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'''Jesus Lifehouse International Church''' is a [[Pentecostal]] church associated with the [[Australian Christian Churches]] and part of the [[Hillsong Church]] network of Churches.
'''Lifehouse International Church''' is a [[Pentecostal]] church associated with the [[Australian Christian Churches]] and part of the [[Hillsong Church]] network of Churches.


It has churches located in [[Japan]] ([[Tokyo]],<ref>Jesus Lifehouse is a young and passionate church in the heart of Tokyo. In English and Japanese![http://tokyo.jesuslifehouse.com 'Jesus Lifehouse Church Tokyo', Jesus Lifehouse Church]</ref> [[Yokohama]],<ref>Jesus Lifehouse International Church Yokohama is a young, fun, passionate church in English and Japanese. We also have international events and parties.[http://yokohama.jesuslifehouse.com 'Jesus Lifehouse Church Yokohama', Jesus Lifehouse Church]</ref> [[Osaka]],<ref>Jesus Lifehouse is a church filled with love, life and joy.[http://osaka.jesuslifehouse.com 'Jesus Lifehouse Church Osaka', Jesus Lifehouse Church]</ref> Sendai, [[Sapporo]],<ref>Jesus Lifehouse is a church filled with love, life and joy.[http://sapporo.jesuslifehouse.com 'Jesus Lifehouse Church Sapporo', Jesus Lifehouse Church]</ref> [[Bali]]<ref>Jesus Lifehouse is a young and passionate church in Bali![http://bali.jesuslifehouse.com 'Jesus Lifehouse Church Bali', Jesus Lifehouse Church]</ref> and [[Hong Kong]].<ref>Jesus Lifehouse is a young and dynamic international church with bilingual services in English/Cantonese and the latest worship music from Hillsong.[http://hongkong.jesuslifehouse.com 'Jesus Lifehouse Church Hong Kong', Jesus Lifehouse Church]</ref>
It has churches located in [[Japan]] ([[Tokyo]],<ref>Lifehouse is a young and passionate church in the heart of Tokyo. In English and Japanese![http://tokyo.jesuslifehouse.com 'Lifehouse Church Tokyo', Lifehouse Church]</ref> [[Yokohama]],<ref>Lifehouse International Church Yokohama is a young, fun, passionate church in English and Japanese. We also have international events and parties.[http://yokohama.jesuslifehouse.com 'Lifehouse Church Yokohama', Lifehouse Church]</ref> [[Osaka]],<ref>Lifehouse is a church filled with love, life and joy.[http://osaka.jesuslifehouse.com 'Lifehouse Church Osaka', Lifehouse Church]</ref> Sendai, [[Sapporo]],<ref>Lifehouse is a church filled with love, life and joy.[http://sapporo.jesuslifehouse.com 'Lifehouse Church Sapporo', Lifehouse Church]</ref> [[Bali]]<ref>Lifehouse is a young and passionate church in Bali![http://bali.jesuslifehouse.com ' Lifehouse Church Bali', Lifehouse Church]</ref> and [[Hong Kong]].<ref>Lifehouse is a young and dynamic international church with bilingual services in English/Cantonese and the latest worship music from Hillsong.[http://hongkong.jesuslifehouse.com ' Lifehouse Church Hong Kong', Lifehouse Church]</ref>


The churches senior pastors, Rod and Viv Plummer, began the church in 2002 in Tokyo<ref>Our Church [http://www.jesuslifehouse.com/eng/our-church 'Jesus Lifehouse Church History', Jesus Lifehouse Church]</ref> with a team of 10 Australians and 1 Japanese couple.
The churches senior pastors, Rod and Viv Plummer, began the church in 2002 in Tokyo<ref>Our Church [http://www.jesuslifehouse.com/eng/our-church 'Lifehouse Church History', Lifehouse Church]</ref> with a team of 10 Australians and 1 Japanese couple.


Currently over 1500 people attend Tokyo services with over 3000 people across all campuses.
Currently over 1500 people attend Tokyo services with over 3000 people across all campuses.


Jesus Lifehouse Church has a close relationship with Hillsong Church in Australia and use mainly Hillsong [[worship music]] in services. Songs are translated and sung [[bilingual]] in English and Japanese.<ref>Found In You [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCbe3EehrnI 'Jesus Lifehouse Bilingual Worship', Jesus Lifehouse Church]</ref>
Lifehouse Church has a close relationship with Hillsong Church in Australia and use mainly Hillsong [[worship music]] in services. Songs are translated and sung [[bilingual]] in English and Japanese.<ref>Found In You [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCbe3EehrnI 'Lifehouse Bilingual Worship', Lifehouse Church]</ref>


== History ==
== History ==
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In 2002 they moved to Tokyo, Japan to start a new church with a team of 16 people.
In 2002 they moved to Tokyo, Japan to start a new church with a team of 16 people.


