Article on missions work in Japan
The Japanese culture has an inner group and outer group. “Many Japanese Christians are finding ways through the Alpha Course and through cell groups and through other ministries to expand their inner group — to make room in their lives for meaningful relationships with non-Christians. And in those relationships, the Lord is doing a great work.”
There are other issues preventing massive church growth, however. Clark says, “People are very committed to their traditions. Even though many Japanese people are not actively spiritual, they are not willing to step outside of their family’s commitment to Buddhist and Shinto traditions.”
Well worth the read, I hope someday to contribute to the work of the Gospel there.