Torah-based, Messiah-centered ministry of Jews and Gentiles working together
Our Vision:
TOL seeks to further the Kingdom of G-D by being a Torah-based, Messiah-centered ministry of Jews and Gentiles working together to shine forth the light of Yeshua, the Jewish Messiah, in Japan.
Our mission is to:
- Lead Jewish people and others from the Nations into a relationship with the God of Israel and creation through Torah-based teachings that leads to confession of Yeshua (Jesus) as Messiah and L-RD;
- Nurture and grow Jewish followers of Yeshua (Jesus) in their Jewish identity as disciples of the Messiah;
- Nurture and grow Gentile followers of Yeshua who have a confirmed calling to come alongside the Messianic Jews as a “foreigner residing among them” (Ex 12:49);
- Support Christians outside of TOL to connect with and understand the Jewish roots of their faith so that we may become One New Man (Eph 2:15) in the order of Yeshua’s prayer (John 17).
We are the Only Messianic Jewish Congregation in Japan
As the only Messianic Jewish congregation in Japan, we hold a unique position and responsibility.
- TOL is the only congregation enabling Jewish believers (i.e. Messianic Jews) and seekers to live and identify as Jews by encouraging them to “walk out their faith” in a Jewish way. We encourage Jewish believers to follow the Hebrew calendar and commandments covenantally prescribed in the Torah to the people of Israel.
- TOL prioritizes and actively engages in Jewish outreach through our intimate collaboration with Chosen People Ministries Japan / Beit Samurai.
- TOL is currently the only place in Japan where the Jewish identity of a Jewish believer can be lived out in community.
We Exist as a Tangible Expression of the ‘One New Man’
The specific calling and identity of TOL also includes bringing Jewish and Gentile believers together as the One New Man (Eph 2:15).
- TOL is a Jewish assembly welcoming of Gentiles who have a confirmed Messianic calling to walk out their faith together in community and mission. We are a rich blend of Jews and Gentiles gathered from all corners of the earth.
- TOL prioritizes and actively engages in ecumenical dialogue and relationships between Messianic Jews and Gentile Christians in Japan through our deep connection with the Toward Jerusalem Council II movement.
TOL’s relationships with the Gentile churches in Japan are precious to us and our deep ties (40 plus years) to the wider Messianic Jewish movement makes us a touchpoint (icon) for them to Israel / the Messianic Jewish world.