Jesus Lifehouse Tokyo has seen consistent growth every year growing from the initial team of 16 people to over 1200 people in 2011.
Lifehouse Tokyo has seen consistent growth every year growing from the initial team of 16 people to over 1200 people in 2011.


== Churches ==
== Churches ==
Jesus Lifehouse has planted several churches in Japan and other countries.
Lifehouse has planted several churches in Japan and other countries.


=== Tokyo ===
=== Tokyo ===
[[File:Lifehouse-tokyo-church.jpg|thumb|right|Jesus Lifehouse International Church Tokyo]]
[[File:Lifehouse-tokyo-church.jpg|thumb|right| Lifehouse International Church Tokyo]]
Jesus Lifehouse International Church Tokyo was started in 2002 with a team of 16 people.{{citation needed|date=September 2011}} It now has over 1500 people attending regularly.{{citation needed|date=September 2011}} It is pastored by Rod and Viv Plummer.
Lifehouse International Church Tokyo was started in 2002 with a team of 16 people.{{citation needed|date=September 2011}} It now has over 1500 people attending regularly.{{citation needed|date=September 2011}} It is pastored by Rod and Viv Plummer.
The Church is located in downtown Tokyo, Roppongi station at Belle Salle Convention Hall.
The Church is located in downtown Tokyo, Roppongi station at Belle Salle Convention Hall.
It has four services on Sunday 11:00am, 12:45pm, 3:30pm and 5:30pm.
It has four services on Sunday 11:00am, 12:45pm, 3:30pm and 5:30pm.
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=== Osaka ===
=== Osaka ===
In 2008 the Tokyo church planted their second church, [[Lifehouse Osaka]], with a small team originally from the Tokyo church and Australia.
In 2008 the Tokyo church planted their second church, [[Lifehouse Osaka]], with a small team originally from the Tokyo church and Australia.
The church is pastored by Luke and Izumi Kennedy under the leadership of Rod and Viv Plummer.<ref>http://www.osaka.jesuslifehouse.com</ref> Now seeing over 350 people
The church is pastored by Luke and Izumi Kennedy under the leadership of Rod and Viv Plummer.<ref>http://www.osaka.mylifehouse.com</ref> Now seeing over 350 people
in services weekly.
in services weekly.


=== Hong Kong ===
=== Hong Kong ===
[[File:Jesus Lifehouse new church facility in Mong Kok, 2013.jpg|thumb|right|alt=Newly renovated Mong Kok venue.|Lifehouse International Church Hong Kong]]
[[File: Lifehouse new church facility in Mong Kok, 2013.jpg|thumb|right|alt=Newly renovated Mong Kok venue.|Lifehouse International Church Hong Kong]]
[http://tokyo.jesuslifehouse.com/en Jesus Lifehouse International Church Tokyo] adopted a small church in [[Hong Kong]] in 2009, which then became [[Lifehouse International Church Hong Kong]].<ref>http://hongkong.jesuslifehouse.com/en</ref> In June 2011, Richard Welsh<ref>http://hongkong.jesuslifehouse.com/en/about/leaders/</ref> moved from Tokyo to Hong Kong to pastor the church under the leadership of Rod and Viv Plummer.<ref>http://hongkong.jesuslifehouse.com/en/about/leaders/</ref>
[http://tokyo.jesuslifehouse.com/en Lifehouse International Church Tokyo] adopted a small church in [[Hong Kong]] in 2009, which then became [[Lifehouse International Church Hong Kong]].<ref>http://hongkong.jesuslifehouse.com/en</ref> In June 2011, Richard Welsh<ref>http://hongkong.jesuslifehouse.com/en/about/leaders/</ref> moved from Tokyo to Hong Kong to pastor the church under the leadership of Rod and Viv Plummer.<ref>http://hongkong.jesuslifehouse.com/en/about/leaders/</ref>


In June 2013, Lifehouse Hong Kong opened its permanent venue in [[Mong Kok]], occupying the whole of the 11th floor of the Win Century Building on Mong Kok Road. The newly renovated church facility has a modern auditorium with super wide screen and seats up to 200 people.
In June 2013, Lifehouse Hong Kong opened its permanent venue in [[Mong Kok]], occupying the whole of the 11th floor of the Win Century Building on Mong Kok Road. The newly renovated church facility has a modern auditorium with super wide screen and seats up to 200 people.


