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by John Wm Mehn (Author)
Since the beginning of missionary efforts in Japan in the sixteenth century, the Japanese church has experienced periods of quiet flourishing and periods of intense persecution. Arguably, however, it has never managed to take root as a truly indigenous church-despite great effort toward that aim. In Multiplying Churches in Japanese Soil, John Mehn asks the question: Why? What factors have contributed to the Japanese remaining largely unreached? Mehn examines the current state of affairs and then, with some careful analysis and case study, delves into effective models and leadership for planting churches in Japan that not only grow, but are also equipped to reproduce and multiply. Within these pages, discover mission strategy, kingdom perspective, and hope for the church in Japanese soil.
Author Biography
John Mehn and his wife Elaine have served as Converge (formerly Baptist General Conference) missionaries in Japan since 1985. John's primary ministry is cross-cultural church planting, leadership development, equipping for church planting, and spiritual renewal mentoring. Since 1997, John has been the chair of the JEMA Church Planting Institute, an interdenominational network among Japanese and missionaries for developing leadership for church planting movements. John has a doctorate of ministry in missiology from Trinity International University.
