Ministry Partner of the Month: Mike and Rowena McGinty

Prayer Requests:


The Iwate Relief Project—tsunami disaster work in Iwate

· Protection and encouragement for overworked staff

· Fruit from the hundreds of contacts that have been made

· Transition from relief work to church planting

· Financial needs to keep this ministry in operation after May 2014


General Japan Needs

· Overcoming traditional obstacles to the Gospel

· Healing of families that are becoming increasingly fragmented

· Recruitment and training of new workers

· An empowered, unified Japanese church

Life & Ministry Coach—McGinty ministry next term

· Good working relationships with current field leaders

· Wisdom for coaching

· Clear definition and application of new ministry role

· Building of trust relationships with newer members


McGinty Personal Needs

· Refreshment after a challenging term of ministry working in a disaster area

· Opportunities to reconnect with family, friends and supporters while in the States

· Growth in ministry skills in preparation for a new ministry focus

· Suitable housing in Tokyo