The church has [[bilingual]] services<ref>http://hongkong.jesuslifehouse.com/en/about/our-church/</ref> in [[English language|English]] and [[Cantonese]], with live translations of all spoken parts of the service. There are three weekly church [http://hongkong.jesuslifehouse.com/en/services/ services] including two Sunday services at [http://hongkong.jesuslifehouse.com/services/sunday-service/ 11am and 2:30pm every Sunday], and a [http://hongkong.jesuslifehouse.com/services/wednesday-service/ 1 hour express service at 7:30PM every Wednesday Night]. Children's programs are also run throughout the Sunday morning service. The church is located<ref>http://hongkong.jesuslifehouse.com/en/services/</ref> very close to Exit A2 of [[Mong Kok Station|Mong Kok MTR station]], on the [[Kowloon]]-side of Hong Kong.
The church has [[bilingual]] services<ref>http://hongkong.mylifehouse.com/en/about/our-church/</ref> in [[English language|English]] and [[Cantonese]], with live translations of all spoken parts of the service. There are three weekly church [http://hongkong.mylifehouse.com/en/services/ services] including two Sunday services at [http://hongkong.mylifehouse.com/services/sunday-service/ 11am and 2:30pm every Sunday], and a [http://hongkong.mylifehouse.com/services/wednesday-service/ 1 hour express service at 7:30PM every Wednesday Night]. Children's programs are also run throughout the Sunday morning service. The church is located<ref>http://hongkong.mylifehouse.com/en/services/</ref> very close to Exit A2 of [[Mong Kok Station|Mong Kok MTR station]], on the [[Kowloon]]-side of Hong Kong.


=== Yokohama ===
=== Yokohama ===
[[File:Jesus Lifehouse International Church Yokohama Praise.jpeg|thumbnail|right|Jesus Lifehouse International Church Yokohama - International Church in Yokohama]]
[[File:Lifehouse International Church Yokohama Praise.jpeg|thumbnail|right|Lifehouse International Church Yokohama - International Church in Yokohama]]


In 2010 the Tokyo church started [[Jesus Lifehouse International Church Yokohama]]<ref>http://yokohama.jesuslifehouse.com/en</ref><ref>[[Jesus Lifehouse International Church Yokohama]]</ref> with young leaders and a small team of young people. Now, Joshua and Yuki O'Sullivan<ref>http://yokohama.jesuslifehouse.com/en/about/leaders/</ref> pastor the Yokohama church, in close connection with the Tokyo church.
In 2010 the Tokyo church started [[Lifehouse International Church Yokohama]]<ref>http://yokohama.jesuslifehouse.com/en</ref><ref>[[Lifehouse International Church Yokohama]]</ref> with young leaders and a small team of young people. Now, Joshua and Yuki O'Sullivan<ref>http://yokohama.jesuslifehouse.com/en/about/leaders/</ref> pastor the Yokohama church, in close connection with the Tokyo church.


As in Tokyo, Lifehouse Yokohama has bilingual English and Japanese services with pop-style praise and worship mostly from [[Hillsong Music Australia|Hillsong]]. Lifehouse Yokohama has a [http://yokohama.jesuslifehouse.com/en/services/ church service] every Sunday at 12pm and 3pm, and on Tuesday from 7pm. Now located at Nigiwaiza Yokohama near Sakuragi-cho Station.
As in Tokyo, Lifehouse Yokohama has bilingual English and Japanese services with pop-style praise and worship mostly from [[Hillsong Music Australia|Hillsong]]. Lifehouse Yokohama has a [http://yokohama.jesuslifehouse.com/en/services/ church service] every Sunday at 12pm and 3pm, and on Tuesday from 7pm. Now located at Nigiwaiza Yokohama near Sakuragi-cho Station.
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=== Bali ===
=== Bali ===
In 2011 Jesus Lifehouse adopted a small church in [[Bali]] which has now become [http://bali.jesuslifehouse.com/ Jesus Lifehouse Bali]. The church has service in [[Bahasa Indonesia]]. Personal translation into English may be available whenever required. Their church services:
In 2011 Lifehouse adopted a small church in [[Bali]] which has now become [http://bali.jesuslifehouse.com/ Lifehouse Bali]. The church has service in [[Bahasa Indonesia]]. Personal translation into English may be available whenever required. Their church services:
SUNDAY 11:00 AM
SUNDAY 11:00 AM
SUNDAY 6:00 PM
SUNDAY 6:00 PM
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=== Sapporo ===
=== Sapporo ===
Jesus Lifehouse International Church Sapporo was planted in 2011 with leaders from the Tokyo church and a small team of young people from Australia.
Lifehouse International Church Sapporo was planted in 2011 with leaders from the Tokyo church and a small team of young people from Australia.


