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Satoru is the Associate Pastor at Japanese Presbyterian Church in Seattle. Growing up in Japan, he first came in contact with the Bible when he was 18 years old, and two years later invited Christ into his life. He studied business at Judson University, IL, and after graduation, he worked as a ‘salaryman’ in Japan for 6 years. In 2005 he felt a call to ministry and studied at Regent College. After graduation he started ministering the Japanese speaking people in Seattle.

Roberta has been involved with RJC since 2007, helping plan several Midwest RJC Conferences.  She lived in Osaka, Tokyo and Hiroshima and in Chicago has led introductory Bible classes for Japanese women for 30 years. She currently lives in Chicago. It’s been a joy to see the growth in scope and diversity of RJC over these years. She is especially supportive of returnee ministries in Japan which receive Japanese from overseas while nurturing them spiritually. Her heart and time are divided among several nationalities as she ministers to Turkish Muslim women in a friendship group and keenly follows news from Israel where she studied, worked and met her husband. They have 2 adult children and her daughter recently became a citizen of Israel.

My parents served with FEGC/SEND in the 60’s to 80’s, and I grew up in the Kanto area.

Moved to on Oahu in the late 80’s, and together with my husband Glenn have been involved with church, home schooling, and support of adoptive & foster families.

Lived in Kanagawa-ken for 8 years (2012-2020) while my husband worked at Camp Zama US Army Base. Gained a deeper understanding of Japan ministry and culture — and still learning.

Naoko Boatwright, born and raised in Japan, currently lives in Franklin, TN. She has been connected to RJC since 2008 and is also an active member of the RJC Academy, where she primarily assists with the Japan 101 course. Beyond these roles, she translates English Christian apologetic materials into Japanese. Naoko manages a research lab at a university medical center and is an online seminary student, growing in her knowledge of God to serve Him more fully. In her free time, she enjoys gardening, jogging, and playing the ukulele.

Brandalyn is the director of the RJC Academy online training branch of the RJC Network. Her deep relationships with Japanese friends lead her to RJC looking for more contextualized resources for sharing The Gospel. With a heart split between Japan and vulnerable Children, Brandalyn also serves as the National Coordinator for Orphan Sunday and Stand Sunday Canada and lives in Coombs, BC with her husband when not visiting in Japan.