Ministry
The New Testament word for "ministry" or "service" can sometimes be translated "to raise a dust." The image is one of someone whose movements are so brisk that they create the sensation of hustle and bustle. That is not me. Or is it?
Pastor Eduardo Goya (holding mic)
President, Evangelical Holiness Church of Brazil. On occasion of JEMS 55th Anniversary of partnership in January 2019.
Pastor Daniel Seiji Abe (pictured above, on the occasion of JEMS' 55th Anniversary of missions service in Brazil. January 2019)
Bishop, Nikkei Free Methodist Church of Brazil
"Many virtues could highlight the ministry of Pastor John Katagi here in Brazil, but there are two in particular that impress me and are related to the love he feels for God, his work and also for the people of Brazil."
"The first has to do with his care and dedication for people and how he treats everyone, especially as he adapts to the Brazilian context.
The second is the zeal with which he selects the projects and the JEMS volunteers. He seeks to link the needs of the churches and the resources of JEMS, personally accompanying each step.
Pastor John's ministry in Brazil has included his attention and care for the spiritual life and ministries of workers and the success of JEMS in every project.
I have also seen that each ministry contact has been made with great care during every stage of his work here in Brazil. Furthermore, he continues to keep good relationships with people and Brazilian churches."
"I think Pr John has been instrumental to the continuation of the ministry of JEMS in Brazil. Over the years he has built relationships that were not broken, even when he temporarily stepped down from ministry.
He is highly respected among us, having learned our language and has always treated with respect and seriousness all the work of JEMS in Brazil to the collaborating churches and camps.
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Knowing that Pastor John (is working) with JEMS brings us great joy because we know that this is his calling and his vocation."
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Pastor Guto Umeki
Senior Pastor of the Evangelical Holiness Church of Pompeia; Director of International Missions for the Evangelical Holiness Church of Brazil