Summary

SummaryI grew up in a Spirit-filled church in Texas, but when God called me to Okinawa, Japan, I knew it would be different. At 16, I felt a still, small voice directing me into seminary. By 18 I was licensed to minister, and now I serve as a deaconโ€”and soon assistant pastorโ€”at Zion Christian Fellowship Okinawa. Being only 1โ€“2% Christian in Japan means facing family rituals rooted in Buddhism and Shinto. Iโ€™ve learned that true discipleshipโ€”walking alongside new believersโ€”is more powerful than one-off altar calls. My wifeโ€™s decision to follow Christ at a Franklin Graham crusade showed me what real faith looks like in this culture. Every day I see Godโ€™s hand in our martial-arts ministry and church. Teaching Bible stories to people unfamiliar with Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego, I tailor my sermons for a new generation. Evangelism here takes patience, deep listening to the Holy Spirit, and respecting Japanese nonconfrontational norms. Above all, Jesus reigns supreme over every culture.

Why Becoming a Christian is a Weighty Decision For Japanese People

Benjamin Moriniere is a 21 year Japan resident, Business owner and now Assistant Pastor in Okinawa Japan. In this interview he shares his experience being a Christian in Japan and offers key insights on the reality of Christianity in Japan and more.

You can find Benjamin on Instagram here: @BenjaminMoriniere
You can visit his gym’s website here: www.morinieremartialarts.com
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Jesus said unto him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.” – John 14:6 (KJV)

“Likewise, I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth.” – Luke 15:10 (KJV)

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Time Chapters
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01:05 Introducing Mourner Martial Arts Academy
03:10 My salvation at 16
06:00 Arriving in Okinawa & first church
08:20 Cultural challenges for Japanese believers
10:10 My wife's conversion story
12:30 Importance of true discipleship
14:40 Evangelism advice in Japan
16:20 Jesus as king of every culture