=== Taipei ===
=== Taipei ===
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=== Future Plants ===
=== Future Plants ===
Jesus Lifehouse has also publicly announced that in 2012 they will start churches in [[Sendai]],<ref>Jesus Lifehouse International Church Sendai is a young, fun, passionate church in English and Japanese. [http://sendai.jesuslifehouse.com 'Jesus Lifehouse Church Sendai', Jesus Lifehouse Church]</ref><ref>Sendai Vision Video [http://vimeo.com/28033929 'Jesus Lifehouse Church Sendai Vision', Jesus Lifehouse Church]</ref> which was heavily affected by the [[2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami]], in [[Taipei]] and [[Shenzen]], with teams from their other churches.
Lifehouse has also publicly announced that in 2012 they will start churches in [[Sendai]],<ref>Lifehouse International Church Sendai is a young, fun, passionate church in English and Japanese. [http://sendai.jesuslifehouse.com 'Jesus Lifehouse Church Sendai', Jesus Lifehouse Church]</ref><ref>Sendai Vision Video [http://vimeo.com/28033929 'Lifehouse Church Sendai Vision', Lifehouse Church]</ref> which was heavily affected by the [[2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami]], in [[Taipei]] and [[Shenzen]], with teams from their other churches.


== Beliefs ==
== Beliefs ==
Jesus Lifehouse is affiliated with the Australian Christian Churches, which belongs to the Pentecostal tradition of Christianity. The church's beliefs are [[Evangelical]] and Pentecostal.<ref>What We Believe [http://www.jesuslifehouse.com/eng/our-church 'Jesus Lifehouse Church Beliefs', Jesus Lifehouse Church]</ref>
Lifehouse is affiliated with the Australian Christian Churches, which belongs to the Pentecostal tradition of Christianity. The church's beliefs are [[Evangelical]] and Pentecostal.<ref>What We Believe [http://www.jesuslifehouse.com/eng/our-church 'Lifehouse Church Beliefs', Lifehouse Church]</ref>


== Music ==
== Music ==
Jesus Lifehouse Church uses primarily [[Hillsong music]] in their services, which is [[translated]] and sung bilingual in English and Japanese.
Lifehouse Church uses primarily [[Hillsong music]] in their services, which is [[translated]] and sung bilingual in English and Japanese.


The church also writes [[original]] songs and music for use in their churches.
The church also writes [[original]] songs and music for use in their churches.
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They have released several albums of bilingual worship music in recent years, which are sold at the church.
They have released several albums of bilingual worship music in recent years, which are sold at the church.


Jesus Lifehouse has several music artists that attend their services regularly and contribute to the worship. These include Emi Shirasaya, a [[J-Pop]] artist,<ref>白鞘慧海 (shirasaya emi) / BARKS アーティスト [http://www.barks.jp/artist/?id=52010063 'Emi Shirasaya Profile', Barks Artists]</ref> Kat McDowell<ref>Kat McDowell Official Website | Kat McDowell Official Website [http://katmusic.jp/ 'Kat McDowell Website', Kat McDowell]</ref> and Sayulee,<ref>Sayulee's Blog [http://ameblo.jp/sayulee/ 'Sayulee Website', Sayulee]</ref> professional singer-songwriters from New Zealand and Schanita Simmons-Ramos,<ref>Schanita Simmons-Ramos [http://www.facebook.com/people/Schanita-Simmons-Ramos/618381731 'Schanita Simmons-Ramos Website', Schanita Simmons-Ramos]</ref> an instructor/performer of the largest gospel group in Japan, Gospel Square.<ref>Gosepl Square Instructor Introductions [http://gospel-sq.com/about/instructor.html#doc03 'Gospel Square Website', Gospel Square]</ref>
Lifehouse has several music artists that attend their services regularly and contribute to the worship. These include Emi Shirasaya, a [[J-Pop]] artist,<ref>白鞘慧海 (shirasaya emi) / BARKS アーティスト [http://www.barks.jp/artist/?id=52010063 'Emi Shirasaya Profile', Barks Artists]</ref> Kat McDowell<ref>Kat McDowell Official Website | Kat McDowell Official Website [http://katmusic.jp/ 'Kat McDowell Website', Kat McDowell]</ref> and Sayulee,<ref>Sayulee's Blog [http://ameblo.jp/sayulee/ 'Sayulee Website', Sayulee]</ref> professional singer-songwriters from New Zealand and Schanita Simmons-Ramos,<ref>Schanita Simmons-Ramos [http://www.facebook.com/people/Schanita-Simmons-Ramos/618381731 'Schanita Simmons-Ramos Website', Schanita Simmons-Ramos]</ref> an instructor/performer of the largest gospel group in Japan, Gospel Square.<ref>Gosepl Square Instructor Introductions [http://gospel-sq.com/about/instructor.html#doc03 'Gospel Square Website', Gospel Square]</ref>


