Hello and Konnichiwa!

My name is Andre Austin. I am a missionary to the nation of Japan. I previously served there first as a DTS student with YWAM Tokyo, and then joined as a staff member for two years. God is now directing me to the city of Sendai, Japan to join the YWAM base there!

Japan is a beautiful country with a rich culture. They have just about anything anyone could want at their finger tips. So why do they need missionaries? Japan is one of the leaders in the world for suicide and depression. All the amazing cars, delicious ramen, or lovely scenery does not satisfy the soul. ManyJapanese struggle with hopelessness, feeling unloved, and think their life is unimportant. There is also a lot of societal pressure to work hard to show your worth. They work extremely hard unto becoming physically ill at times. God wants them to know He loves them POWERFULLY. They are needed and not forgotten.

I have done some work with the homeless population in Japan previously, and I understand this will be a big part of my work with YWAM Sendai. I will also be incorporating my skills with the piano for different ministries. This was something I did on a regular basis with YWAM Tokyo for different church services. I would love to create new ministries wherever there is a need to be met. Creating genuine, intentional relationships with the Japanese is crucial. This is what opens their ears to the Gospel. This, and the love that God has given to the missionaries for the Japanese people. They can feel that love!

I am raising $1400 dollars a month for my time with Ywam Sendai. The funds will be used for:

•Groceries

•Transportation (Trains are a huge   part of life in Japan.)

•Housing fees

•Health insurance

This will go on for about 3 years. Please prayerfully consider joining me in showing the Japanese who Jesus is and how He feels about them! They are not forgotten and God has plans to use the Japanese for mighty ministries around the world!

Thank you for your time reading my bio and God bless!

Andre