Meet Zach Joseph

Hi, I’m Zach—a missionary with Youth With A Mission (YWAM), a follower of Jesus, and someone who believes the Gospel is worth giving everything for. After completing my Discipleship Training School in Kansas City and serving in the Philippines, God placed a burden on my heart for the people of Japan. In 2026, I will be moving to Yokohama to begin full-time missions work—partnering with local ministry, learning the culture, and preparing to pioneer a new YWAM base in Kamakura, a historic city with deep spiritual roots and great need for the Gospel.

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My Mission in Japan

My ministry is rooted in the words of Jesus in Matthew 28:19: “Go and make disciples of all nations.” My first season in Japan will be focused on serving in Yokohama—learning the language, building relationships, and joining in what God is already doing. From there, I will move forward with a small team to establish a base in Kamakura where worship, prayer, discipleship, and outreach can take root and grow.

There’s a hunger in Japan—often quiet, but very real. Isaiah 9:2 says, “The people walking in darkness have seen a great light.” That’s the light I want to carry: the hope of Jesus, shared through presence, truth, and love.

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Why I Need You

I can’t do this alone. As Paul says in Philippians 1:5, I thank God for those who “partner in the Gospel from the first day until now.” I’m building a team of prayer warriors and financial supporters who will stand with me in this calling. Your prayers are powerful. Your giving provides for housing, language study, travel, outreach, and everyday needs. As Romans 10:15 says, “How can they preach unless they are sent?”

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Let’s Do This Together

This mission isn’t just mine—it’s something we can do together. If you believe Jesus is worthy in Japan, I invite you to partner with me. Together, we can bring light into places that have long been spiritually silent. We can believe for transformation in Kamakura and Yokohama and beyond.

Whether you give, pray, or share this vision—thank you. You’re part of what God is building in Japan.

Zach