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OpenOsaka & Kobe·Oct 3 — Oct 17, 2026
Osaka Church Planting Support
A focused trip for those drawn to the long, patient work of church planting. Team members will support four church plants across Osaka and Kobe through neighborhood outreach, hospitality events, and administrative help.
Hero / osaka-fall-26Osaka & Kobe — partner church neighborhoods
01 / Purpose
Why this trip
Resource the Kansai church-planting cohort during a critical season of neighborhood outreach.
02 / Who it's for
Who should consider applying
Believers 21+. Particularly suited for those discerning a longer-term call to Japan or to church planting elsewhere.
03 / What you'll do
On the ground
- Neighborhood door-knocking & invitation campaigns
- Hosting hospitality events at four church plants
- Administrative & translation support for plant-cohort meetings
- Sit in on weekly elder training (observers)
04 / Cost
$3,150
Trip costs are handled through your sending church — we don't fundraise directly with participants. Talk with your pastor early; we're glad to provide a cost breakdown, budget letter, and partner-church references to support that conversation.
05 / Included / Excluded
What your support covers
Included
- Lodging
- Ground transport
- Two meals per day
Not included
- Airfare
- Insurance
- Personal spending
06 / Requirements
What we ask of every team member
- Member of a gospel-preaching church
- Pastor's reference
- Pre-trip training (8 sessions)
07 / FAQ
Common questions
Ready?
Apply for Osaka Church Planting Support.