JAPAN | Online Manga Ministry Collaborator
Length of Service: 2+ years
Collaborating with our team of Christian creatives to produce, distribute and promote manga and related online content (blogs, social media, video, etc.), and print products, to help us fulfill our purpose of reaching the lost, resourcing the Church and empowering Christian artists in Japan.
There are various roles to fill for this ministry, and workers will probably be asked to cover more than one specific role. So, we are seeking people with education, skills and experiences in any combination of the following:
- Illustration and visual storytelling
- Digital coloring
- Graphic design
- Social media design and management
- Web design and development
- Marketing
- Project management
- Video production
- Working knowledge of programs such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign;
Clip Studio Paint; Procreate; etc.
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. This and cultural learning will be high priorities especially in your first two years, with ministry responsibilities adjusted to make time for this.
- Ability to work independently or with a team: Independently to keep up with your own tasks without supervision; and with a team to make ministry decisions and work toward common goals.
- 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.
- Depending on your education and experience, some additional training in Bible, theology or ministry may be required as part of your pre-field or on-field preparations.
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:
The Japanese are among the largest unreached people groups in the world, at about 99% non-Christian. Though Japan is unreached, the Church is well-established and Global Partners has a long history of working with indigenous churches. We partner with the Japanese Church to build spiritual bridges through education, hospitality and the creative arts.
*This is a support-raised position
