Naoto (born in U.S.) and Erisa grew up in Japan, but most of their adult years have been spent in the U.S. Erisa is a second-generation missionary. They met in Los Angeles while individually pursuing missions and got married in 2014. God has given them two boys, Toshiki and Subaru. In 2021, they were commissioned by Faith Church under Pastor Aaron Birk’s discipleship and leadership.

Mission

To fulfill the Great Commission, they will make disciples of Jesus Christ in Japan. They will strengthen local churches with the emphasis on church planting and biblical counseling ministry.

Mission Field

The whole of Japan, based from Saitama, Japan.

Tools for Engagement

• Various local church ministries
• Biblical counseling ministry
• Biblical counseling training
• Bible school
• Small groups
• Music outreach
• Audio visual ministry
• Bible studies