Profiles of our Pastors

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Paul Akimoto Paul Akimoto

Pastor Paul Akimoto was saved at an evengelical church.
During his seminary school, he experienced the baptism of the Holy Spirit.

2 Peter Kubota Peter Kubota

Pastor Kubota was saved through the efforts of Apollo 16 astronaut Charles Duke and his wife. He is a director of Film Missions. Pastor Kubota is also a writter of an article entitled "Peter Kubota's Favorite Hollywood Movies". He is from Hiroshima City.A graduate of TLC Seminary.

3 Ezekiel Kitajima Ezekiel Kitajima

Ezekiel Kitajima became a pastor in Kokubunnji in 1994. He later pastored a church in Niigata. He is now in charge of the churches in Hokuriku area. In 2011, he transfered to Tokyo Antioch Church. He is currently also a director of our newspaper called "The Voice". Recently, his belly became fat. He is from Yamaguchi.A graduate of TLC Seminary.

4 Masako Hashimoto Hashimoto Masako

Hashimoto Masako was the first person who was baptised with water in our church. She is the eldest member and eldest pastor in our church.A graduate of TLC Seminary.

5 Jeremiah Miyashita Jeremiah Miyashita

Jeremiah Miyashita was saved in 1976. In 1979, he was baptised while he was studying in U.S. After returning to Japan, he taught English at a public university in Hokkaido. Then he was led to Tokyo Antioch Church in 2003. As of now, he is a principal of The Lord's Cross Seminary School. He is from Hokkaido.A graduate of TLC Seminary.

6 Timothy Yamakawa Timothy Yamakawa

Timothy Yamakawa was born and grew up in a traditional Japanese family that had shinto idols. But he was saved by knowing the Bible in his high school days. Since then, because of his love for gospel songs, he serves as one of our background workers to hold praise competitions and concerts consistently. He is a self-appointed commentariat. He is from Tokyo.A graduate of TLC Seminary.

7 Mako Madoka Madoka Mako

When she is not writing manga, her real name is Misuzu Kato from Aichi. Baptised in 1975, she reaches out to many people with her comics. Her book entitled "History of Christiany in Japan" (History of 26 martyers of Japan) will become a cartoon film.A graduate of TLC Seminary.

8 Miyoko Kayano Kayano Miyoko

Miyoko Kayano is from Kumamoto. She was a piano teacher in Kumamoto, and led many children to win prizes in piano contests. After transfering to Tokyo, she serves as one of our pianists and pastors. She is a leader of a gospel group called "Gifts". She enjoys serving as a pianist.

9 Junko Kato Kato Junko

Junko Kato loves nature. She used to enjoy hiking in the hills while carrying a tent pack for one-person. But as of today, she works hard for serving our church jobs and our publising jobs. She is from Saitama.A graduate of TLC Seminary.

10 Peter Ayumu Majikina Peter Majikina Ayumu

Peter Majikina used to wander around the streets. But at the age of 26, he found God so that his life was changed from a "player" to a "co-worker". He is from Okinawa. He is one of the staffers in the NPO Cornerstone Orphanage.A graduate of TLC Seminary.

11 Phoebe Hirota Phoebe Hirota Phoebe Hirota was saved as the age of 21. After that, she started to compose music. In 2013, she won the best music and the best lyrics awards. She serves as a manager in our computer company called "A Stone." She designs and creates websites. She was born in Niigata, but grew up in Tokyo. Her gospel group is called "Euqaristias".A graduate of TLC Seminary.
12 Ryoko Kobayashi Kobayashi Ryoko

Kobayashi Ryoko is from Saitama. Baptised at the age of 16 at an evangelical church, the teaching of the Bible which she learned at that time is still a treasure. When she was 19 years old, her Christian life was changed 180 degrees after being baptized with the Holy Spirit at Tokyo Antioch Church.A graduate of TLC Seminary.

13 Israel Masako Sakaki Israel Sakaki Masako

Israel Sakaki is from Tochigi. Her life was sad at the ages of 15, 16 and 17...But after she knew God, her life was changed. Now her heart is filled with joy and she is very grateful. Her vision is to reach out to all over the world to carry on God's word as a femail pastor.A graduate of TLC Seminary.

14 Masako Yoshida Yoshida Masako

Masako Yoshida serves as one of the staffers of our church school. She loves cats and dogs! She is one of the members of the gospel group called "By His Spirit". They often performe in front of the Koenji Station on Sunday in the evening. She is from Tokyo.A graduate of TLC Seminary.

15 Naomi Takahashi Takahashi Naomi

Naomi Takahasi grew up in a christian family. She was saved through her chronic disease. When she was a little child, she used to go out to the mountain and the sea. Especially, she loved to go fishing. Her favorite food is fish! She has impacted to us on our testimony webpage called "Christian Stopping By On The Way" with her gloomy voice. She is in charge of The Asia Department of The Water Frowing Sanctuary Mission. She is from Kochi.A graduate of TLC Seminary.

16 Kazuhiko Amagai Amagai Kazuhiko

Kazuhiko Amagai loves thunder and technology. When he was a student, he dived into an observation for technology. He worked for an electric company and lived for wireless communication. Then he engaged in jobs for cell phones. After serving as a business manager, now he serves God! As of today, he is a direcor of Astone Corporation. He is from Tochigi.

