Christ Bible Institute, Nagoya, Japan
For more than 20 years before Christ Bible Institute opened its doors, pastors in Nagoya prayed that God would provide more opportunities for theological education in their area. In 2011, God graciously planted CBI in the heart of the city near Nagoya station. Ministries now include a graduate-level seminary; a center for church planting and church development; a counseling project focused on resourcing and training Japanese Christians to provide counseling; a publishing arm that translates and distributes key books in Japanese; and a web ministry that shares gospel resources in the form of articles and videos.
The CBI team seeks to equip Christians in Japan for the work of gospel ministry, so that the gospel of the glory of Christ might be cherished and proclaimed throughout Japan. Their mission is to instigate a gospel movement that will create a ripple effect throughout Japan. Though the nation of Japan is one of the greatest mission challenges of the world—less than 0.5 % Christian—there continue to be seeds of revival. The ministries of CBI are uniquely situated to come alongside the Japanese Church to continue to sow such seeds, that God’s kingdom may come in Japan. Visit the Christ Bible Institute website for more information about the team and their ministry.
Meet The Team
Asa Rodeheaver
Asa will be interning in Nagoya, Japan, for 11 months. He will serve the team at Christ Bible Institute (CBI) as a logistics and communication support and outreach intern.
Brett & Taylor Rayl
Nagoya is one of the biggest cities in Japan and Brett and Taylor serve as a members and leaders of the CBI (Christ Bible Institute) team in the heart of the city.
Corrie Schwab
Corrie is serving at Christ Bible Institute, which operates a seminary in the city of Nagoya.
Craig & Yumiko Chapin
Craig and Yumiko Chapin are working with Christ Bible Institute in Nagoya, Japan. Craig teaches New Testament at Christ Bible Seminary and serves as the seminary’s academic dean and librarian. He also serves on CBI’s leadership team. Yumiko’s passion is music and hospitality.
Elizabeth Hinderer
Lyzi is delighted that the Lord opened the doors for her to serve in Nagoya, Japan, using the skills He has equipped her with in her career.
Gary & Lois Watanabe
Gary and Lois Watanabe will be based in Nagoya, Japan and serve the City to City Asia Pacific networks.
Karis Fukuda
Karis serves at CBI using her gifts for evangelism to help missionary interns, short-term teams, and CBI students engage in evangelism to the community, and partners with a local Japanese church in worship ministry.
Mark & Esther Jeong
Mark and Esther hope to serve the Japanese through theological education and discipleship.
Mark & Rachel Kim
Mark and Rachel are serving with Christ Bible Institute in Nagoya where they assist with language school and infrastructure and outreach support.
Masakuni Hotta
Kuni serves as an MTW national partner at Christ Bible Seminary (CBI) in Nagoya, Japan.
Matt & Caroline Newkirk
The Newkirks serve with Christ Bible Seminary in Nagoya. They feel a burden to see God’s glorious kingship recognized and adored by the Japanese.
Michael & Pearl Oh
Through the Lausanne Movement many of today’s key global mission strategies were introduced to the global Church.
Shannon DeBoer
In Nagoya, Japan, Shannon will be teaching English literature, ESL, participating in Heart and Soul community outreach, and working with mercy ministry.
Thomas & Kristin Wong
Thomas and Kristin will serve in Nagoya, Japan, at Christ Bible Institute and Kita Yokkaichi Church to help raise up a new generation of leaders in the Japanese church.
