Nagoya, Japan
- Pray for the growth of Christianity in Nagoya.
- Pray for the Seminary to help train and equip national leaders to rise up and lead within the Church.
- Pray for the church planting works in our Presbytery. One is our own church plant, another in our neighboring prefecture Mie, and one in Okinawa! Pray for workers for these works and wisdom as they all are in their infant stages. Pray for the leadership within the Presbytery in how to adjust phase to phase. (Michael is on the Mie Church Planting Committee!)
- Pray for Nagoya Christian School. This is a relatively new mission school east of Nagoya. Pray for the leadership and all the new teachers who they have recruited to come to the field.
The Carters – June-August 2026
Our Church
- Please pray for several difficult situations within our church family. A few of our members are going through significant struggles right now. Pray that we would have wisdom and compassion as we walk alongside them. Ask that they would clearly feel God’s presence, comfort, and guidance in their lives during this season. Also pray that they would draw closer to the church community rather than pull away — that they would find hope, support, and encouragement as they continue to gather and worship together.
- Pray for Elder N as he is going to be overseeing the church plant in my absence. He is very nervous about all the details. Help this be a time for him to grow in trusting in the Lord for provision!
Leadership Needs
- Please pray that God would provide a Japanese pastor and more Japanese-speaking missionaries to support the ministry at Nagoya Central Church.
- Please pray for two of our members who are currently attending the local seminary. Ask that they would be diligent and faithful in their studies, and that the Lord would use this season to help them discern how they can best use their degrees to serve the church in the future.
Michael’s Leadership & Preaching
- Pray for Michael, that God would be glorified through his preaching and that his messages would lead people to faith in Christ.
- Pray for wisdom as he leads the church plant into its next phase, makes key decisions, and has many important conversations.
- Also pray for discernment and strength as he serves on various Presbytery committees. Particular wisdom is needed on one specific committee. Pray for the men to make wise decisions!
- Recently, Michael has been asked to meet regularly with a man seeking ordination. He is going to be helping plant/lead a church south of us. Pray this would be an encouraging time for both of them as they share in the struggles and joys of church planting while continually praying for each other.
For Us Specifically
- Please pray for travel mercies and all the various schedules this summer while on HMA.
- Please also pray for our children:
- For deep Christian community and fellowship.
- For wisdom as we walk alongside them through their different life phases.
