Symbols
Workshop Schedule
Workshop Description
EC19 workshops are designed to focus on the participants’ growth as Christ followers. We provide opportunities to grow up as Christians, tailored to modern life and the issues that participants may face in the future. Following are the symbols for each of the categories. Those symbols are also on the workshop descriptions, so we hope that it will help with narrowing down your choices when deciding which workshops you would like to attend.
1) Returnees (Symbol: RN)
If you or a close friend of yours are going back to Japan in the near future, or if you are the one to accept those who come back to Japan, these are the workshops for you. We provide opportunities to learn how you should prepare before going back to or visiting Japan, and what to expect in Japan. These workshops are filled with concrete examples and advice from speakers who live in Japan and those who accept and support returnees in Japan.
2) Growing & Discipleship (Symbol: GD)
Would you like to learn more about God, get close to Him or grow to serve His purpose? These are the workshops for YOU! What's the meaning of salvation? How did God design you for His purpose? What does God expect from you? God uses different opportunities and various methods and places to learn.
3) Missions (Symbol: MS)
It is God’s command to reach out to the world and spread the Gospel. How does God work all around the world? What does God expect of us? How about people who are already in mission work for God? God made us to serve His purpose to spread the Gospel to all of the people in the world and where you are placed.
4) General (Symbol: GEN)
These are workshops for more generalized learning. The topics we cover in this category are: dating, marriage, evolution and creationism, small groups and so on. If you have special interest in certain topic that we cover, please join us in our workshops!
5) Seeker’s Program (Symbol: SK)
Seeker’s Program (Symbol: SK)
Seeker’s is for all the non-believers seeking to know who God is. Some programs, including Bible studies, small groups, and workshops,are designed specifically for them. This year we'll spend time together knowing and experiencing Jesus who seeks after us and calls us the son of Abraham (Luke 19:9-19).
6) RJC (Reaching Japanese for Christ) Program (Symbol: RJC)
The RJC program provides relevant training for those who pray for and support the growth of Japanese Christians. If you are interested in spreading the Gospel to Japanese people, would like to help the growth of Japanese Christians, or are currently engaged in fellowship with Japanese people, these workshops are for you. They are presented by men and women with many years of experience in reaching the Japanese for Christ. This will be a great opportunity to hear their real life experiences and advice, so bring your questions and an open mind and let's interact with these godly leaders.
Workshop 1
Day 3: Dec. 29th, 1:15-2:30 pm
Seek Ye First the Kingdom of God and His Righteousness. (RN)
Yoshiro Nakabayashi
Location: Sanctuary
We'll discuss the contents of the two books from various angles. "Life Priorities"
"Five Love Languages." "Eight equations to success." “Business and the Bible” YouTube program info will be introduced.
Intimacy on your Spiritual Journey: Effective mentoring and pastoral care counseling (GD)
Yumi Ikeda
Location: Classroom D
Through this workshop, you'll learn mentoring and spiritual counseling, which are the core of evangelism and pastoral care. In addition to the importance and effectiveness of mentoring, we'll look at the qualities and attitude needed to serve as a mentor and follow Jesus. Someone needs you as a spiritual leader and mentor! Let's learn how to support important people and those who are lost.
Leading Worship from the Heart (GD)
Erika Grace Mine
Location: Theater
Christians worship and sing praise songs without giving it a second thought. There are many people who really like the worship singing time during services. Christians should always be pursuing praises that overflow with the power and presence of the Lord. We will reflect together on what kind of worship brings the Lord joy, how worship is used by the Lord, and other important insights that worship leaders need to have.
Christian Disaster Support 101 (MS)
Paul Yokota
Location: Classroom B
Due to environmental change, natural disasters frequently occur around the world. Among them, Japan is said to be a "disaster superpower." Therefore, as we are evangelizing here, dealing disasters is unavoidable. It seems, a new missionary method has developed through dealing with this issue. In this workshop, for those who are new to disaster relief, I would like to introduce the basics and practices of Christian disaster relief.
It's Simple! Anyone can start a small group (GEN)
Hiromi Kakehashi
Location: Upper
If you've blessed in your EC small group, be sure to take it back to your area and start a small group. Do you think "I'm not gifted as a leader"? Anyone can do a simple, balanced group easily. In addition, I'll teach you tips to help you lead a healthy small group. Want to learn about small groups, the first step in spiritual growth?
Missions among the Japanese People will change your life! (RJC)
Dennis Peters
Location: Mercy
Have a heart for Reaching Japan? Or for Japanese people in general? Put your name in the annals of heaven by spending your life for others. We discuss some of the challenges as well as the joys of giving your life to Christ to reach these people about whom a famous missionary once described as, "The finest people I have ever known."
