Dwight and Kari Davidson

Dear friends, One of our directives as American Baptist missionaries is to help equip local Christian leaders for service here in Japan.  One of our most visible leaders in the Japan Baptist Union is Rev. Matsuda.  In this photo, he’s shown along with a few of our Kanto Gakuin Church S » read more

Dear friends,"Jesus said to Simon Peter, 'Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these?'  He said to him, "Yes, Lord, you know that I love you.' Jesus said to him, 'Feed my lambs.'"  - John 21:15 Well, it's the end of November again, and as Thanksgiving time rolls around, » read more

Dear Friends, It's World Mission Offering time once again, and we want to thank you all for your faithful giving which makes it possible for us to continue serving as your representatives here in Japan!  It's a busy time for us.  125 years ago today -- October 6th -- American Baptists (t » read more

Dear Friends, "...Some seed fell on good soil. It came up and yielded a crop, a hundred times more than what was sown." Luke 8:8Life continues to be full of activity here in Yokohama.  Just yesterday, a group of nine students from our Sigma Society, a Kanto Gakuin University student volunteer » read more

“I sure wish some college students would come to our church!  What should I do?”

I recently had lunch with a Japan Baptist Union pastor who, a few years ago, accepted a call to a small congregation within walking distance of Kanto Gakuin University, where I serve as chaplain.  Th » read more