Staff

Ptr. WATARU MURAKAMI

Ptr. Wataru has been officially in charge of our English language ministries since April 1, 2023 and is our regular preacher.

He is a Pastor of Japan Assemblies of God (AG) since August 23, 2020. He has been involved in youth ministry since he was a high school student and has been passionate about Campus ministry since his University days until today. He holds a Bachelor of Theology degree from Doshisha University and a Master of Theology degree from Doshisha Graduate School of Theology. He has also been a part-time lecturer at Doshisha University since April 2023.

From the time he graduated from graduate school until today, he has been involved in overseas missions through God's calling, bringing many children to the Lord's salvation.

He married in May 2021 and together they’re serving the Lord.

We are blessed to have Isaac and Hannah serving with us here at Assembly Kyoto Church.
They come from the beautiful Gold Coast in Australia, and are currently ministering together with their one-year-old son.
Isaac and Hannah have a heart for sharing God’s love and building a welcoming, international community in Kyoto. We are grateful for their dedication and joyful service among us.

We Are Looking for Missionaries and Mission Volunteers
Our church is seeking missionaries and mission volunteers who feel called to serve.
Would you consider joining us in sharing the message of our Savior, Jesus Christ, here in Kyoto—the capital of culture and ancient capital of Japan?

Please pray, and if the Lord touches your heart, we warmly encourage you to email us and let us know your desire to serve as a missionary or mission volunteer.
We invite you to partner with us in this meaningful and important ministry.