Welcome to Asia
Welcome to the Asia Capernwray/Torchbearer Centres
On this page is a brief about the Asia centres and some of the activities that they are involved in.
Japan
Indonesia
India
Philippines
Malaysia
Japan - Yamanakako Yamanashi
YAMANAKAKO YAMANASHI
LOCATION:
150 Km south of Tokyo, with direct bus service to Yamanakako.
INFORMATION:
Nestled at the foot of Mount Fuji, 1000m above sea level and walking distance from Lake Yamanaka is the home of Torchbearers Japan. Two comfortable facilities accommodating up to 60 people provide a warm welcome to guests year round. The delightful Japanese cuisine, magnificent vistas of Mount Fuji, and most importantly the spiritual ministry of this center have made this a popular destination for church leadership retreats, mission groups, and youth ministries around the Tokyo area.
DIRECTOR: Tanazawa Hideki
LANGUAGE: English
MINISTRIES:
- Year round rental services for individual and group retreats
- Bible School - English speaking seven week course (May–June)
- Youth and Sunday school camps (Mid July–Mid September)
- University and church retreats (Mid July–Mid September)
- New Year's Conference
- Family holiday resort
CONTACT:
506-296 Hirano Yamanakako
Minami Tsurusun
Yamanashi
401-0502
JAPAN
Tel. & Fax: +81 (0) 555 62 3464
Email: tbsy_2003 "at" ybb.ne.jp
Indonesia - Pondok Kepenrey
PONDOK KEPENREY WEST JAVA
LOCATION:
60 miles from Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia and 50 miles from Bandung, the capital of the province of West Java.
INFORMATION:
Situated in Puncak (meaning “hill top”) high above sea level in a small village called Cipanas (meaning “hot water)” is the Torchbearer Center of Indonesia. It is a destination point for tourists on weekends and public holidays. Nearby are many attractions – a tea plantation, Botanical Park and flower gardens, Safari park, and the best zoo in South East Asia. Young people enjoy venturing out to the volcanic crater in the area. Pondok Kepenrey is a beautifully situated Christian conference center that is able to accommodate 120 people.
DIRECTOR: Jimmy Kawilarang
LANGUAGE: English
MINISTRIES:
- Short term Bible School each year (Indonesian speaking)
- Church youth camps and retreats monthly
- Evangelistic outreaches into tribal areas twice a year
- Regular Sunday evening worship for the local people in Cipanas
CONTACT:
Pondok Kepenrey
P.O. Box 42/sdl
Cipanas-Cianjur 43253
West Java
INDONESIA
Tel: +62 263 514070 or +62 263 516018
Fax: +62 263 516019
Email: kepenrey "at" cbn.net.id
India - Dehradun, UA
LOCATION:
Dehradun is 240 Km north of New Delhi in the State of Uttaranchal.
INFORMATION:
Himalayan Torchbearers is a Bible School and Conference center located in the foot hills of Himalayas in Dehradun, Northern India. Dehradun, famous with local tourists, also known as the education capital of India, is ideally located 20 Km south of the famous hill tourist station Mussoorie. Himalayan Torchbearers can accommodate 70 people.
DIRECTOR: Satish John
LANGUAGE: Hindi
MINISTRIES:
- Short term Bible School from July to December
- Two years leaders' training program, a combination of residential and correspondence theological education
- Conferences
- School for poor children in the hill villages
- Medical help through Himalayan health clinic
- Rehabilitation for earthquake and flood-effected people
CONTACT:
Himalayan Torchbearers
Kuthal Gate, Rajpur P.O
Dehradun
UA-248009
INDIA
Tel: +91 135 2735283
Fax: +91 135 2735785
Email: htb "at" vsnl.com
Web: www.htbindia.com
Philippines - Quezon City
LOCATION:
The center is located about 5 Km from the University of the Philippines and Quezon Memorial Circle
INFORMATION:
Reaching out to high school students, parents and teachers is the primary focus of Torchbearers in the Philippines. We teach classes in Values Education, host activities and parties for evangelistic purposes, lead discipleship ministries and run a Student Centre that is strategically located between two public high schools in the Manila area.
DIRECTOR: Loy Vargas
LANGUAGE: English
MINISTRIES:
- Student Centre ministry, weekdays (June–March)
- High School Outreach, weekdays (August–March)
- Evangelistic camp (April)
- Leadership Camp (May)
CONTACT:
Torchbearers
Box 346
Greenhills
San Juan City
PHILIPPINES 1502
Tel. or Fax: +632 9322438 +632 9620798
Email: torchbearers_phils "at" yahoo.com
Malaysia - Harvest Haven
Harvest Haven Penang
LOCATION:
About 20 minutes drive from Ipoh, 45 minutes drive to the famous Cameron Highlands, 2 hours drive south of Penang, 2 hours north of Kuala Lumpur
INFORMATION:
Welcome to Malaysia — land of mountains and caves, tropical jungles and golf courses, beaches and rivers! Nestled in a small but strategic town of Gopeng in the state of Perak, plans for a Torchbearer Centre are beginning to take shape.
DIRECTOR: John Lee
LANGUAGE: English
MINISTRIES:
- Holiday Conferences
- Bible Schools
- Adventure Bible Camp
- Ministry Training
- Short-term Missions
CONTACT:
John & Joyce Lee
Capernwray (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.
P.O. Box 1210
10850 Penang
MALAYSIA
Tel. or Fax: +60 4 8991962
Mobile: 012 4884 708
Email: jhslee "at" tm.net.my
