YWAM OTARU

Furthering the Kingdom of God in Otaru, Japan.

We are seeking and activating community through a Jesus-centred lens, using the book of Acts as our example and foundation. From these building blocks, we are reaching out to the greater Otaru region through hospitality, evangelism and training, fostering discipleship and community.

Our Vision

Our Heart

Rest.

Psalm 46:10

“He says, “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations,

By seeking and pursuing the Lord’s rest and being obedient to how he is calling us to live, there will naturally be an overflow into the community around us. The call to lean on Jesus is drawing in those who are seeking, hurting, weary, and needing true lasting rest.

Hospitality.

Hebrews 13:2

“Keep on loving one another as brothers and sisters. Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have shown hospitality to angels without knowing it.”

Through all we do, we want to be the hands and feet of Jesus, expressing His love, through relationship and radical hospitality to the Japanese community, and our brothers and sisters in Christ.

Training.

Matthew 28: 18-20

“Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptising them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you.”

We aim build up and encourage the body of Jesus, and to train and equip the Japanese people through the word, discipleship, and training schools.