Youth Ministry

Do you have a passion for engaging with people to share God and His love with them? Are you interested in experiencing what life and ministry in an intercultural context is like?

Embark on a mid-term opportunity to Japan, where you will have the chance to work with our team through sports ministry and youth outreach. En gag e with not-yet-believing youth and young adults by b uilding relationships and shining Christ’s light in a very dark country. Japan is one of the largest unreached people groups where Christians can freely share their faith (only 0.57% of the population follo w Jesus).

You will also be an active part of the community life and general ministry of the OMS team at our campus in Higashimurayama. As part of your Embark experience, our team will invest in you and support you as you learn more about yourself, grow in your abilities, and discern how God may be leading you in the future.

If you have a heart for the lost, a willingness to grow and learn, and an interest in intercultural ministry, this Embark experience would be great for you. Opportunities for ministry projects during your time may also include ESL, media and communications, research, creative arts, and discipleship, depending on your giftings, interests, and prior experience.

During your time with Embark, you will serve with One Mission Society, build relationships with youth and young adults, receive mentorship from experienced missionaries, work alongside a team of other like-minded OMS interns, expand and hone your skill set, and grow in your ministry approach to evangelism and discipleship. Your time in Japan will include some Japanese lessons, so that you can communicate basic needs in Japanese.

There will be some reading, preparation, and several Zoom calls that you will need to participate in before your trip.

• Have fun with youth/young adults and build rapport with limited language
• Help plan and lead youth ministry events
• Oversee regular sports court times
• Be willing to share testimony and beliefs in an honest and friendly way
• Help with Bible studies and other ministries on campus
• Be part of the campus community through fellowship over meals, prayer meetings, hosting visitors, helping with grounds care, and other activities as needed

• Willing and able to be physically active with youth/young adults in hot, humid weather
• Able to adapt and adjust to new or unexpected circumstances
• Experience serving in a church or local ministry
• Responsible, willing to take initiative, and able to work well in a team
• Knowledge of the Japanese language is a plus but not required
• Some college or equivalent work experience preferred
• You will be serving from early July to mid-August.
• You will live on the OMS campus located in Higashimurayama on the edge of Tokyo.
• Cost will be approximately $2,800 (not including travel expenses).
• Scholarships are available! Please inquire to see if you are eligible.

January 15, 2026

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