Serving the Japanese businessman….

Japan's curious passion for the business novel - BBC News 

"When Japanese people want a really good read they may not pick a spy thriller, a sci-fi fantasy or a throbbing romance - they may choose a novel about the world of business, with a besuited middle manager as its hero. Business novels now routinely feature in bestseller lists, and have even made the transition from the printed page to chart-topping TV drama." 

"The Japanese business novel is a microcosm of all the anxieties and questions that Japanese people have." Marika Nagai, Temple University

"The young generation wants to become businessmen, rather than salarymen. They realise the importance of using their initiative and it looks as though they are increasing in number. But there is one issue - the bosses don't give them the power. So the older generation is blocking those with potential to become businessmen." Jin Mayama, Novelist 

How do we address these 'anxieties and questions' into our ministry and messages? Shouldn't we continue to work with businessmen through prayer sessions and special events? Shouldn't we include in our messages how the gospel relates to work too?

Jesus Christ said, "Be shrewd as snakes and innocent as doves." Matthew 10:16b