JAPAN | Online Manga Ministry Collaborator
Length of Service: 1 month to 2+ years
Manga (Japanese comics) are a large, influential and unique part of pop culture in Japan. Drawbridge Creations is creating manga and doing online outreach, to bridge the gap between Church and culture; between Jesus and Japan.
Collaborating with our team of Christian creatives to produce, distribute and promote manga and related online content (blogs, social media, video, etc), as well as print products, to help us fulfill our purpose of reaching the lost, resource the Church and empower Christian artists in Japan.
There are various roles to fill for this ministry, so any combination of the following skills and experiences would assets:
- Illustration
- Digital coloring
- Graphic design
- Creative writing (for manga, blogs, or social media)
- Social media design and management
- Web design and development
- Marketing
- Project management
- Video production
In addition, the following requirements apply to applicants for all roles:
- You will be expected to attend language school and make progress in understanding and speaking Japanese.
- Ability to work independently or with a team.
- Willingness to engage with the local Church and community for cultural learning, fellowship and outreach.
Specifics will depend on your skills and experience, as well as finding the right balance between this and your manga ministry role. For those wishing to engage in Bible teaching or other church-based ministries, some additional training in Bible, theology or ministry may be required.
Field Background:
Japan has around 124 million people, and is a shrinking and aging population. The Japanese among the largest unreached people groups in the world, at 99% non-Christian. In Japan, GP missionaries partner with the Japanese Church to build spiritual bridges through education, hospitality and the creative arts.