Some of the church's singers have also collaborated with Ayako Ikeda on the song 'Counting Song'<ref>池田綾子 feat. Jesus Lifehouse International Church Singers [http://www.amazon.co.jp/feat-Lifehouse-International-Church-Singers/dp/B004WINJ86 'Ayako Ikeda Counting Song', Ayako Ikeda]</ref> to raise money for the 2011 Tohoku Earthquake and Tsunami relief effort.
Some of the church's singers have also collaborated with Ayako Ikeda on the song 'Counting Song'<ref>池田綾子 feat. Lifehouse International Church Singers [http://www.amazon.co.jp/feat-Lifehouse-International-Church-Singers/dp/B004WINJ86 'Ayako Ikeda Counting Song', Ayako Ikeda]</ref> to raise money for the 2011 Tohoku Earthquake and Tsunami relief effort.


== Conferences ==
== Conferences ==
Jesus Lifehouse church holds 3 conferences annually.
Lifehouse church holds 3 conferences annually.


=== Jesus Lifehouse Conference ===
=== Lifehouse Conference ===
The Jesus Lifehouse conference<ref>Jesus Lifehouse Conference is all about
The Jesus Lifehouse conference<ref>Lifehouse Conference is all about
empowering local churches. [http://www.jesuslifehouse.com/conference 'Jesus Lifehouse Conference Website', Jesus Lifehouse Church]</ref> is held in September each year and is designed to promote the cause of the local church in Japan and across the world. The conference is attended by many people from various countries.
empowering local churches. [http://www.mylifehouse.com/conference 'Lifehouse Conference Website', Lifehouse Church]</ref> is held in September each year and is designed to promote the cause of the local church in Japan and across the world. The conference is attended by many people from various countries.


=== Men’s and Women’s conferences ===
=== Men’s and Women’s conferences ===
Jesus Lifehouse Men’s and Women’s conferences are held in November each year designed to empower young Japanese and foreigners in Japan and build [[leadership]] and [[teamwork]].
Lifehouse Men’s and Women’s conferences are held in November each year designed to empower young Japanese and foreigners in Japan and build [[leadership]] and [[teamwork]].


== Tohoku Homestay Relief Program ==
== Tohoku Homestay Relief Program ==
In 2011 Jesus Lifehouse Church initiated a free [[homestay]] program<ref>Tōhoku Relief HomeStay is a Relief Program administered by Jesus LifeHouse International Church (www.jesuslifehouse.com) together with support and partnership from Air New Zealand, Qantas as well as partner Churches and HomeStay partners in New Zealand & Australia.[http://www.tohokureliefhomestay.com 'Tohoku Relief Homestay', Tohoku Relief Homestay]</ref> for school and university students affected by the 2011 Tohoku Earthquake and Tsunami.
In 2011 Lifehouse Church initiated a free [[homestay]] program<ref>Tōhoku Relief HomeStay is a Relief Program administered by LifeHouse International Church (www.jesuslifehouse.com) together with support and partnership from Air New Zealand, Qantas as well as partner Churches and HomeStay partners in New Zealand & Australia.[http://www.tohokureliefhomestay.com 'Tohoku Relief Homestay', Tohoku Relief Homestay]</ref> for school and university students affected by the 2011 Tohoku Earthquake and Tsunami.


210 students were sent to [[United States|America]], Australia and [[New Zealand]] during August and September to stay with [[Hospitality|host]] families and attend English schools free of charge.<ref>Blue Mountains plays host to tsunami-affected Japanese students [http://wsi.tafensw.edu.au/about-wsi/news-and-media-centre/news-stories/853 'Blue Mountains plays host to tsunami-affected Japanese students', TAFE NSW]</ref><ref>Japan Tsunami Homestay [http://www.nzherald.co.nz/japan-tsunami/news/article.cfm?c_id=1503051&objectid=10742367 'Japan Tsunami Homestay', NZ Herald]</ref><ref>Tohoku Relief Homestay program sends...[http://www.japantoday.com/category/lifestyle/view/tohoku-relief-homestay-program-sends-62-students-to-u-s-during-summer 'Tohoku Relief Homestay program sends...', Japan Today]</ref>
210 students were sent to [[United States|America]], Australia and [[New Zealand]] during August and September to stay with [[Hospitality|host]] families and attend English schools free of charge.<ref>Blue Mountains plays host to tsunami-affected Japanese students [http://wsi.tafensw.edu.au/about-wsi/news-and-media-centre/news-stories/853 'Blue Mountains plays host to tsunami-affected Japanese students', TAFE NSW]</ref><ref>Japan Tsunami Homestay [http://www.nzherald.co.nz/japan-tsunami/news/article.cfm?c_id=1503051&objectid=10742367 'Japan Tsunami Homestay', NZ Herald]</ref><ref>Tohoku Relief Homestay program sends...[http://www.japantoday.com/category/lifestyle/view/tohoku-relief-homestay-program-sends-62-students-to-u-s-during-summer 'Tohoku Relief Homestay program sends...', Japan Today]</ref>


