Journey to Japan: The Mission and Vision of Kostya and Bella

Journey to Japan: A Conversation with Missionaries Kostya and Bella Tustanovskyis On this episode of Startup Anthology, I'm joined by Brian Henson lead pastor at Trinity Community Church [https://trinitychurchtx.org/] in Cedar Park, TX. Together, we sit down with Kostya and Bella Tustanovskyis delve into their journey as missionaries, church planters and entrepreneurs. Kostya and Bella are both originally from Ukraine, but they met while Kostya was working at Sojourn Church in Uganda. They discuss how they met in Uganda, and their passion for spreading the gospel in Japan. They delve into the calling that led them to one of the world's most unreached nations and talk about the challenges and blessings that come with adapting to a new culture. The episode also covers their vision for building community and planting churches in Tokyo and the vital role of partnerships in their mission. Tune in to hear about their heartfelt journey, the impact of their work, and how they navigate their faith and family life in the mission field. 📍Recorded live at Red Horn Brewery & Roastery [https://redhornbrew.com/] in Leander, TX. To learn more about Kostya and Bella, and to partner with them on their journey to Japan, visit https://forthejoy.city/ 🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more deep dives into startup leadership and culture. If you're a podcaster or videographer, you know how tedious editing can be. Descript makes editing audio and video in your browser easy, saving you time and effort! Join me and get a free trial with my affiliate link: https://get.descript.com/StartupAnthology 00:00 Journey to Japan: The Mission and Vision of Kostya and Bella 00:27 Startup Anthology Intro 01:38 Introduction and Background 02:19 Meeting and Early Life 03:47 Missionary Work in Uganda 07:01 Calling to Japan 22:57 Vision Trip to Japan 28:57 Welcoming Hands and Hearts 29:43 Different Ministry Approaches in Tokyo 31:40 Choosing to Work with Soma 32:06 Choosing Soma Tokyo 32:29 Emphasis on Emotionally Healthy Discipleship 34:46 The Role of Non-Japanese Missionaries 40:11 Long-Term Vision and Patience in Church Planting 48:47 Challenges and Prayer Requests 53:30 Final Thoughts and Farewell #Acts29 #ChurchPlanting #CommunityBuilding #Descript #Discipleship #EmotionalHealth #Entrepreneur #Entrepreneurship #TheGreatCommission #Japan #Missionaries #Missionary #RedHorn Brewery_Roastery #StartupAnthology #Startup Journey