17 Joseph Sasanuma Joseph Sasanuma Joseph Sasanuma is an international cordinator of "Pray for Peace for Jerusalem" which was organized by Jack Hayford. She is a publicity committee of the official publication of the Israeli embassy. She is also an associate editor of our newspaper called "The Voice". She is known under the nickname of "Fukuchan". She is from Hirosaki City, Aomori.A graduate of TLC Seminary.
18 Samuel Nobuo Kasahara Samuel Kasahara Nobuo

Samuel Nobuo Kasahara, by the Lord's grace, dedicated his life to God instead of becoming an old clothes shop owner. He is a desinger for websites, publictions and CDs. He is also one of the members of the Internet Commitee and a member of our computer company called "Astone Corportaion". He is from Niigata.A graduate of TLC Seminary.

19 Moses Hikaru Denishi Moses Denishi Hikaru Moses Hikaru Denishi at the age of 19 had dreadlocks but his life was changed 180 degrees after hearing the seminar from Rev. Merlin Carothers on giving thanks in everything. Now he is in charge of the audio and visual system in our church. He is from Kyushu. He has a wife and three children.A graduate of TLC Seminary.
20 Gabriel Yamada Gabriel Yamada Gabriel Yamada is a fourth-generation Christian since the Meiji period. He has been in our church since the beginning. First he attended the church to play bowling tournaments for fun. But after he heard God's voice, he dedicated his life to the Lord. He is from Tokyo. He is now in charge of the Internet Commitee.A graduate of TLC Seminary.
21 Kyoko Sada Sada Kyoko Kyoko Sada won many prizes for composing Yasuragi music. She was born in Tokyo, but grew up in Fukuoka.A graduate of TLC Seminary.
22 Israel Imamura Israel Imamura Israel Imamura is from Fukuoka. When she was young, she was fascinated by the Shiki musicals. She developed a dream to compose songs for musicals. She is currently worring on her health. She is a leader of the gospel group called "The Gate of Praise".A graduate of TLC Seminary.
23 Megumi Inagawa Israel Imamura Megumi Inagawa loves bikes, animals, nature, drawing and singing songs. And now she is motivated by the lives of children who are growing up with their own unique ideas. She is from Tokyo.A graduate of TLC Seminary.
24 Daniel Kiyoshi Mori Daniel Mori Kiyoshi Daniel Kiyoshi Mori is from Kumamoto. After learning at our seminary school in Nagasaki, he pastored in Saga and Kushiro. In November 2012, he transfered to Tokyo Antioch Church. He is a leader of the gosple group called "PATOLIS". He is a person with a gentle heart despite his intemidating appearance.A graduate of TLC Seminary.
25 Israel Tsujigo Israel Tsujigo Israel Tsujigo transfered from Omura to Tokyo. She performs live with the gospel group called "Hatikuva". She is a voice trainer. She loves animals and now she dotes one Chihuahua and two cats. She is from Omura City, Nagasaki.A graduate of TLC Seminary.
26 Joseph Maeda Joseph Maeda Born and raised in Kita-Kyushu, Fukuoka Prefecture. He gave up his dream and dedicated himself to the Lord. Likes Gospel music and the leader of a Gospel group “the Truth.” Works as a PA worker in the church. Likes to cook and worked as a cook for more than 15 years. Father of three children. A graduate of TLC Seminary.
27 Elijah Yamashita Elijah Yamashita

From Nagasaki prefecture 1988 When he was desperate in my life I met Christ and believe in the gospel and be saved. he is led to a new way as an online pastor.

28 John Maeshiro

He is from Okinawa. He believe in Jesus when he was a student. After being sent to Nago from Okinawa Jerusalem church for 15 years of work, He got to work in Family Home in Koriyama city, Fukushima Prefecture. He is led to Tokyo Antioch Church from April 2017. A fascinating human being.

29 Masahiro Sato

2007, be saved believe in Jesus Christ in the middle of the journey of around Japan. Used experience of past work (entertainment relationship) is, and is involved in the work of such as video and concert of the church. From Tokyo.

30 Yohane Akimoto

He was born in a Christian home. Participate in Patomos team, his life was changed. Members of Gifts and kibbutz. The video part belongs.

31 Paul Yumino Paul Yumino

Paul Yumino worked in Kodak as a senior chief engineer. When he was in the U.S., he met Jesus and was saved. When he visited Israel, God called him, he devoted himself to the Lord. He pastored churches in Yokohama, Kobe and NY. Today, he is pastoring a church in Machida City, Tokyo. He is the director of Arechinikawa Music and a board of the NPO Cornerstone Ophanage. He also servies as a columnist in our newspapaer called "The Voice". He is from Kobe.A graduate of TLC Seminary.

32 Jerusalem Sugisawa Jerusalem Sugisawa

Jerusalem Sugisawa is from Tokyo. At the age of 43, his life was changed 180 degrees from serving his job to serving God. On first sight, he may seem to be serious but actually he has a soft heart. He is an easygoing, white-bearded pastor.A graduate of TLC Seminary.

33 Timothy Kobayashi Timothy Kobayashi Pastor Kobayashi is in charge of the churches in Tohoku area. He is in charge of "Prayer Missions". Now he is working hard as a MC on our online television program called "The Time of Prayers". He is from Ibaragi Prefecture.A graduate of TLC Seminary.
34 John Mori John Mori

John Keiichi Mori is a leader of the Kansai singing group called "Splendor". He was saved in the Kyushu area. He has a wife and six children. As of now, his pastoring work in Kansai is his priority. He is from Kumamoto.A graduate of TLC Seminary.