Our ministries
Many ministries. One calling.
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Japan Missions
The Japanese are the second-largest unreached people group in the world, with less than 1% professing faith in Christ. While many identify culturally as Buddhist or Shinto, most hold agnostic religious beliefs. In response, JEMS partners with a variety of ministries in Japan to support and strengthen the church.
Today 32 JEMS career missionaries serve from Hokkaido to Nagasaki.
See the missionary map二
JEMS Mount Hermon
Seven days to deepen your faith together.
Through worship, Bible messages, and workshops, JEMS Mount Hermon is a place to grow in faith and share a vision for mission. What began in 1950 as a youth camp for Japanese Americans now serves over 1,500 people every year across Family/Main camp, Nichigo camp, Jr. High, Inter High, Sr. High, College, and Special Camps.
Upcoming conference dates
- 2027July 4 – 10
- 2028July 2 – 8
- 2029July 1 – 7
- 2030June 30 – July 6
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Sports Ministry
Imagine inviting a friend to an event where they’d have a great time, hear a Gospel-centered message, and enjoy fellowship with Christians. That’s the vision: clinics, tournaments, and camps we’re eager to bring family, neighbors, and co-workers to.
- 1. Use sports and recreation to share the Gospel.
- 2. Partner with local churches in reaching their communities for Jesus.
- 3. Give believers opportunities to serve and fellowship across churches.
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日語部
Nichigo · Japanese Ministry
日本人教会の牧師・教会員は、日本人への伝道の必要を満たそうとしています。これには、日本から新しく移住された方、アメリカに住む日本語を話す方、そして日本在住の方も含みます。
Since the 1960s, Nichigo has focused on regular prayer for the evangelization of Japan, the Japanese-language division at Mount Hermon, a united strategy to reach Japanese on the homefront, and prayer and financial support for ministries in Japan.
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Asian American Christian Fellowship
Launched by JEMS in 1974 to reach Asian American college students with the Gospel.