URI BRITO - Japan Needs Jesus: A Pastor's Shocking Discovery in a Dying Land

Reverend Dr. Uri Brito serves as Senior Pastor of Providence Church and was elected Presiding Minister of the CREC in 2023. In this conversation he shares his recent 17-day journey through Asia, visiting CREC church plants in the Philippines and Japan while exploring how Reformed liturgical worship translates across wildly different cultures. The episode reveals surprising insights about global Christianity's future and the strategic church plant launching in Washington D.C.KEY TAKEAWAYSThe CREC has grown to 153 churches worldwide with surprising international expansionReformed liturgical worship translates effectively across diverse cultural contextsJapanese culture shows remarkable openness to Western Christian influence among youthBecoming Protestant often means family rejection in non-Western culturesCommon grace in Japan may be preparing ground for redemptive graceThe CREC is launching strategic church plant in Washington D.C. in June 2024MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE"How Should We Then Live" - Francis SchaefferCONNECT WITH URI BRITOWebsite: https://www.uribrito.com/🌟 The Will Spencer Podcast was formerly known as "The Renaissance of Men." FOLLOW US FOR MOREBiblical Men's Mentorship - START HERE Will Spencer Podcast Home Substack Twitter/X YouTube Instagram Buy Me a Coffee FREE Men's Chastity Guide The Will Spencer Podcast is a weekly interview show featuring extended discussions with authors, leaders, and influencers who help us make sense of our changing world today. I release new episodes every week on Friday.ADVERTISERS Mentioned in this episode:Ready to Become the Man You Were Created to Be?Feeling disconnected from your true purpose? My biblical mentorship offers both challenge and support for men ready for authentic transformation. We work through proven approaches to help you discover the strength, purpose, and clarity God designed for you. Men are finding their identity in Christ, healing relationships, and stepping confidently into their calling. This isn't about avoiding difficulty—it's about walking through it with wisdom and brotherhood. Take this step. Schedule your discovery call and use code "BALANCE" for 10% off. Explore how biblical mentorship might be the turning point you've been seeking.Biblical Men's Mentorship - START HERE