Exactly what is it that we are doing presently?

We have shared with you in the ‘Call and Vision’ section something of our hopes and calling for future ministry. But what is it that we have been doing (and are currently doing) up to now?

Andrea has been teaching Chemistry to the 16-18 year old students at the Christian Academy in Japan and developing the science curriculum for the school this academic year. However, she finished teaching when the children came and is currently a full-time mother! She also helps out with teaching Sunday School and in various other outreaches.

Benoit He is presently the senior (and only) pastor of Saitama International Church. His job involves leading the leadership team, training and equipping, discipleship training, preaching twice on Sunday, administration, Bible studies, and many more pastoral responsibilities.

Saitama International Church :

OMF International began church planting in the city of Urawa in 1990 with the establishment of Musashi Urawa Christian Church. The church grew slowly, but faced an uncertain future.

In 1996 a new OMF team was formed by three missionaries with the vision to pioneer a ‘cell church’ (a church which emphasizes multiplying small groups throughout the community rather than meeting in one central church building). 

This team, called ‘Saitama Cell Ministries’, began pioneer evangelism aimed at starting cell groups in the areas of Urawa , Omiya and Kawaguchi cities.

In 1998 Musashi Urawa Christian Church united with Saitama Cell Ministries to become a new church ‘Saitama International Church’ (SIC) with the purpose of being the first cell church in Saitama Prefecture. 

Besides cell groups, the church emphasized a lively atmosphere, contemporary praise music, and an international feel. A space was rented near Kita Urawa train station and both Japanese and English worship services were begun.

SIC is a modern church ready to bring the truth of Jesus Christ to the people of Saitama and we are privileged to be part of the Team and are expecting great things from God.