john houlette

Are you thriving in life?

A week ago, our Missional Partner Team in Japan was on retreat in Okutama, and it was a rich time together.

On July 22, Asian Access missionary Dr. John Houlette received the Office Fujikake Award for the Japanese

My colleague John Houlette just completed an outstanding book for Japanese pastors. And, the principles and stories are ones that will help you thrive in

Nurturing Resiliency through Emotional and Spiritual Care 

“I have set the Lord always before me, because he is at my right hand, I shall not be shaken.”  Psalm 16:8

What a joy it has been for the Handley family visiting churches here in Japan every weekend. So far, we’ve made it to four different congregations and connecting with Japanese pastors and Asian Access missionaries. You may have heard that next year Asian Access celebrates 50 years of

Pals family felt called to Japan before tragic accident; why?

Japan (MNN) — “How soon will some few years pass away, and then when the day is ended, and this life’s lease expired, what have men of the world’s glory, but dreams and

Two months have passed since a series of devastating 6.4 to 7.3-magnitude earthquakes struck Kumamoto, Japan, with churches, pastors and volunteers facing the daunting task of trauma care for multitudes of displaced people. In a recent visit to the epicenter, Asian Access missionary John Houlette, along

"Who cares for me?" After a difficult day or season of ministry, those of us who serve congregations have probably asked that question more than once. Globally, who cares for pastors?

In late April, we attended an interactive calligraphy show by Kana Ikemoto, a professional calligrapher and friend whose husband is doing research at Harvard. The theme was cherry blossoms and dragons. Conflicting themes? Perhaps, but not really. Cherry blossoms are gorgeous, delicate, pastel petals that beautify the world for

Our intake will always dictate our outflow.

It has been one week since the Boston Marathon. During the year, the theme of 'Boston Strong,' could be seen everywhere on posters, attitudes and even by the beards of the 2013 World Series Champion Boston Red Sox players!

Background

Eriko grew up in Miyagi, Japan and came to Christ in high school. John was born Upland, CA and saved while attending college in Tokyo. John was called into full-time ministry while interpreting a message from English into Japanese as a short-term missionary in 1979.  John and Eriko were married in 1981 and have four adult