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Ministry news, personal reflections, and updates from Japan


2026 FALL UPDATE
Since returning to Tokyo in March, I’ve settled back into ministry and have several important updates to share, including my upcoming transition from SEND to AXIA on September 30th.
1 day ago8 min read


2026 New Year Update
Sharing ministry updates for the end of 2025, along with some personal updates.
Feb 79 min read


2025 Fall Update
I have some exciting news to share with my Chicago friends and family, along with a few heartfelt words for my Japanese friends.
Sep 23, 20255 min read


2025 Spring Update
It’s springtime in Tokyo—the weather is warming up, flowers are in full bloom, and this missionary is looking forward to a new year of ministry. Here is a quick update for 2025 so far: MEET JOE In December of last year, our team members Mayu and Levi welcomed baby Joe into their lives. As you might expect, daily life has changed drastically for them, and we are all adjusting to life and ministry with him around. Joe has quickly become a favorite in the Friday Terrace communit
Apr 28, 20256 min read


2024 Year End Update
2024 Year End Ministry Review & Thoughts
Dec 15, 202410 min read


2024 Summer Update
Life in Tokyo as a missionary.
Aug 19, 20245 min read


2023 Year End Update
This is how the year ended for me, along with some thoughts about 2024.
Dec 25, 20237 min read


Fall 2023 Update
It's time for the training wheels to come off.
Oct 10, 20234 min read


Summer 2023 Update
It’s about that time for another update, and I have a lot to share.
Jul 4, 20234 min read


1 Year Later | Video Update
Description: It has been 1 year since I arrived in Japan and I was asked by CityLine Bible Church in Chicago to create a short video...
Mar 13, 20231 min read


2022 Year End Update
Here we are at the end of 2022! Let me share with you how this year ended and where we are going in 2023. Language Learning I wish I...
Dec 29, 20224 min read


Summer 2022 Update
I feel like a seed planted and taking root! Here is what I have been up to this summer: KEEPING THE “MAIN THING” THE MAIN THING. I have...
Dec 17, 20224 min read


Spring 2022 Update
I know. It’s June (and some of you think it’s summer…but technically it is still spring 🙂). Tokyo, NOT Sendai… I safely arrived in Japan...
Jun 5, 20223 min read


March 2022 Update
On March 1st Japan opened their borders to new visa applicants like me. This is not the first time they opened their borders to us during...
Mar 3, 20222 min read


January 2022 Update
When am I leaving? It looks like the government of Japan will keep the borders closed until the end of February. Our best guess at this...
Jan 22, 20221 min read
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