Jonathan Lowrance – AGWM Missionary // Q&A

Jonathan Lowrance – AGWM Missionary // Q&A

by | Apr 2, 2020 | Stories, Updates, Videos

Jonathan Lowrance

Check out my Q&A interview with Jonathan Lowrance of cultureofsilence.org.

Jonathan Lowrance

Learn more about the Lowrance’s cultureofsilence.org.

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THE VISION

of my church planting team

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My New BGMC Project

Kids Pastors, I now have an official BGMC project to help me buy some camera/media equipment to help with evangelism/discipleship.

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Thank You Speed the Light

A Downloadable Video for Your Youth Group

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PPAP (A THANKSGIVING STORY)

I’ve got a Pan. I’ve got a Turkey. Uh. Turkey Pan! Check out the story of Pan Potato Turkey Pan!

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Using Media To Reach The Lost In Japan

My story got featured in an AG missions blog called Hesed.com. Check it out.

READ STORY

BGMC Bouncy House

How can a bouncy house help reach people for Jesus? Check out this amazing story of how God used a bouncy house to reach people in Japan. 

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A 2nd Service

TICA (my church in Japan) is growing! Check out an exciting update of what God is doing!

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Reaching the Never Reached of Japan with the Gospel.

Church Planting // Youth Ministry // Chi Alpha College Student Ministry // Media Ministry

WHAT I DO

LOVE

THE BEST WAY TO SPREAD GOD’S LOVE IS TO SHOW GOD’S LOVE. THEREFORE, THROUGH MY POSITION AS AN ASSOCIATE PASTOR AT MY CHURCH IN TSUKUBA, JAPAN, I GET INVOLVED IN THE COMMUNITY AND ACTIVELY SHOW THE LOVE OF CHRIST TO EVERYONE WITH WHOM I COME INTO CONTACT.

REACH

THROUGH A CHURCH PLANTING TEAM EFFORT, I REACH PEOPLE IN JAPAN WITH THE GOSPEL THROUGH SPECIALIZED OUTREACH AND TRAINING EVENTS.

LEARN MORE ABOUT MY CHURCH PLATNING TEAM’S VISION HERE.

CREATE

I CREATE AND PRODUCE NEW VIDEO, PRINT, AND DIGITAL DISCIPLESHIP AND OUTREACH RESOURCES SO MORE JAPANESE PEOPLE HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO HEAR THE GOSPEL MESSAGE PREACHED.

HOW TO HELP

PRAY CONTINUALLY

The only way to truly reach the people of Japan for Jesus is by preaching the Word of God by the power of the Holy Spirit and by prayer and fasting. As a result, I need prayer partners. Will you partner with me by committing to pray for Japan, for workers in Japan, and for me?

Prayer Needs

GIVE MONTHLY

Your faithful support ensures that I can continue to pursue the ministry God has given me.
  • Work & Ministry Expenses
  • Housing and insurance
  • Food and clothing
Give Online

JOIN ME IN JAPAN

My team and I are looking for people to come and be a part of our team!  We are serving in a country that is less than 1% Christian, yet has very few missionaries.  There are so many opportunities that we need all the help we can get! Please prayerfully consider coming for a short term or long term missions trip to Tsukuba, Japan.

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Q&A // The Carters in Japan & Guests

Q&A // The Carters in Japan & Guests

by | Apr 2, 2020 | Q&As, Stories, Updates, Videos

Q&A

Check out our church planting team’s Facebook live stream Q&A / testimony session!

Q&A

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THE VISION

Learn More

My New BGMC Project

Kids Pastors, I now have an official BGMC project to help me buy some camera/media equipment to help with evangelism/discipleship.

Learn More

Thank You Speed the Light

A Downloadable Video for Your Youth Group

Watch Video

PPAP (A THANKSGIVING STORY)

I’ve got a Pan. I’ve got a Turkey. Uh. Turkey Pan! Check out the story of Pan Potato Turkey Pan!

READ STORY

Using Media To Reach The Lost In Japan

My story got featured in an AG missions blog called Hesed.com. Check it out.

READ STORY

BGMC Bouncy House

How can a bouncy house help reach people for Jesus? Check out this amazing story of how God used a bouncy house to reach people in Japan. 

Watch Video

A 2nd Service

TICA (my church in Japan) is growing! Check out an exciting update of what God is doing!

Watch Video

Reaching the Never Reached of Japan with the Gospel.

