How Does the Way of the Samurai Impact Christianity in Japan Today?

Join Pastor Rod and special guest; Japanese pastor Tasuke Nakaoka from Tokyo, Japan as they explore the rich history of Japan’s samurai culture and how this intertwines with how they share the Gospel today. Drawing from Bushido: The Samurai Code of Japan (武士道) by Inazō Nitobe, they unpack timeless samurai principles—honor, loyalty, discipline—and how these values shape the way the message of Jesus is shared in Japan today. Learn how the kind and polite nature of the Japanese people opens unique doors for ministry, faith and discipleship.Learn how to reach the unreached, build healthy local churches, and raise up the next generation of leaders no matter where you are in the world. Join Pastor Rod Plummer, his team, and leaders from around the world as they discuss missions, ministry, and reaching more people with the message of Jesus.Subscribe to Innovative Missions with Pastor Rod Plummer and Team on your favorite audio platform (https://therodcast.captivate.fm/listen) and on YouTube subscribe & turn on bell notifications to get notified as soon as future episodes release.About Pastor Rod PlummerPs Rod and Viv Plummer live in Tokyo, Japan and are true pioneers with a passion for reaching every person with Gods’ message. Senior Pastors of Lifehouse International Church they oversee all of Lifehouse's churches across Japan and Asia. Their heart is to inspire, mentor, and equip hundreds of young Japanese and foreign leaders to minister to the needs of people not only in the greater Tokyo area, but throughout Japan, Asia and beyond.More about Pastor Rod: https://rodplummer.com/about-rod/Connect with Pastor Rod PlummerWebsite: http://rodplummer.comInstagram: http://instagram.com/rodplummerMore about Lifehouse ChurchUnder Pastor Rod’s leadership, Lifehouse Church has grown from a team of 16 to thousands of weekly attendees across Japan and Asia and thousands of people reached with the gospel every year.Find out more at http://mylifehouse.com