Japan is a beautiful country with a rich culture, deep traditions, and incredibly kind people. But spiritually, it remains one of the most unreached nations in the world—less than 1% of the population identifies as Christian. With an aging society, strong cultural pressures, and a heavy spiritual atmosphere, that number is sadly declining. And yet, there is hope.

My name is Soren Haidri, and I’ve been serving as a full-time missionary in Sendai, Japan for over six years with YWAM. I believe God has a powerful plan for Japan and its people, and I’m passionate about sharing the message of Jesus in creative, accessible ways—especially through filmmaking and animation.

Together with my wonderful wife Misako, whom I married in 2024, we’ve launched a ministry-focused YouTube channel called Through the Sheep Gate, inspired by John 10:7–9. Our goal is to produce original animations and stories that are heartwarming, meaningful, and rooted in the Gospel. We want to create content that speaks to Japanese hearts—and to people around the world—through art that is both excellent and spiritually impactful.

We believe storytelling is a powerful tool for evangelism and discipleship in a culture where traditional outreach is often difficult. Our dream is to create both animated and live-action films that are not only entertaining but also convey the hope, love, and truth of Jesus in a way that’s relatable and compelling.

If you feel led to support our mission, please consider making a one-time or recurring donation. Your support goes directly toward helping us create Christ-centered media that can reach those who may never step foot in a church.

But even more importantly—please pray. Pray for Japan. Pray for revival. Pray that the people of this nation would come to know the love of Christ.

Thank you for being a part of this journey with us.

Soren & Misako Haidri

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Blog & Updates: Soren's Sendai Service

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