Jesus Lifehouse Church worked with many partners to organize the program including [[American Airlines]], [[Qantas]], [[Air New Zealand]], [[All Nippon Airways]], [[Time Out (company)|Time Out]] New Zealand, [[Berlitz Corporation|Berlitz]] Language, ACC International Relief, [[TAFE NSW]], the New Zealand Embassy and local churches throughout Australia, New Zealand and America.<ref>To respond to the destruction of the Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami by blessing the incredible young people of Japan affected by this tragedy with a lifetime opportunity to enable then to dream again of a fabulous future![http://www.tohokureliefhomestay.com/eng/endorsements-partners/ 'Tohoku Relief Homestay Partners', Tohoku Relief Homestay]</ref>
Lifehouse Church worked with many partners to organize the program including [[American Airlines]], [[Qantas]], [[Air New Zealand]], [[All Nippon Airways]], [[Time Out (company)|Time Out]] New Zealand, [[Berlitz Corporation|Berlitz]] Language, ACC International Relief, [[TAFE NSW]], the New Zealand Embassy and local churches throughout Australia, New Zealand and America.<ref>To respond to the destruction of the Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami by blessing the incredible young people of Japan affected by this tragedy with a lifetime opportunity to enable then to dream again of a fabulous future![http://www.tohokureliefhomestay.com/eng/endorsements-partners/ 'Tohoku Relief Homestay Partners', Tohoku Relief Homestay]</ref>


== References ==
== References ==
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== External links ==
== External links ==
{{commonscat|Jesus Lifehouse International Church}}
{{commonscat|Lifehouse International Church}}
* [http://www.jesuslifehouse.com/ Jesus Lifehouse International Church website]
* [http://mylifehouse.com/ Lifehouse International Church website]
* [http://www.hillsong.com/ Hillsong Church website]
* [http://www.hillsong.com/ Hillsong Church website]
* [http://www.tohokureliefhomestay.com/ Tohoku Relief Homestay website]
* [http://www.tohokureliefhomestay.com/ Tohoku Relief Homestay website]

Revision as of 08:17, 28 July 2015

Lifehouse International Church
Lifehouse Church logo
Map
AddressTokyo
Country Japan Hong Kong Indonesia
DenominationAustralian Christian Churches
Websitewww.mylifehouse.com
History
FoundedAugust 2002
Clergy
Senior pastor(s)Rod and Viv Plummer

Lifehouse International Church is a Pentecostal church associated with the Australian Christian Churches and part of the Hillsong Church network of Churches.

It has churches located in Japan (Tokyo,[1] Yokohama,[2] Osaka,[3] Sendai, Sapporo,[4] Bali[5] and Hong Kong.[6]

The churches senior pastors, Rod and Viv Plummer, began the church in 2002 in Tokyo[7] with a team of 10 Australians and 1 Japanese couple.

Currently over 1500 people attend Tokyo services with over 3000 people across all campuses.

Lifehouse Church has a close relationship with Hillsong Church in Australia and use mainly Hillsong worship music in services. Songs are translated and sung bilingual in English and Japanese.[8]

History

Rod Plummer was originally an associate pastor at Christian Life Center (which later became part of Hillsong Church)[9] in Sydney.

He and his wife Viv have been involved in international missions and planted churches in Thailand and Indonesia before returning to pastor an Australian Christian Churches affiliated church in Toowoomba Queensland for 7 years.[10]

In 2002 they moved to Tokyo, Japan to start a new church with a team of 16 people.

Lifehouse Tokyo has seen consistent growth every year growing from the initial team of 16 people to over 1200 people in 2011.

Churches

Lifehouse has planted several churches in Japan and other countries.

Tokyo

Lifehouse International Church Tokyo

Lifehouse International Church Tokyo was started in 2002 with a team of 16 people.[citation needed] It now has over 1500 people attending regularly.[citation needed] It is pastored by Rod and Viv Plummer. The Church is located in downtown Tokyo, Roppongi station at Belle Salle Convention Hall. It has four services on Sunday 11:00am, 12:45pm, 3:30pm and 5:30pm. Lifehouse Tokyo also has a midweek service on Wednesdays at Ochanomizu Christian Center near Ochanomizu station.

