Staff Members

Mrs. Ikuko Takemori started working for Japan Mission in 1985. She has been a valuable worker over the years. She plays a vital role in the office and helps us to evangelize and counsel many. She also helps us handle much of the important Japanese correspondence. Please pray that the Lord would continue to use…

The Lord provided JM with a dedicated and well-qualified Japanese worker in Misa Shepard. She is a bilingual worker who is of great help with the finances, correspondence, translation work and various outreach opportunities. Read her exciting and inspiring testimony by selecting this link (pdf file). She and her husband (Kevin, from the USA) love the Lord and faithfully serve…

Hi-resolution photo of Alex & Eri Verwey here. Alex grew up as a missionary kid in Japan, and married Eri from Kyoto, Japan in 2008. After a number of years living in the USA and working in business, Alex and Eri joined Japan Mission in 2013. Alex recently wrote, “For years, Eri and I have…

Select this link for a Hi-Res photo of David and Sue David and Sue were both raised in Japan as missionary kids. They were married in 1982 and joined Japan Mission (JM) in 1987. They are now involved in various aspects of the ministry. Please pray for wisdom and protection as they have various leadership…

Mrs. Misao Fukunaga is an office worker at Japan Mission who helps with the correspondence, counseling and reaching out to many with the Gospel. Pray for Misao as she recently experienced the loss of her husband and continues to serve the Lord. Read the following moving testimony of Mrs. Fukunaga: A WORTHWHILE LOVE – Testimony…

  The Lord called Dr. Kiichi Ariga to become a full-time evangelist. He now goes around proclaiming the cure for Japan: 1) Repentance, 2) Reconciliation, 3) Revival. One of his ministries is that of reconciliation. After WWII, many people in the USA, Canada, Australia and the UK had bitter feelings towards the Japanese. When Dr. Ariga visits…

While serving with Japan Mission, Keiko was clearly guided to minister to the poor and decided to attend seminary. One month before graduation, a team of Christian workers visited Japan, while on their way to the USA from Pakistan. When they heard of Keiko’s calling, they discussed the matter and decided to make plans to…

Bill Cook joined Japan Mission as a full-time missionary from the USA in 1983. He was involved in many aspects of the ministry including evangelism, counseling and church-planting. Read the inspiring testimony of Bill Cook by selecting this link (pdf). Bill has been available in serving the Lord wherever the need may arise. He was…

Japan Mission continues to sponsor Mr. Caballes, who is a hospital evangelist on the island of Mindanao, in the Southern part of the Philippines. He continues to preach, share the Gospel with patients in local hospitals, and evangelize the people of the mountain tribes. “We find that hospital evangelism is a very fruitful work. There…