<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Christian on a Mission]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reach Japan]]></description><link>https://www.christiantenguan.org/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 06:31:40 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.christiantenguan.org/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Why I Moved to Japan: The Prayer That Changed My No to Yes]]></title><description><![CDATA[For six years I said no to moving to Japan. 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The honest benefits and challenges, and how to prepare students to serve well.]]></description><link>https://www.christiantenguan.org/post/japan-first-mission-trip-for-youth-group</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ab63bfc6518687b51382f67</guid><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 02:32:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8abb72_a6d0af1be9f84761b3c640720030f9bf~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>christiantenguan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Do You Need to Speak Japanese for a Mission Trip to Japan?]]></title><description><![CDATA[No, but language shapes how you serve. A missionary in Tokyo on translation, English in Japan, and simple ways your team can connect without fluent Japanese.]]></description><link>https://www.christiantenguan.org/post/do-you-need-to-speak-japanese-for-a-mission-trip</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ab63bfc531214060b566063</guid><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 02:32:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8abb72_4dde2fd0a19d40fe84a4922c204166c6~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>christiantenguan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[When Is the Best Time for a Mission Trip to Japan?]]></title><description><![CDATA[When should your team go to Japan? Seasons, typhoons, school breaks and holidays to avoid, plus how to plan around your host church’s calendar.]]></description><link>https://www.christiantenguan.org/post/best-time-for-a-mission-trip-to-japan</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ab63bfca5a672108970b250</guid><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 02:32:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8abb72_175338de637549f2bc740727cf9cbf26~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>christiantenguan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Much Does a Mission Trip to Japan Cost? 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