Reaching Japanese for Christ Academy

A learning platform equipping believers to effectively reach and minister to Japanese
The Reaching Japanese for Christ (RJC) Academy is dedicated to helping people better introduce and represent Jesus within the Japanese culture. 

We seek to serve:

Explorers

  • Those who are new to Japan and Japanese ministry
  • Those with a general interest in missions in Japan 

Missionaries

  • Those preparing to go to Japan as short-termers or as career missionaries
  • Those in Japan (or elsewhere) already serving Japanese and seeking additional resources

Home Missions

  • Those ministering to Japanese coming to their homes and communities as either students, temporary visitors or immigrants
  • Those involved in student or ESL ministry

Japanese Disciplers

  • Japanese believers who are mentoring and discipling others in their walk with Jesus

Courses offered Summer 2025

  • Free

Preparing to Go

  • Course
  • 58 Lessons

This course is aimed to equip anyone heading to Japan for the first time with basic information on the country, culture, customs and perspective on Christianity, as well as practical travel advise on such topics as: learning the language, sharing the Gospel (and resources to find/take), how to effectively engage your support network and church back home, navigating Japan's transit, food, lodging and monetary system.

  • Free

Resources for Sharing the Gospel with Japanese

  • Course
  • 18 Lessons

Rather than being a course, this is a listing of resources and recommendations for those seeking to share the Gospel with Japanese. We hope you find useful information and resources to equip you to effectively share the message of Jesus' love!

  • $25

Japan 101 - Introduction to the Japanese - Spring/Summer 2025

  • Closed
  • Course
  • 72 Lessons

We are working on an update to our Japan 101, introduction to Japan course. We hope to have enough interest to run the newly updated course in late May or June 2025.

  • $5

The Japanese Mind - Relationships 1 (Summer 2025)

  • Closed
  • Course
  • 32 Lessons
  • 365-day access

This self-directed, self-paced course is open for registration until August 31, 2024 This course covers the following topics: - Uchi to Soto - Close and Distant Relationships - On - Indebtedness - Giri & Zoto- Japanese Social Obligations & Gift Giving A webinar will be offered which will further address the topics that you have studied here later this summer. Date TBD. Register for the webinar separately.

  • $5

The Japanese Mind - Communication 1 (Summer 2025)

  • Closed
  • Course
  • 28 Lessons
  • 365-day access

This self-directed, self-paced course is available for registration through August 31, 2025. This course covers the following topics related to Japanese communication: - Chinmoku: Silence in Japanese Communication - Aimai: Ambiguity - Haragei: Implicit communication An associated webinar will be offered which will further address the topics that you have studied here and is available for registration separately.

  • $5

Japan, Religion and Christianity - A Starting Foundation

  • Course
  • 10 Lessons

This short, mini-course is a prerequisite for enrolling in the Redemptive Analogies Course series. This material explores the impact of Buddhism and Shinto on Japanese culture as well as the Japanese response to religion and Christianity.

  • $25

Culture Specific Evangelism 101 Fall 2025

  • Course
  • 80 Lessons

A general introduction to culture-specific evangelism. Through this study, you will be able to more effectively explain the gospel to people of different worldviews and cultures. This course is planned to next be offered in the fall of 2025 - dependent on student interest and enrollment.

Academy Course List

Not all courses are offered every term. For a complete listing of all of the courses offered by the RJC Academy, visit the course listing page below

RJC Webinars

RJC Network hosts webinars as a lecture or open discussion about a topic relevant to reaching the Japanese for Christ. The most current event is featured with recent past recordings available in the Webinar listing below. Earlier webinar recordings are listed on the RJC Network Resources page.


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How We Operate

Each spring and fall The Academy offers a selection of courses on topics related to understanding the culture and religion of Japan, evangelism, ministry and church-multiplication among Japanese. 

Classes vary by length and learning structure. Some are shorter and self-directed while others are longer with a structured schedule and class discussion meetings. Courses are modestly priced to be accessible to all.

In general, weekly course materials are posted on the learning platform and available for students to work through at their own pace, with weekly written assignments and forum interactions due each weekend. For live, scheduled classes, instructors and students come together for class Zoom calls, which are scheduled at the beginning, end, and at intervals throughout each course. 

Click below to access a complete list of RJC Academy Courses and downloadable resources.

Who We Are

The Academy is part of the larger Reaching Japanese for Christ Network which exists because of the passion of people to see others equipped to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the Japanese in a way that will reach their hearts and change their lives. 

RJC and The Academy were started and run by life-long missionaries to Japan and continue to operate on the donations of instructors, volunteer staff, students, and those who share our dream and vision. This page includes a link for how you can give in support of The RJC Academy. Whether you are taking a course or giving to see this ministry continue and grow, you can be effectively furthering the reach of The Gospel to HIS beloved Japanese.

Donate to the Reaching Japanese for Christ Network and RJC Academy

Your generosity equips others to reach Japanese with the love of Jesus Christ.

Get Connected

The Academy is only one branch of the Reaching Japanese for Christ Network
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Questions about The Academy

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Visit The RJC Network

RJC’s Vision “To build a network to enhance each other’s ministries for sharing the Gospel and making disciples of Jesus Christ among Japanese” RJCのビジョン 日本人に福音を伝え、キリストの弟子とするために互いのミニストリーの徳を高めるようネットワークを築くこと

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RJC hosts live webinars with recordings also available for later viewing on the website

Pray Together

Join in weekly prayer zoom calls for Japan Purchase and pray through Operation Japan (available in hard copy, eBook or digital web-format) Join the Operation Japan Facebook group for daily prayer prompts and dialogue