WHY JAPAN?

At the start of our marriage, Lindsey and I (Brandon) committed to pray for the unreached people groups in the world. At the beginning of 2024, I was on a short-term mission in Honduras and Lindsey was in the States taking care of our newborn son. We both received a word from the Lord that we were called to go to Japan through dreams the same week. When I told Lindsey about my dream, she was shocked because God had put Japan in her heart too. Japan was never on either of our radars and it was at that moment we knew God was up to something and that we needed to be in serious prayer.

Lindsey and I both have always known we would eventually become full-time missionaries. Even before we got married, we each had a heart for missions. Lindsey knew she was called at 12 years old, and I knew I was called at 23. In my single days, I always thought I’d end up in China, and Lindsey thought she would end up somewhere in Central America. But, He brought us together to build the kingdom, we have had open hearts and have waited on the Lord’s timing to know when and where we were called to go together.

After receiving dreams from the Lord about Japan, we both committed to praying for our Japanese brothers and sisters. We have been praying for clarity on God’s timing and direction for our family. There were several scenarios we played out, but as we prayed more we realized God is asking us to prepare to go NOW.

In preparation for this mission, we have been learning the history behind this unreached people group, taking beginner Japanese lessons, and making connections with other missionaries who are currently serving in Japan. (See the video below for more..)

Our hearts are burdened for our Japanese brothers and sisters because they need to know the love of Jesus. We know that we are to go to build, encourage, and tell them about the gospel of Jesus and to share his love with them. Will you join us in praying for Japan, and supporting us financially?