Homeland Missionary in Tokyo Japan

 Serving as a Missionary to Japan

When people hear the word “missionary,” they often think of someone sent to a foreign country to preach the gospel.

But in truth, it simply means “someone who is sent with a mission.”

Missionaries may be sent by churches or serve in mission organizations, working to expand the Kingdom of God.

I myself served in missions for about 15 years with YWAM and Faith Builders Ministries, and in 2011, the Lord gave me the name of my current ministry: Gospel Essence Life.

Although I have a stable living environment through caregiving for my parents, the work of interpreting message videos ended in 2023, the online school was closed by the Lord, and the Kansai ministry tour will conclude in July.

If I were to work part-time, I would not have the time or space to carry out the new ministry God is calling me to.That’s why I am inviting you to partner with me in building “Jesus’ Door in Japan”, starting in Tokyo.

Monthly Ministry Goal

I’m praying for ¥50,000/month (about $320 USD) to be provided for ministry activities.

This is based on 50 hours/month of volunteer work at a local café, with an average wage of ¥1,000/hour.

My fundraising goal is to reach this amount monthly, and I plan to send out a support letter every 3 months, praying for a provision of ¥150,000 each quarter.

Why I’m Uniquely Positioned for Mission in Japan

Having worked alongside many foreign missionaries, here are a few reasons why I am effective in this field:

• Fluent in Japanese – I can go deep in conversation and don’t need language school.

• Living locally – I already have a place to live and do not require living expense support.

• Experienced in café ministry and SNS – I’ve used YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram for ministry.

Not for Profit, But for the Kingdom of God

Time and finances are needed for both café volunteering and social media outreach.

Although I’ve looked into Instagram monetization, I have no intention to use it as a business or income source.

The goal is to offer the “Door of Jesus” to the people of Japan.

I may sell digital content in the future, but I don’t expect meaningful income—it may take years, if at all.

🏠 Let’s Open the Door Together

Through a café in Tokyo and my Instagram ministry, I long to create a space where the Holy Spirit is saying in real time:

“Your home is here.”

“Your life has purpose.”

“You are valuable.”

“Come back home.”

Let’s open this door together, and invite prodigal sons and daughters to return to the Kingdom of God.

✨ Ways to Give

📌 Bank Transfer (Japan only)

ゆうちょ銀行

Account: 10310-01141831

Name: ソウマノブコ

From other banks:

Bank Name: Yucho Bank

Branch Code: 038

Account No: 0114183

📌 PayPal

You can give through the “PayPal Me” link using the yellow button below.

📌 PayPay (Japan only)

PayPay ID: nobukosoma

📩 After giving, please let me know by emailing: nobukosoma@gelgoodnews.com

or by using the contact form on this website.

🛤 Nobuko Soma’s Journey

34 years of walking with the Lord, led by His voice since age 18.

Ministry History

1995–2001 / 2005–2006

Missionary with Youth With A Mission (YWAM)

Staff at Discipleship Training Schools in Tokyo, Switzerland, and Okinawa (Interpreter, School Leader, Worship Leader)

2002–2004

Missionary with The GO School at Faith Builders Ministries, Canada

2007–2011

Founding staff at the Prophetic Café – Arise Tokyo Christian Church

2007–2023

Interpreter and producer of translated sermon videos from Bethel Church (via Onfire Japan)

Current Work

Since 2013

Director of Gospel Essence Life

YouTube teaching, seminars, church messages, and one-day prophetic cafés

Since 2020

Trained through Master Coach Academy (affiliated with Bethel Church)

Currently serving as an online Christian Life Coach

2020

Published the book “Talking with God”

Since 2021

Participating in morning worship and prayer stream “Awaken the Dawn”

Co-host of “Battle Cry” talk sessions

Since 2017

Translation and video production (subtitles and dubbing) via Lehigh Valley Japanese Ministry

2025

Published the book “God Is My Father”