Missionaries
Directory of missionaries in Japan associated with The Christian Churches / Churches of Christ.
Read about the HISTORY of our churches’ missions efforts in Japan HERE.
NOTE: Phone numbers are as dialed from the United States.
Osaka
(1) Servant-member of Asahi Christ Church. (2) Librarian, financial secretary, and general helper as Osaka Bible Seminary staff. (3) Treasurer for the mission that owns the OBS property.
Tokyo
Robin works with the Yotsuya Mission and Sakurayama Church in downtown Tokyo. She teaches English, leads Bible studies, and organizes outreach events.
Osaka
Osaka Bible Seminary—Paul, President Emeritus / Kansai Christian School—Rickie, Executive Assistant / Hikari no Ie (House of Light)—Outreach classes, International ministry / Greater Asia evangelism—Mongolia
Saitama
Tokyo
Missionaries working with Soma Tokyo, a church plant located in the heart of Tokyo.
573-684-3560 (U.S. phone)
Wakayama
church planting, English Bible classes, Bible studies, teaching English at local school, community civic groups, foster parenting
Miyagi
Started “Be One”—a network of churches in the Osaka region as well as Tohoku region. In 2011, moved to Ishinomaki, a town devastated by the 2011 tsunami.
Tokyo
We work with several churches in the Tokyo area but primarily with the Machida Church of Christ. Travis preaches regularly and Becky serves in various children’s programs. In addition to church-related activities, we both teach/tutor English as well, as a form of outreach.
Shizuoka
Marc and Yumiko started out ministering to college students in 1991, and over the years they have led a variety of programs and events to reach children, teens, adults, and families. Their current ministry includes: pastor of Every Nation Church, campus ministry at 4 universities, various small groups, and one-on-one discipleship.
502-410-3308 (U.S. phone)
Kagoshima
Ministering with two congregations including Bible Studies/ Prison Ministry/English Bible Class outreach/Assisting two congregations without ministers. Walter is also the head trustee of Osaka Bible Seminary.
Niigata
Teaching English, Friendship Evangelism, Ladies Ministry, Kids Club.
Okinawa
Working with Okinawa Christian School International. Andy is the chaplain and Megan is the elementary school principal.
Aichi
Will and Jo are serving at Christ Bible Institute in Nagoya, Japan. Will is the Facility Manager for the seminary, and they are involved various outreach ministries.
Okayama
Teaches Bible and English from 3-year-olds to grandparents and preaches at two churches.
Okinawa
Teaching first grade at Okinawa Christian School International, an American Christian school serving the Okinawa international community.
Tokyo
Central Japan Christian Mission
Working with the Machida Church of Christ and involved in preaching, training leaders, Bible studies, English classes, children’s ministry, and camp ministry.
Machida Church phone: 011-81-42-791-4600