by robinwhite | Oct 27, 2020 | Thoughts
I’m not usually an early adopter. But when the original iPad was released, I was so excited that I rushed out to buy one right away. I couldn’t wait to get my hands on the latest tech. But like most digital tech, that iPad was not cutting edge for very long. The...
by robinwhite | Aug 27, 2019 | Photos, Thoughts
Rev. Walter Weston memorial plaque at Kamikochi in the Japanese Alps, June 2017 It’s interesting what some missionaries are remembered for. Walter Weston was an Anglican missionary from England who helped popularize mountain climbing in Japan during the late...
by robinwhite | May 6, 2019 | Thoughts
Recently I was asked to write an article for Kyoho, the monthly newsletter of Immanuel General Mission, the church denomination we work with here in Japan. They requested I bring greetings regarding my then-upcoming marriage as well as a short Easter message. Both...
by robinwhite | Jan 26, 2019 | Thoughts
In a previous blog post, I talked about what manga is and why I think it’s a great tool for 21st century missions in Japan. Today I want to talk about the another side of this ministry vision: digital. It should come as no surprise that Japan is one of the most...
by robinwhite | Jan 19, 2019 | Thoughts
If you’ve been keeping up with my newsletters and prayer updates, you know that I’m in the middle of transitioning from church-based English ministries to a more creative outreach focus. Specifically, I’m working towards creating a digital ministry platform centred...