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Workshop 2
Day 4: Dec. 30th, 4:00-5:15 pm
Experience God's Word (Devotions) (GD)
Ben Kagiwada
Location: Theater
The words of the Bible are the words of God—words that live and work. The Bible isn't just a book for knowledge. It's something that we experience in life and grows us. We'll see how we can accept The Word not only as a subject of study, but as The Word of the living God who leads us.
Burn Out… (GD)
Eiji Osato
Location: Grace
Burnout, I didn’t want to, but I did. Burnout, I want everyone to avoid it if possible. So, I'll tell you about the causes of burnout, how to prevent it, and how to recover if it happens.
Family Evangelism (MS)
Ako Kim
Location: Classroom D
When we think of family evangelism we think it's "difficult," and this is our strong image. God's purpose is for us to be blessed, and He wants to bless us. Jesus came to this world to save all of mankind. For us Christians who have the heart of God, we can persevere. This is a great thing! Let's pray together for our families.
What's not written about marriage in magazines (GEN)
Makoto Okura
Location: Sanctuary
Lots of books on marriage are sold at bookstores. If you take them read them, it seems that you can find a book that says anything you want to hear. Readers will choose only their favorite from various books (if a husband and wife choose their favorite ones, they will get stuck someday). I'm going to talk about what the Bible says marriage is. There, you can find the guidelines.
Can science and Christianity coexist? (GEN)
Charles Chen, Yuji Ishitsuka
Location: Classroom B
Is it really true that science and theology are in conflict? Why do some people say that science can disprove the existence of God? As a Christian, how can I bring my knowledge of God and the Bible together with modern-day science? In small group discussion format, we'll explore various ways in which we can integrate science and theology. We'll look at case studies (e.g., creation & evolution, heliocentrism), and consider how our faith in Christ can enhance science and how science can enhance our faith.
Testimony Time 1 ~ My Jesus is Great!~ (SK)
Seekers Leaders
Location: Classroom C
Leaders in the Seeker's Track will have a chance share testimonies directed towards the participants. This will be conversational style. We will divide into small groups. How has our great Jesus changed the leader's lives? Come and hear!
One Church: Two Language Ministries Under One Roof – How to Work Together (RJC)
Ichibei Honda
Location: Mercy
A church that has two language ministries under one roof can either work independently of each other, or work inter-dependently with each other. The challenges of differences in language and culture are real, and can be taxing at times for churches of this nature. It can be likened to a cross-cultural marriage. Because there is no perfect church, this workshop will not provide a sure proof method for creating a perfect two language ministry church. However, there are some things that do lend toward a more cooperative and productive environment for doing ministry together under one roof. These things will be explored through this workshop.
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Workshop 3
Day 5: Dec. 31st, 4:00-5:15 pm
I want to see Mr. Public eye! (RN)
Makoto Okura
Location: Classroom B
In Japan, there is someone that politicians and Yokozuna have their heads bowed. But we can't see them. But its existence reigns in Japan like a god. If you live in Japan as a Japanese Christian and want to evangelize the Japanese, it's important to know this.
Let's Experience Earnest Prayer! (GD)
Yoshinosuke Nakao
Location: Grace
Do you feel like we are pushed to be busy, hurried and productive daily? Do you feel you haven't experienced intimacy with God recently? Do you feel, "I feel about it, real bad"? Before the New Year's Eve countdown, create a space in your heart where God can work and experience the rhythms of soul care and grace. Together let's think earnestly "What is prayer?"
Blessed through Forgiving (GEN)
Ben Kagiwada
Location: Theater
Forgiving and accepting people who have hurt you is one of the most difficult things you could ever do. The greater your wound is, the more difficult it is to forgive. Just as we have been forgiven by Christ, though, we need to forgive others. And forgiving is always accompanied by blessing. As we keep our eyes fixed on the fact that we have been forgiven, we will reflect together on how important it is to forgive others.
A Christian home is a Strange "Blessing" (GEN)
Yuichiro Inatomi
Location: Classroom D
Let's take time to listen to the experiences of those who grew up in a Christian home, and also the experiences of those who grew up in a non-Christian home. Let's take time to share those points we admire about Christian homes. Together let's think about the ideal Christian home and faith heritage of people from the Bible.
LGBTQ（仮） (GEN)
Setsu Shimizu
Location: Sanctuary
Testimony Time 2 ~ My Jesus is Great!~ (SK)
Seekers Leaders
Location: Classroom C
The Seeker's program will have a chance to hear "living testimonies" Same as Testimony Time 1.
Seek Ye First the Kingdom of God and His Righteousness. (RJC)
Yoshiro Nakabayashi
Location: Mercy
We'll discuss the contents of the two books from various angles. "Life Priorities"
"Five Love Languages." "Eight equations to success." “Business and the Bible” YouTube program info will be introduced.