Church Planting // Youth Ministry // Chi Alpha College Student Ministry // Media Ministry

WHAT I DO

LOVE

THE BEST WAY TO SPREAD GOD’S LOVE IS TO SHOW GOD’S LOVE. THEREFORE, THROUGH MY POSITION AS AN ASSOCIATE PASTOR AT MY CHURCH IN TSUKUBA, JAPAN, I GET INVOLVED IN THE COMMUNITY AND ACTIVELY SHOW THE LOVE OF CHRIST TO EVERYONE WITH WHOM I COME INTO CONTACT.

REACH

THROUGH A CHURCH PLANTING TEAM EFFORT, I REACH PEOPLE IN JAPAN WITH THE GOSPEL THROUGH SPECIALIZED OUTREACH AND TRAINING EVENTS.

LEARN MORE ABOUT MY CHURCH PLATNING TEAM’S VISION HERE.

CREATE

I CREATE AND PRODUCE NEW VIDEO, PRINT, AND DIGITAL DISCIPLESHIP AND OUTREACH RESOURCES SO MORE JAPANESE PEOPLE HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO HEAR THE GOSPEL MESSAGE PREACHED.

HOW TO HELP

PRAY CONTINUALLY

The only way to truly reach the people of Japan for Jesus is by preaching the Word of God by the power of the Holy Spirit and by prayer and fasting. As a result, I need prayer partners. Will you partner with me by committing to pray for Japan, for workers in Japan, and for me?

Prayer Needs

GIVE MONTHLY

Your faithful support ensures that I can continue to pursue the ministry God has given me.
  • Work & Ministry Expenses
  • Housing and insurance
  • Food and clothing
Give Online

JOIN ME IN JAPAN

My team and I are looking for people to come and be a part of our team!  We are serving in a country that is less than 1% Christian, yet has very few missionaries.  There are so many opportunities that we need all the help we can get! Please prayerfully consider coming for a short term or long term missions trip to Tsukuba, Japan.

Learn More
Thank You Speed the Light for My Ministry Vehicle

Thank You Speed the Light for My Ministry Vehicle

by | Mar 30, 2020 | Resources, Updates, Videos, Youth

Thank You

Recently, Southern Missouri Youth Ministries raised the monies for my new Speed the vehicle. Thank you to Speed the Light for providing the funds for my ministry vehicle in Japan. Your investment makes a huge difference for my church planting team.

Check out and download my thank you video below.

Thank You
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What is STL?

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THE VISION

Learn More

My New BGMC Project

Kids Pastors, I now have an official BGMC project to help me buy some camera/media equipment to help with evangelism/discipleship.

Learn More

Thank You Speed the Light

A Downloadable Video for Your Youth Group

Watch Video

PPAP (A THANKSGIVING STORY)

I’ve got a Pan. I’ve got a Turkey. Uh. Turkey Pan! Check out the story of Pan Potato Turkey Pan!

READ STORY

Using Media To Reach The Lost In Japan

My story got featured in an AG missions blog called Hesed.com. Check it out.

READ STORY

BGMC Bouncy House

How can a bouncy house help reach people for Jesus? Check out this amazing story of how God used a bouncy house to reach people in Japan. 

Watch Video

A 2nd Service

TICA (my church in Japan) is growing! Check out an exciting update of what God is doing!

Watch Video

Reaching the Never Reached of Japan with the Gospel.

Church Planting // Youth Ministry // Chi Alpha College Student Ministry // Media Ministry

WHAT I DO

LOVE

THE BEST WAY TO SPREAD GOD’S LOVE IS TO SHOW GOD’S LOVE. THEREFORE, THROUGH MY POSITION AS AN ASSOCIATE PASTOR AT MY CHURCH IN TSUKUBA, JAPAN, I GET INVOLVED IN THE COMMUNITY AND ACTIVELY SHOW THE LOVE OF CHRIST TO EVERYONE WITH WHOM I COME INTO CONTACT.

REACH

THROUGH A CHURCH PLANTING TEAM EFFORT, I REACH PEOPLE IN JAPAN WITH THE GOSPEL THROUGH SPECIALIZED OUTREACH AND TRAINING EVENTS.

LEARN MORE ABOUT MY CHURCH PLATNING TEAM’S VISION HERE.

CREATE

I CREATE AND PRODUCE NEW VIDEO, PRINT, AND DIGITAL DISCIPLESHIP AND OUTREACH RESOURCES SO MORE JAPANESE PEOPLE HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO HEAR THE GOSPEL MESSAGE PREACHED.

