Get to Know Daniel Amesbury

Ministry Description

In Japan, my primary ministry will be at SYME. SYME is discipleship training center that leverages English to share the gospel and teach the Bible to Japanese people. At SYME we have many different classes and activities, such as family time (Small Group Quiet Time and Sharing Time), English class, Bible class, Chapel, and other fun activities. As for me, I will serve our students as an English and Bible teacher, and will also have the privilege of living life alongside our male students in the dorm.

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About Daniel

I was born in a Christian home with a family that loved God. I grew up learning about Jesus and the Bible at church as well as at home. Because of this, I heard the gospel a lot as a kid, learning how Jesus died on the cross, paying the price for my sins and rose again, conquering the sin that separated me from God. I trusted in Jesus as my savior when I was young, so I could spend eternity in Heaven with God, but I didn't understand that I could have a life-changing relationship with Him now. This became evident as I got older, as I lived for myself rather than God, where I ended up in a rough, dark place without Him, physically, mentally, and spiritually. After walking in sin and darkness for most of my teenage years, I eventually understood my true need for a savior. I surrendered my life to God, and began living for Him. After I made this decision, I began to grow and change through the power of God's Word and by His Holy Spirit working in my life. During this time of growth, I also decided to attend the Word of Life Bible Institute, where I would learn more about God and deepen my relationship with Him. During my two years at the Bible Institute, I learned a lot about God's heart for mankind. I learned how God wants everyone to be saved and to know Him (1 Timothy 2:3-4), but people won't know Him, unless someone tells them about Him (Romans 10:14-15). It became increasingly evident over time that God was calling me to minister to other people. As I pursued where God might have me go, He gave me many open doors and showed me the many needs and opportunities for ministry in other countries. I initially had a burden for Japan since the need for the gospel was and is so great, yet God led me to Taiwan, where I served for 2.5 years as a teacher with SYME. As my time in Taiwan came to a close, that burden for Japan resurfaced, and an opportunity opened for me to go. I have seen God do many amazing things and I have learned a lot during my time in Taiwan, and now I hope to bring what I have learned to Japan, to serve the Japanese people.

Ephesians 3:20-21 - "Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us, Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen."

Contact Information

dtamesbury@gmail.com

Address:
Daniel Amesbury
Word of Life Japan
PO Box 600
Schroon Lake, NY 12870