Everything else in Musashi Kosugi (just say "Muko" for short) is already there. A dozen new 50-story residential skyscrapers crammed with people (SEE VIDEO HERE). And they're still going up! New malls, schools, hospitals, and community services. The Muko train station has the most crowded ride west of Tokyo Disneyland (SEE VIDEO HERE). But a church witness for these 120,000+ people (99% without Christ) is still missing! We believe we can change this reality with you.
It's our joy to launch this new church planting project in Muko and invite you into it. You've been waiting for this project, right? You've been part of our lives, now we invite you to be part of Muko's future in Christ.
We want to move into and reach the community from the inside. As we look at moving into Muko, we need to be strategic about our future housing by combining it with a stable place for a new church to gather and grow. We are planning it to look something like this:
It's our joy to launch this new church planting project in Muko and invite you into it. You've been waiting for this project, right? You've been part of our lives, now we invite you to be part of Muko's future in Christ.
We want to move into and reach the community from the inside. As we look at moving into Muko, we need to be strategic about our future housing by combining it with a stable place for a new church to gather and grow. We are planning it to look something like this:
Here is a concept drawing. The 1st floor is dedicated space for our outreach ministries and new church to gather. Above is living space for ourselves/staff.
If you've followed along with us, you know this burden for Muko isn't new (we've spoke of it since 2014), and it's not a change in our ministry. Rather, it is an expansion of our church planting ministry in Kawasaki, Japan (with WorldVenture). Denen Grace Chapel (our current church plant) will serve as the parent to this daughter church, even as we continue to provide coverage for both. See our Vision 2020 page for SW Greater Tokyo to understand our church planting strategy better.
Our passion and work (now 20 years in Japan) has always been for the start of the church in Japan. Why? To reach the lost 99% here, because:
If you've followed along with us, you know this burden for Muko isn't new (we've spoke of it since 2014), and it's not a change in our ministry. Rather, it is an expansion of our church planting ministry in Kawasaki, Japan (with WorldVenture). Denen Grace Chapel (our current church plant) will serve as the parent to this daughter church, even as we continue to provide coverage for both. See our Vision 2020 page for SW Greater Tokyo to understand our church planting strategy better.
Our passion and work (now 20 years in Japan) has always been for the start of the church in Japan. Why? To reach the lost 99% here, because:
"The church is the only thing in this world
that will go into eternity, so it is right for us to work
and sacrifice toward its birth and growth."
- the quotable Kevin Laverman (smile), July 20, 2018
We know you may have questions about this project. We've tried to answer some common ones. Please view this Q&A resource. This also shows the project's total financial picture and progress.
Can you partner with us in Japan through this new church work by helping us reach this project's funding need?
For Jesus & For Japan,
We know you may have questions about this project. We've tried to answer some common ones. Please view this Q&A resource. This also shows the project's total financial picture and progress.
P.S. Please spread the word. Think for a minute, "Who can I pass this information along to that might be of help to the Lavermans in this project?" We need your networking help to bring the cross to Muko. Email this website URL, or click the thumbs up icon in the lower left corner.
JANUARY 31, 2020 UPDATE
Construction on the MuKo chapel is complete.
We have now received permission from the city for use of the water line. The final paperwork is the registration of the property. The construction company is working on this now, and it is due to be completed in mid-February. After which, we will make final payment for construction costs, the key will be handed over, and we can begin our move.
Keep praying for us over the next few weeks that this registration process will go smoothly.
PHASE II (Equipping and furnishing the first floor chapel space) has completed. All funding needed for this phase of the church plant has been supplied as of January 2020, with thanks to the amazing generosity and vision of God's people. We are grateful for your part in this work together with us!
We look forward to showing you the inside photos soon!
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100% of all contributions given through this special project come to us in Japan, are tax deductible, and will be used exclusively for this Muko house/church project, with reporting and accountability within our mission.
100% of all contributions given through this special project come to us in Japan, are tax deductible, and will be used exclusively for this Muko house/church project, with reporting and accountability within our mission.
REACHING MUKO BROCHURE
This is the "prospectus" for this project which includes vision and rationale for this house/church in Muko, and plan for its use..
This is the "prospectus" for this project which includes vision and rationale for this house/church in Muko, and plan for its use..
REACHING MUKO VIDEO
Catch the vision! View and download a 4-minute vision video for this project. This is effective in educating both small and large groups on the state of mission in Muko.
Catch the vision! View and download a 4-minute vision video for this project. This is effective in educating both small and large groups on the state of mission in Muko.
FACILITY USAGE VISION
How do we envision the church and house facility being used? Here is one example of weekly usage.
How do we envision the church and house facility being used? Here is one example of weekly usage.
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We serve with WorldVenture, an evangelical faith mission. Our sending/home church is Cornerstone Church of Lansing, Illinois.