HOW TO HELP

PRAY CONTINUALLY

The only way to truly reach the people of Japan for Jesus is by preaching the Word of God by the power of the Holy Spirit and by prayer and fasting. As a result, I need prayer partners. Will you partner with me by committing to pray for Japan, for workers in Japan, and for me?

Prayer Needs

GIVE MONTHLY

Your faithful support ensures that I can continue to pursue the ministry God has given me.
  • Work & Ministry Expenses
  • Housing and insurance
  • Food and clothing
Give Online

JOIN ME IN JAPAN

My team and I are looking for people to come and be a part of our team!  We are serving in a country that is less than 1% Christian, yet has very few missionaries.  There are so many opportunities that we need all the help we can get! Please prayerfully consider coming for a short term or long term missions trip to Tsukuba, Japan.

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Huge Telescope Bought By BGMC for Science City

Huge Telescope Bought By BGMC for Science City

by | Mar 30, 2020 | Kids, Resources, Stories, Updates, Videos

telescope

BGMC (Boys & Girls Missionary Challenge) is the AG missions program for kids. Its purpose is to instill a heart of compassion to reach the lost through praying, giving, and going. All funds raised through BGMC go to meet critical needs around the world.  These needs consist of feeding programs, water wells, Bible schools, curriculum, and whatever else a missionary needs in their part of the world.

telescope

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Kids Pastors, I now have an official BGMC project to help me buy $10,000 worth of camera/media equipment to help with evangelism/discipleship. See explanation video below.

Learn more about my calling to Japan here.

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My Media Equipment Project

Why Buy This Equipment

Japanase culture is very technologically advanced. Further, media is very prevalent. Due to these cultural norm, I believe that film media can be a huge resource that makes cultural sense. Moreover, during my one year at Tsukuba International Christian Assembly, my team and I saw great results from using high quality media to reach out to the surrounding community. All in all, we believe this will help us more effectively reach the Never Reached of Japan with the Gospel.

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What This Equipment Will Allow Me to Do

  1. First, this equipment will allow me to be a resource for the local church Tsukuba International Christian Assembly.
  2. Further, it will be useful for our church planting team as we seek to plant 20 churches along the Tsukuba Express Line. Learn more about our plans to plant churches here.
  3. Furthermore, it puts me in a position to be a resource for the Japanese Assemblies of God, Asia Pacific Media, and Assemblies of God World Missions. Through partnership, we hope to provide media resources and training for Japanese Pastors and church leaders.
  4. Finally, it will be a great tool for communicating to partners testimonies of what God is doing in Japan.

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EQUIPMENT BUDGET RAISED (OUT OF $10,000)

Check out My Team’s Bouncy House Testimony!

Carpool Karaoke for Our Worship Rock Concert

Carpool Karaoke for Our Worship Rock Concert

by | Feb 7, 2020 | Stories, Updates, Videos

Carpool Karaoke

In 2017, my team and I put together a carpool karaoke promo for our Worship Rock Concert Outreach event. It’s a little long; we’re still learning about how to make promo materials for a Japanese context, but it was fun. Check it out.

Carpool Karaoke

THE VISION

of my church planting team

Learn More

My New BGMC Project

Kids Pastors, I now have an official BGMC project to help me buy some camera/media equipment to help with evangelism/discipleship.

Learn More

Thank You Speed the Light

A Downloadable Video for Your Youth Group

Watch Video

PPAP (A THANKSGIVING STORY)

I’ve got a Pan. I’ve got a Turkey. Uh. Turkey Pan! Check out the story of Pan Potato Turkey Pan!

READ STORY

Using Media To Reach The Lost In Japan

My story got featured in an AG missions blog called Hesed.com. Check it out.

READ STORY

BGMC Bouncy House

How can a bouncy house help reach people for Jesus? Check out this amazing story of how God used a bouncy house to reach people in Japan. 

Watch Video

A 2nd Service

TICA (my church in Japan) is growing! Check out an exciting update of what God is doing!

Watch Video

Reaching the Never Reached of Japan with the Gospel.

Church Planting // Youth Ministry // Chi Alpha College Student Ministry // Media Ministry

WHAT I DO

LOVE

THE BEST WAY TO SPREAD GOD’S LOVE IS TO SHOW GOD’S LOVE. THEREFORE, THROUGH MY POSITION AS AN ASSOCIATE PASTOR AT MY CHURCH IN TSUKUBA, JAPAN, I GET INVOLVED IN THE COMMUNITY AND ACTIVELY SHOW THE LOVE OF CHRIST TO EVERYONE WITH WHOM I COME INTO CONTACT.

