mentoring relationship. It has always been my (Pastor Toyomi) desire for other women pastors to have a safe place where they can dialogue about ministry. That’s when he introduced me to Pastor Dowdy. In May 2015, Pastor Dowdy came to Yokohama for a roundtable session with 16 other female pastors. It was such a precious time because we felt like there was a place where we could share our struggles and seek godly council. These roundtables have become annual events we look forward to. We recognize that it is important to continue building confidence and unity in the next generation of pastors and leaders. In May 2016, we coupled our roundtable (with 18 female pastors) with the first Revival Conference, open to all ministers in Japan. Plans are now underway for the 2017 Revival Conference and roundtable (extending an invitation to 22 female pastors), as well as a non-denominational roundtable in October that year.
already established. The youth ministry (IGNYTE) and social arm (Care Community Services Society) are examples of that. We are so thankful that your pastoral staff is so willing to share their experience and strategies for ministry.
WHAT ARE SOME OF THE IMPACTS THE TCC CELL CHURCH MODEL HAS HAD ON YOUR CONGREGATION? Over time, the TCC Cell Church Model taught our members to see that they were more than guests in church – they are stakeholders in His House and every person has a part to play in building it. That’s why it is so encouraging to see the younger generation rising up and using their creativity, and social media, for the Lord. One of the ways they do that is through music. Our youth ministry has birthed three bands (two all-girl and one all-boy) as a way
We believe God is calling us to be an apostolic church, impacting not just Japan but the nations.”
HOW HAS TRINITY SUPPORTED YOUR CHURCH AND MINISTRY? As our church transitioned into a cellbased church, we felt that the TCC Cell Church Model was suitable because it accommodated for cultural differences. As we integrated it into the church, Pastor Dominic and Trinity’s pastoral staff provided support in the form of training and consultation trips to oneon-one sessions.
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