Domestic and International Churches:
As of January 2020, The Light of Eternal Agape (TLEA) operates 109 churches domestically in Japan and 29 churches internationally, located in cities such as New York, Los Angeles, San Diego, Denver, Baton Rouge, Hawaii, the Philippines, Brazil, the Middle East, Zambia, and the Czech Republic. (Churches in London, Chicago, San Francisco, and Toronto are currently inactive). Additionally, there is a prayer center located at the Shibukawa Church in Gunma Prefecture.
Theological Seminary:
The Lord’s Cross Theological Seminary, established in 1985, provides theological education through branches across Japan and abroad. Classes are also available online, allowing students to earn credits remotely. Approximately 300 students are currently registered.
Overseas Missions:
The “Water Flowing from the Sanctuary Mission,” established in 1989, has facilitated significant overseas missions. Numerous short-term mission teams have been sent to Asia, America, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Oceania. Long-term missionaries are working in the Middle East, America, Cambodia, Brazil, Zambia, and the Czech Republic, and Canada (currently inactive), establishing church activities in these regions. Orphanages have been set up in the Philippines, Cambodia, Brazil, and Zambia. This mission also supports other missionary organizations and seminary students.
Orphanage Work:
The orphanage work began in 1997 as part of the Water Flowing from the Sanctuary Mission and was named “Foundation Stone Orphanage” in March 2001, becoming a separate department. It was recognized as a “Specified Nonprofit Corporation (NPO)” by Tokyo in April 2001 and obtained certification as a “Certified NPO” in August 2011. Since April 2011, efforts to establish child welfare facilities have been ongoing, resulting in the opening of a small-scale residential child care business (family home) in Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture, in June 2016, with external financial support. The work is progressing nationwide, with increased land offerings and qualified personnel.
Missionaries have been sent to Cambodia, Brazil, and Zambia, collaborating with local staff. As of October 2018, local staff in the Philippines provided educational support at four locations, accommodating about 40 children. The Cambodia orphanage, recognized as an international NGO in 2002, housed 19 orphans as of September 2018, including children with HIV and disabilities. Some children have graduated from school and are advancing to the next steps in their lives.
The Zambia orphanage was featured in a Japanese TV program in July 2013, and a special about it aired on TV Tokyo’s “Why There? Japanese – Unknown Turbulent Biographies” on December 30, 2013. As of October 2018, orphanages were established in Kasenga and Lusaka, accommodating five children. Some children are eager to pursue higher education. Support is also provided for orphanages in Romania and India, and preparations are underway to establish orphanages in other regions.
Publishing:
“Rainbow in the Cloud Publishing,” established in 1996, has published various works, including the monthly magazine “Rainbow in the Cloud,” books by Pastor Paul Akimoto, and DVDs of prophecy seminars. It has also translated and published books by Merlin Carothers.
Newspaper:
“Voice Newspaper” was established in 1998, publishing a weekly newspaper with 70 branches domestically and overseas correspondents providing information. It aims to inform about the world’s end-time movements from a biblical perspective. It has also published books and booklets based on serialized articles.
Computer Services:
In 2002, “Aston Co., Ltd. (One Stone)” started its work in computer services, including web shop sales, website creation, PC classes, and repairs.
Music Ministry:
“River in the Desert Music,” established in 2003, promotes original Japanese gospel songs. It has released CDs and songbooks and held street live performances in various places, including Hollywood and Santa Monica in the US. It also provides music therapy in hospitals and facilities.
Film Ministry:
“TLCCC Film Mission,” started in 2004, aims to produce an animated story of 26 martyrs from Nagasaki in 1597. Connections with Hollywood film professionals have been miraculously opened, and the mission’s director has been invited to the Movieguide Awards annually since 2002.
Prayer Ministry:
The “Prayer Mission” started in 2009, focusing on prayer activities.
Gospel Production:
“The Vision,” started in 2014, organizes gospel concerts and manages gospel groups.