Osaka

In 2008 the Tokyo church planted their second church, Lifehouse Osaka, with a small team originally from the Tokyo church and Australia. The church is pastored by Luke and Izumi Kennedy under the leadership of Rod and Viv Plummer.[11] Now seeing over 350 people in services weekly.

Hong Kong

Newly renovated Mong Kok venue.
Lifehouse International Church Hong Kong

Lifehouse International Church Tokyo adopted a small church in Hong Kong in 2009, which then became Lifehouse International Church Hong Kong.[12] In June 2011, Richard Welsh[13] moved from Tokyo to Hong Kong to pastor the church under the leadership of Rod and Viv Plummer.[14]

In June 2013, Lifehouse Hong Kong opened its permanent venue in Mong Kok, occupying the whole of the 11th floor of the Win Century Building on Mong Kok Road. The newly renovated church facility has a modern auditorium with super wide screen and seats up to 200 people.

The church has bilingual services[15] in English and Cantonese, with live translations of all spoken parts of the service. There are three weekly church services including two Sunday services at 11am and 2:30pm every Sunday, and a 1 hour express service at 7:30PM every Wednesday Night. Children's programs are also run throughout the Sunday morning service. The church is located[16] very close to Exit A2 of Mong Kok MTR station, on the Kowloon-side of Hong Kong.

Yokohama

File:Lifehouse International Church Yokohama Praise.jpeg
Lifehouse International Church Yokohama - International Church in Yokohama

In 2010 the Tokyo church started Lifehouse International Church Yokohama[17][18] with young leaders and a small team of young people. Now, Joshua and Yuki O'Sullivan[19] pastor the Yokohama church, in close connection with the Tokyo church.

As in Tokyo, Lifehouse Yokohama has bilingual English and Japanese services with pop-style praise and worship mostly from Hillsong. Lifehouse Yokohama has a church service every Sunday at 12pm and 3pm, and on Tuesday from 7pm. Now located at Nigiwaiza Yokohama near Sakuragi-cho Station.

The service has a range of internationals and Japanese from kids to university students through to families, reflecting the demographic of Yokohama. It is now seeing over 200 people attending services and events regularly, with over 15 countries represented.

Bali

In 2011 Lifehouse adopted a small church in Bali which has now become Lifehouse Bali. The church has service in Bahasa Indonesia. Personal translation into English may be available whenever required. Their church services: SUNDAY 11:00 AM SUNDAY 6:00 PM Inna Bali Hotel Jl. Veteran no 3 Denpasar

Sapporo

Lifehouse International Church Sapporo was planted in 2011 with leaders from the Tokyo church and a small team of young people from Australia.

Taipei

Lifehouse International Church Taipei[20] is founded by a group of people who have experienced Lifehouse in Tokyo and would like to bring this message of Grace to Taiwan. Lifehouse is a warm-hearted church where locals, and people from all around the world are welcome. Our aim is to encourage people to draw closer to God through strong and loving relationships, powerful worship, and messages that touch people’s hearts.

Future Plants

Lifehouse has also publicly announced that in 2012 they will start churches in Sendai,[21][22] which was heavily affected by the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami, in Taipei and Shenzen, with teams from their other churches.

Beliefs

Lifehouse is affiliated with the Australian Christian Churches, which belongs to the Pentecostal tradition of Christianity. The church's beliefs are Evangelical and Pentecostal.[23]

Music

Lifehouse Church uses primarily Hillsong music in their services, which is translated and sung bilingual in English and Japanese.

The church also writes original songs and music for use in their churches.

They have released several albums of bilingual worship music in recent years, which are sold at the church.

Lifehouse has several music artists that attend their services regularly and contribute to the worship. These include Emi Shirasaya, a J-Pop artist,[24] Kat McDowell[25] and Sayulee,[26] professional singer-songwriters from New Zealand and Schanita Simmons-Ramos,[27] an instructor/performer of the largest gospel group in Japan, Gospel Square.[28]

Some of the church's singers have also collaborated with Ayako Ikeda on the song 'Counting Song'[29] to raise money for the 2011 Tohoku Earthquake and Tsunami relief effort.

Conferences

Lifehouse church holds 3 conferences annually.

Lifehouse Conference

The Jesus Lifehouse conference[30] is held in September each year and is designed to promote the cause of the local church in Japan and across the world. The conference is attended by many people from various countries.

Men’s and Women’s conferences

Lifehouse Men’s and Women’s conferences are held in November each year designed to empower young Japanese and foreigners in Japan and build leadership and teamwork.

Tohoku Homestay Relief Program

In 2011 Lifehouse Church initiated a free homestay program[31] for school and university students affected by the 2011 Tohoku Earthquake and Tsunami.

