For today, and for the years ahead.

Helping churches carry their ministry forward with clarity and care.

LIFT helps churches in Japan organize information,
manage ministry, and build practical systems
so they can focus on the work entrusted to them.

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About LIFT

When operations are supported, churches can focus on their calling.

Church life includes worship, prayer, fellowship, mission, and care for the local community.

Behind that ministry are many everyday tasks: communication, schedules, volunteer coordination, records, and finances.

These tasks may not always be visible, but they are essential to the life of the church.

LIFT helps churches steward what has been entrusted to them and pass it on with confidence.

We support the practical foundations that help ministry continue in a healthy way.

Voices from Churches

Common challenges we hear from churches.

Every church has its own context. Yet many churches face similar challenges in daily operations.

Communication, schedules, records, finances, member information, and handovers can quietly take time and energy away from ministry.

  • Scattered Information

    Information is spread across paper, spreadsheets, notes, and individual devices.

  • Too Much Depends on a Few

    Key knowledge and responsibilities often rest with only one or two people.

  • Records Don’t Carry Forward

    Past decisions and processes are not always preserved for the next person.

  • Communication Gaps

    Different tools and channels make it hard to keep everyone informed.

  • Scheduling Takes Time

    Services, meetings, events, and volunteer roles require constant coordination.

  • Difficult Handovers

    When information is not organized, transitions become a heavy burden.

  • Complex Finance Tasks

    Records, checks, reports, and handovers can be hard to manage with confidence.

  • Know-How Gets Lost

    As roles change, practical knowledge is not always passed on.

What We’re Building

One shared foundation for everyday church operations.

LIFT is developing tools that help churches organize information, manage activities, share responsibilities, and make handovers smoother. Our goal is to make them easy to start using, even without advanced technical skills.

Phase 01 Beta planned for August 2026 / Full release planned for November 2026
Example of the member management screen

Member Management & Pastoral Care Support

Helping churches care for each person with clarity and continuity.

  • Birthdays / Baptism dates / Ministry groups
  • Contact information / Family information
  • Life planning notes / Personal journey records
  • Prayer requests / Pastoral care notes
  • Attendance and giving history, and more
Phase 02 Planned for 2027

Activity Management

Helping teams share responsibilities and serve together sustainably.

  • Annual schedules / Event management
  • Service programs / Shared documents / Role assignments
  • Attendance / Volunteer scheduling / Group management, and more

Giving & Accounting Support

Helping churches handle gifts with care, clarity, and trust.

  • Giving records / Summaries / Reports
  • Support for finance-related checks and records
  • Organizing designated gifts and external support, and more
Phase 03 Looking Ahead

Expanding Support for Wider Ministry

We are also exploring ways to support collaboration among churches and ministry that serves local communities and society.

  • Denominational and multi-church collaboration
  • LINE integration / Communication support
  • Resource search and sharing
  • Mission project support
Partners in Building Together

Built togetherwith churches in the field.

LIFT is shaped through conversations with churches, insights from specialists, and relationships with Christian organizations. Together, we are building practical support for church operations.

We welcome your involvement in a way that is realistic for you.

Talk with us about partnership or support

You do not need to have everything figured out. We would be glad to hear from you.

Organization

General Incorporated Association LIFT

LIFT is a nonprofit-oriented organization based on biblical values, established to support Christian churches and organizations in Japan through practical systems for healthy, sustainable ministry.

Name
General Incorporated Association LIFT
Japanese Name
一般社団法人LIFT
Established
April 15, 2026
Corporate Number
2010905004927
Address
4-9-5 Taishido, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo, Japan
Leadership
Representative Director: Shin Kato
Director: Yuki Ishii
Director: Nozomu Umetani
Activities
Planning and operation of church-support services, and building foundations for the locally rooted work of churches
Website
https://lift.or.jp
Contact

Contact Us

If you have questions about LIFT, would like to discuss church operations, or are interested in partnership or support, please reach out using the form below.

The information you provide will be used to respond to your inquiry and to contact you regarding LIFT’s activities. We will not share your information with third parties without your consent.