REACH

THROUGH A CHURCH PLANTING TEAM EFFORT, I REACH PEOPLE IN JAPAN WITH THE GOSPEL THROUGH SPECIALIZED OUTREACH AND TRAINING EVENTS.

LEARN MORE ABOUT MY CHURCH PLATNING TEAM’S VISION HERE.

CREATE

I CREATE AND PRODUCE NEW VIDEO, PRINT, AND DIGITAL DISCIPLESHIP AND OUTREACH RESOURCES SO MORE JAPANESE PEOPLE HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO HEAR THE GOSPEL MESSAGE PREACHED.

HOW TO HELP

PRAY CONTINUALLY

The only way to truly reach the people of Japan for Jesus is by preaching the Word of God by the power of the Holy Spirit and by prayer and fasting. As a result, I need prayer partners. Will you partner with me by committing to pray for Japan, for workers in Japan, and for me?

Prayer Needs

GIVE MONTHLY

Your faithful support ensures that I can continue to pursue the ministry God has given me.
  • Work & Ministry Expenses
  • Housing and insurance
  • Food and clothing
Give Online

JOIN ME IN JAPAN

My team and I are looking for people to come and be a part of our team!  We are serving in a country that is less than 1% Christian, yet has very few missionaries.  There are so many opportunities that we need all the help we can get! Please prayerfully consider coming for a short term or long term missions trip to Tsukuba, Japan.

Learn More
2020: Clear Vision (A Clear Explanation of My Calling)

2020: Clear Vision (A Clear Explanation of My Calling)

by | Jan 7, 2020 | Updates, Videos

2020: Clear Vision
A Clear Explanation of My Calling
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It’s 2020! A great time for re-visioning and re-focusing on God’s call. Check out my new vision casting letter to my fellow Pastors and Church Family.

Pastors and Church Family,

Hello! My name is Justin Canavan. I am an Assemblies of God World Missionary to Japan from Southern Missouri. (Learn more about me here).During my one year service trip to Japan in 2016, God made it clear I was called to Japan full time. Therefore, as an act of obedience, I am now part of a church planting team in Tsukuba, Japan (Japan’s “science city”). I currently serve as an Associate Pastor at a local international church, serving in youth ministry, Chi Alpha college student ministry, and media ministry.

My church Tsukuba International Christian Assembly is a thriving church. We have  about 100-130 people attending every week and new people coming all the time. 25% of attendees are Japanese, and 75% are from nations from around the world (British, Filipino, Korean, American, African, etc.). This is way above the average attendance of most churches in Japan-15!

More importantly, Japanese people are giving their lives to Christ, getting baptized, and being called into ministry. Truly, God is working, and my team foresees the need to start a second service ASAP. (See video explanation here). Moreover, we feel God calling us to plant 20 churches along the Tsukuba Express Line (a train line with 20 stops from Tsukuba to Tokyo).

The Tsukuba Express Line

Tsukuba Express Train Line

In addition, <1% know Jesus in Japan; 0.3% of Japanese people are Christians; and most Christians in Japan are foreigners. Truly, Japanese people are primarily Buddhist and Shinto in practice but are atheistic in belief. Furthermore, many have never even had the opportunity to hear the Gospel message preached. They are without the Hope of Jesus, and we feel God calling us to bring that Hope to as many Japanese people as possible.

THE PLAN

Further, since Japan is very technologically advanced and media savvy, we feel media to be a great way to help communicate the Gospel message. Therefore, in addition to preaching the Word of God, my goal is to provide media resources and training for Pastors and churches throughout Japan so more people can come to know Jesus. I plan to do this by creating films, documentaries, and other media materials that will help communicate the Gospel in a way Japanese people will understand.

Finally, if you could, please prayerfully consider committing to give monthly before June 2020 (my departure goal). If you feel God is leading you to partner financially with me, you can commit to give online at canavaninjapan.com/give. Again, I so appreciate yours and your church’s prayers and support. If you have any questions, feel free to email me at justin.canavan@agmd.org, or call me at (417)306-8062.

God Bless,

Justin Canavan

AGWM Missionary to Japan

Account #: 2A39746

canavaninjapan.com

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