MXX, a student in Okinawa, often felt restless and pressured at home, which led her into harmful friendships and choices that pulled her away from peace. She rarely smiled and carried deep loneliness in her heart. Everything changed when she began attending church services and experienced Jesus’ love through prayer, Bible study, and encouragement from believers. One evening, as worship songs filled her heart with peace, she realized she was deeply loved by Christ and chose to follow Him. Today, MXX serves as a youth leader and assistant in Bible studies, prays for her family, and is preparing for baptism.

Matthew13:23 Ministries’ mission is to train, equip, connect, mobilize, and support the Japanese church and lay believers to bring salvation and transformation to Japan.