The Far East Project is a 7-14 day Christian leadership formation program for young men aged 18 to 22 (open enrollment). We believe the most effective way to develop leaders is to place them in an unfamiliar environment and give them real responsibility for a real mission. You and your team will live and serve together in Japan for two weeks. Leadership isn't a title; it's a form of stewardship that rotates. Each participant takes a turn leading the group, exercising authority under Christ. When you lead, you make the calls. When you follow, your job is to make your leader successful, honoring the role God has given them. As a leader, you are held accountable for the outcomes, period.

To build a biblical framework, you will complete mandatory pre-trip readings designed to integrate scripture with practice. The program itself is where you put those principles into motion under real-world pressure. We run the program in Japan because it’s safe and the systems work. This environment removes excuses and forces you to take ownership of your actions. Here, integrity and humility aren't just virtues—they are essential to serving your team and glorifying God in all you do.

Which Program Is Right For You?

Are you a young man aged 18–22, looking to grow as a Christian and leader alongside other young men you don’t know?
Are you ready to be assigned a day of leadership, make real decisions, and be held accountable — no safety net? (okay… some safety net.)

→ Learn more about the Open Enrollment Program.

Are you a youth pastor, church leader, or group organizer with a team of 6–15 young men (ages 15–19) who already know each other?
Do you want to take your group to Japan and have them lead, follow, and grow — under your guidance and with our structure?

→ Learn more about the Private Youth Trip Program.