the world, with a very small percentage of the population identifying as Christian. Church planters and missionaries serving there often experience isolation and spiritual fatigue. Conferences like RENOWN provide a vital opportunity for them to gather, be refreshed, and receive encouragement in their ministry.

By serving at the conference, this team will help strengthen and encourage the leaders who are faithfully sharing the gospel across Japan.

Logistics

Who Can Join

This trip is open to:

• Adults
• High school students 14 years or older at the time of the trip who are traveling with a parent, guardian, or family member

This trip is perfect for...

• Adults with a heart to encourage missionaries and the local church
• Families serving together
• Anyone eager to serve cross-culturally and support long-term gospel work

Team Size

The team will include 14 participants serving alongside volunteers from churches across the United States.

Transportation

The team will travel together by air from Austin, TX, to Japan. Once in-country, the team will stay together and use pre-arranged transportation. Global Outreach will coordinate all in-country accommodations.

• A valid passport is required for international travel.
• All transportation costs (airfare, airport transfers, local travel) are included in the trip cost.

Trip Leader

Martin and Nicole West will be leading this team.

Trip Trainings

Our goal is to send fully prepared teams that are a blessing to our partners. To ensure readiness, all participants are required to attend four mandatory training sessions.

Trainings are designed to help you:

• Grow as a disciple of Jesus
• Prepare spiritually, culturally, and practically for your time on the field
• Build team relationships before travel
• Clarify your ongoing role in fulfilling the Great Commission

Training dates are TBD

If you must miss training due to a prior commitment or illness, you must contact your Team Leader to review all missed material.
Missing more than one training is grounds for removal from the team.

Financial Information

The cost of the trip includes:

• Travel (airfare, airport transfers, in-country transportation)
• Trip insurance
• Lodging
• Meals
• Ministry supplies

The cost does not include souvenirs or optional recreational excursions.

Support Raising

All trip participants are encouraged to raise funds for their trip. Support raising is an opportunity to invite others to partner with you in God’s work and to see firsthand how He provides.

A support-raising packet will be provided to walk you through the process.

IRS Guidelines:

For contributions to be tax-deductible, Hill Country Bible Church must maintain complete control and discretion over how donated funds are spent. Therefore, all financial gifts are non-refundable.

If a participant withdraws from the trip for any reason, they are responsible for covering any expenses already incurred on their behalf.

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This opportunity allows our team to serve and encourage those who are faithfully sharing the gospel across Japan. If you are interested in learning more, we encourage you to apply. Submitting an application simply starts the conversation and allows us to help you discern if this trip is a good fit.