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Coming SoonSapporo, Hokkaidō·Feb 6 — Feb 20, 2027
Sapporo Winter Discipleship
Sapporo's universities open their doors in February. A small team of six will live alongside students at the Hokkaidō Reformed Student Center, leading inductive Bible studies and forming long-term relationships.
Hero / sapporo-winter-27Sapporo, Hokkaidō — partner church neighborhoods
01 / Purpose
Why this trip
Pour into the next generation of Japanese church leaders through extended one-to-one discipleship.
02 / Who it's for
Who should consider applying
Believers 20–35 with prior teaching or discipleship experience.
03 / What you'll do
On the ground
- Daily inductive Bible study with assigned students
- Weekly student gatherings
- Sunday worship with Sapporo Reformed Church
04 / Cost
$3,400
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 at student center
- Three meals per day
Not included
- Airfare
- Insurance
- Personal spending
06 / Requirements
What we ask of every team member
- Prior discipleship experience
- Pastor's reference
- Pre-trip training (10 sessions)
07 / FAQ
Common questions
Ready?
Apply for Sapporo Winter Discipleship.