Creative/Technical Outreach - Kanto

Come help Connect International church plant reach out to young Japanese people in Japan through using your creative skills and gifts. Encourage church members and missionaries who are focused on evangelism and discipleship in the Yokohama area.

Job Description

The Kanto region includes the Greater Tokyo Metropolitan area and surrounding prefectures. Over 42 million people live here, around a third of the total population of Japan. 

Help Connect International Christian Community to build relationships and reach out to young Japanese people and others in the community through activities that you can host.

Use your skills in media and technology to produce resources and network with Christian creatives. Help build the local church’s relationships and be a witness to the community. 

If you have media skills we can also connect you to a Christian media company or the OMF headquarters to serve there part time in media development or social media ministry.

Yokohama is the second biggest city in Japan and part of the metropolitan Tokyo area. It is easy and safe to get around by public transport. It is a beautiful city by the coast with a pleasant climate and a strong sense for art and culture.

Responsibilities

- Prepare and run events using your skills such as social media, photography, music, art, crafts, cooking, baking, etc. (using meetup.com as a platform)

- Create resources and maintain and active presence on social media to build community

- Do personal evangelism and discipleship through meeting with contacts and hosting events, such as photography walks, English conversation, etc. We usually host such events on Meetup, an online event hosting app. 

Qualifications

- Passion for Japanese people

- Can speak English fluently

- Initiative in building relationships with Japanese people

- Have self-starter mentality and be independent

- Any special skill you want to share with others

Living Situations

- Share house in Yokohama

- Living among Japanese and international people

- Private single room or shared dorm-like room

- Shared kitchen, toilet, shower, washing machine, common space, etc.

- Other options available