posted on January 1, 2026
Envision: Bookkeeper in Japan
The new worker will join a growing Envision team to manage the accounting and administration of Envision Japan, as well as initiate new ministries and partnerships in Sendai. The individual or couple will be expected to evangelize and disciple locals, as well as host and disciple short-term teams and interns, while also managing the books for Envision Japan. Working in this cross-cultural environment requires a missional calling, willingness to work on a team, flexibility, and an innovative mindset.
Position Type
- International worker (IW)–Envision–Vocational Track
- Single or couple
- Administration, accounting, bookkeeping, business, ESL/TESOL, evangelism
Responsibilities:
- Bookkeep
- Administrate
- Evangelize
- Make disciples
- Teach English
Ministry Location Information:
World Factbook — Japan
Joshua Project — Japan
Required Qualifications:
Vocational Track
- Completion of Alliance Polity course
- Completion of the World Perspectives Mission Course (minimum of certificate level) or equivalent
- Minimum of two years of ministry experience
- Minimum of two years of relevant work experience
- A recognized bachelor’s degree
- A minimum Modern Language Aptitude Test (MLAT) score of 80
Preferred Qualifications:
- Accounting experience
Language Expectations:
Language is an essential part of ministry. Those who do not know the language will attend a language study program. The goal will be to speak, read, and write the language at a functional level in order to mentor, teach, and train others.
Envision coordinators and associates receive, at a minimum, one year of intensive language and cultural study. If a couple is hired, both individuals are required to participate in language study.
Health Considerations:
Due to the nature of this ministry opportunity, part of the required qualifications includes optimal emotional, spiritual, and physical health. These are assessed during the application process.
Expectations for Spouse:
Spousal roles vary based on the spouse’s gifts, training, and abilities as well as the needs of the team. It is expected that both spouses will be meaningfully involved in meeting ministry objectives depending on the nature of family roles, children, etc.
Children’s Education:
Some workers choose either public school or homeschooling. Tohoku International School in Sendai is also a recommended option.
Compensation Package
The successful applicant(s) will receive a full compensation package with the expectation that, once appointed, efforts will be made to raise a portion of support costs through the applicant’s network of friends, family, local church, or other resources. Information on support costs will be made available upon application. Training and/or coaching in fundraising is available.
Whole-Life Health
As part of an evangelical denomination, we are committed to biblical holism, which is modeled and reflected through our work. Due to this commitment, part of the required qualifications includes optimal emotional, spiritual, and physical health. These will be assessed during the application process.
Important Clarification
Applicant(s) should be aware that serving in the international world often requires a higher degree of grace and flexibility. For example, overseas teams can be suddenly and unexpectedly impacted by illness, government decisions, financial realities, team changes, or other factors beyond the team’s control. The challenge for applicants is that these factors can sometimes necessitate the sudden redefining of a position, which may take place before, during, or after the application/interview process has begun or is completed.
Questions?
Please email the IPO office at [email protected].