Japanese Evangelical Missionary Society
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Summary
Headquartered in Los Angeles, the Japanese Evangelical Missionary Society (JEMS) is a non-profit, para-church organization. Our various Christian ministries serve Japan, South America, and the United States. We are supported by an interdenominational network of Japanese and Asian-American churches and individual supporters.
Contact information
Mailing address:
Japanese Evangelical Missionary Society
PO Box 86047
Los Angeles, CA 90086
Website: jems.org
Phone: (213) 613-0022
Email: [email protected]
Organization details
EIN: 956048354
CEO/President: Rev. Dr. Richard E. Chuman
Chairman: Mr. Mark Okada
Board size: 10
Founder: A Group of Ministers
Ruling year: 1952
Tax deductible: Yes
Fiscal year end: 12/31
Member of ECFA: Yes
Member of ECFA since: 1998
Purpose
JEMS is an organization committed to telling others about Jesus. We have a specific call to reach the Japanese, knowing that 99% of 128 million people in Japan do not know Jesus. We also seek to reach the Japanese who no longer live in Japan, but in other countries such as Brazil, Argentina, Peru and here in the US.
We are also committed to help Christ followers deepen in their relationship with God. We seek to do so by reaching the college campuses through AACF, through Christian adult and youth conference experiences like Mount Hermon, short-term mission trips to Japan and South America, and concerts/sporting events geared toward sharing Jesus.
Mission statement
The mission of the ministry is to enable Japanese and those of Asian descent to be authentic disciples of Jesus Christ by creatively developing and providing ministry opportunities in partnership with churches.
Statement of faith
We, the Japanese Evangelical Missionary Society, believe:
That the Bible is God's Word, written by men divinely and uniquely inspired by the Holy Spirit, and that it is the supreme and final authority in all matters of faith and conduct.
In one God, eternally existing in three Persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
In Jesus Christ, the world's only Savior; in His pre-existence, virgin birth, sinless life, vicarious death, burial, bodily resurrection and personal return.
In the Holy Spirit as a Person, indwelling and empowering the believer, convicting the unsaved, and presenting the claims of Christ.
That sinful man is lost and can be redeemed only by the death and shed blood of Christ upon the cross through the regeneration of the Holy Spirit. In the resurrection of the dead, the believer to life everlasting, and the unbeliever to eternal condemnation.
That the Church, the Body of Christ, is comprised of all who have accepted the redemption provided by Christ.
Donor confidence score
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Transparency grade
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Financial efficiency ratings
Sector: Foreign Missions
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History
In May of 1950, the Japanese Evanglical Missionary Society (JEMS) was born at Mount Hermon as Japanese-American ministers met and prayed. After World War II, they had a dream to rebuild their churches, evangelize to their communities, and send the gospel of Christ back to Japan through the sending of missionaries.
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Needs
In Japan, less than 1% of the population knows Jesus. Although Japan is economically wealthy, it is spiritually poor. The nation struggles with high rates of isolation, loneliness, and mental illness. Japan needs to hear the good news of the Gospel. Will you join us on this mission?