Japanese Ministry Assocation Member Organizations

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Missionary Based Organization
	Japanese Mission Society More on this ministry 3201 Central Ave. Columbus, IN 47203 Rev. Thomas A. Going – JMS Missionary Email: tgoing5047comcast.net Phone: 812 373-4859 Phone: 812 376-6788 www.japanesemissionsociety.org Ministry Format: Missionary led worship/Bible classes, volunteer led ESL Ministry Size: 80-100 Japanese people Ministry Location: Grace Lutheran Church, Columbus, IN Trinity Lutheran Church, Indianapolis, IN Carmel Lutheran Church, Carmel, IN Also cooperation with churches in Michigan, Ohio, and Wisconsin Primary focus group: Second generation Japanese, some short stay Japanese.
Congregation Based Ministry
	International Friends More on this ministry St. Matthew Lutheran Church 2040 S. Commerce Road Walled Lake, MI 48390 248-624-7676 www.st-matthew.org/internationalfriends Int’l Director: Amy Moldenhauer amy.moldenhauerst-matthew.org Phone: 248-624-7676 ext.117 Rev. Rob Nelson - advisor Rob.nelsonst-matthew.org Int’l Assistant Director: Rebecca Masters Rebecca.mastersst-matthew.org Int’l Children’s Ministry: Jan Roth Jan.rothst-matthew.org Ministry Format: 23 weekly classes, mostly in small groups; large events;Volunteer and staff led friendship groups Ministry Size: 350 internationals, about 90% Japanese; additional in child care lessons Primary focus group: Temporary stay Japanese.
	International Friends More on this ministry St. John Lutheran Church 6135 Rings Road Dublin, OH 43016-6718 Volunteer Leader (former missionary) Michelle Pitonyak 614-438-0190 Email: kazepitonyak.org Ministry Format: 2 weekly classes/friendship group Ministry Size: About 50 international women; 95% Japanese Primary Focus Group: Temporary stay Japanese.
	International Friends More on this ministry Cross of Christ Lutheran Church 1100 Lone Pine Road Bloomfield Hills, MI, 48302 Volunteer Leader: Elizabeth Hamada Email: e_hamadaprodigy.net Phone: 248-646-5968 Ministry Format: 2 weekly, 1 semi weekly. classes/friendship groups Ministry Size: About 37 internationals; 90% Japanese Primary focus group: Temporary stay Japanese.
	International Friends in Christ More on this ministry Concordia Lutheran Church 1431 Sixth Street Findlay, OH 45840 Volunteer Leader & webmaster: Carol Little Email: glittlewoh.rr.com Ministry Format: Monday morning -9:30 AM- 11:10PM Fall and Spring semesters (see web site for exact dates) Ministry Size: Varies semester to semester- total 25 Internationals and Japanese. Primary focus group: Japanese families here 3 to 5 years.

Campus Based Ministry
	International Student Ministry More on this ministry Friendship House – Michigan State University Lansing, MI Volunteer Leader: Kaye Kahl Email: kmdgkahlcomcast.net Ministry Format:Campus ministry Ministry Size: Internationals; Japanese Primary Focus Group: International university students.

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