Vancouver Japanese
Senior Pastor主任牧師
Believed in Christ while working in the United States. Enters Tokyo Christian University to receive M.Div. After graduating from seminary, becomes pastor at Karuizawa Christian Church for four years. In 2001 moves to Vancouver and becomes pastor at Vancouver Japanese Gospel Church. Father of three sons and one daughter. Hobbies include ‘Go’ (Japanese chess), jogging, and reading.
Assistant Pastor副牧師
Believed in Christ at Okutama Bible Camp. After working at Kinki-Nippon Tourist for two years, enters Tokyo Christian University to receive M.Div. After graduating from seminary, becomes pastor at Karuizawa Christian Church for four years. In 2001 moves to Vancouver and becomes pastor at Vancouver Japanese Gospel Church. Mother of three sons and one daughter. Hobby is baking, and special skills is impersonations.
Director of Outreach伝道主事
Born and raised in a Christian home. Received the calling to work for ministry at the age of 17, and made the decision to study at Tokyo Christian University. Upon graduation in April 2023, began working as a Director of Outreach for Vancouver Japanese Gospel Church. Hobbies include working out, playing sports, and cutting hair.
Church Secretary事務主事
Born and raised in a Christian home, worked as a kindergarten teacher in Japan and Korea. Moved to Vancouver in 2009, mother of four kids, and joined our staff as church secretary in 2016.
Church Finance Officer会計主事
Born in the mythical village Takachiho, Japan. Immigrated to Canada in 1981. Believed in Jesus in junior high school student in Japan and a believer for over 50 years. Hobbies include quilting and collecting small items.