210 students were sent to America, Australia and New Zealand during August and September to stay with host families and attend English schools free of charge.[32][33][34]

Lifehouse Church worked with many partners to organize the program including American Airlines, Qantas, Air New Zealand, All Nippon Airways, Time Out New Zealand, Berlitz Language, ACC International Relief, TAFE NSW, the New Zealand Embassy and local churches throughout Australia, New Zealand and America.[35]

References

  1. ^ Lifehouse is a young and passionate church in the heart of Tokyo. In English and Japanese!'Lifehouse Church Tokyo', Lifehouse Church
  2. ^ Lifehouse International Church Yokohama is a young, fun, passionate church in English and Japanese. We also have international events and parties.'Lifehouse Church Yokohama', Lifehouse Church
  3. ^ Lifehouse is a church filled with love, life and joy.'Lifehouse Church Osaka', Lifehouse Church
  4. ^ Lifehouse is a church filled with love, life and joy.'Lifehouse Church Sapporo', Lifehouse Church
  5. ^ Lifehouse is a young and passionate church in Bali!' Lifehouse Church Bali', Lifehouse Church
  6. ^ Lifehouse is a young and dynamic international church with bilingual services in English/Cantonese and the latest worship music from Hillsong.' Lifehouse Church Hong Kong', Lifehouse Church
  7. ^ Our Church 'Lifehouse Church History', Lifehouse Church
  8. ^ Found In You 'Lifehouse Bilingual Worship', Lifehouse Church
  9. ^ Andrew Clark (11 August 2004). "Interview with HILLSONG Founder Brian Houston". Christian Today. Christian Today Limited. Retrieved 30 June 2006.
  10. ^ New Hope Church 'New Hope Church Toowoomba Website', New Hope Church Toowoomba
  11. ^ http://www.osaka.mylifehouse.com
  12. ^ http://hongkong.jesuslifehouse.com/en
  13. ^ http://hongkong.jesuslifehouse.com/en/about/leaders/
  14. ^ http://hongkong.jesuslifehouse.com/en/about/leaders/
  15. ^ http://hongkong.mylifehouse.com/en/about/our-church/
  16. ^ http://hongkong.mylifehouse.com/en/services/
  17. ^ http://yokohama.jesuslifehouse.com/en
  18. ^ Lifehouse International Church Yokohama
  19. ^ http://yokohama.jesuslifehouse.com/en/about/leaders/
  20. ^ Lifehouse International Church Taipei
  21. ^ Lifehouse International Church Sendai is a young, fun, passionate church in English and Japanese. 'Jesus Lifehouse Church Sendai', Jesus Lifehouse Church
  22. ^ Sendai Vision Video 'Lifehouse Church Sendai Vision', Lifehouse Church
  23. ^ What We Believe 'Lifehouse Church Beliefs', Lifehouse Church
  24. ^ 白鞘慧海 (shirasaya emi) / BARKS アーティスト 'Emi Shirasaya Profile', Barks Artists
  25. ^ Kat McDowell Official Website | Kat McDowell Official Website 'Kat McDowell Website', Kat McDowell
  26. ^ Sayulee's Blog 'Sayulee Website', Sayulee
  27. ^ Schanita Simmons-Ramos 'Schanita Simmons-Ramos Website', Schanita Simmons-Ramos
  28. ^ Gosepl Square Instructor Introductions 'Gospel Square Website', Gospel Square
  29. ^ 池田綾子 feat. Lifehouse International Church Singers 'Ayako Ikeda Counting Song', Ayako Ikeda
  30. ^ Lifehouse Conference is all about empowering local churches. 'Lifehouse Conference Website', Lifehouse Church
  31. ^ Tōhoku Relief HomeStay is a Relief Program administered by LifeHouse International Church (www.jesuslifehouse.com) together with support and partnership from Air New Zealand, Qantas as well as partner Churches and HomeStay partners in New Zealand & Australia.'Tohoku Relief Homestay', Tohoku Relief Homestay
  32. ^ Blue Mountains plays host to tsunami-affected Japanese students 'Blue Mountains plays host to tsunami-affected Japanese students', TAFE NSW
  33. ^ Japan Tsunami Homestay 'Japan Tsunami Homestay', NZ Herald
  34. ^ Tohoku Relief Homestay program sends...'Tohoku Relief Homestay program sends...', Japan Today
  35. ^ To respond to the destruction of the Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami by blessing the incredible young people of Japan affected by this tragedy with a lifetime opportunity to enable then to dream again of a fabulous future!'Tohoku Relief Homestay Partners', Tohoku Relief Homestay
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