I had the privilege of growing up in a home where my parents taught me the good news of Jesus from infancy. I’m married to the lovely Renée and we have five wonderful children. I love the Lord and His Word, family days, running and exercise, roasting + drinking good coffee, playing guitar, singing, reading, ventriloquy, communicating…
I was born and raised in South Korea, and when I was 13 years old, my parents decided to migrate to Australia. We settled in Sydney to start a new chapter in our lives. I was passionate about cars back then, so I decided to study Industrial Design at UNSW, with the desire of becoming a car designer.…
Pastor of the Japanese Church (MJCC)
I moved from Country Victoria to Melbourne and boarded with a family in Canterbury. In early 1970, I went to church and on my second visit it turned out to be the first day of Rev Marvin Hagans ministry. Marvin played a large part in my coming to know Christ as my saviour. Marvin helped…
Steve started attending Canterbury in 2005 shortly after becoming a Christian. He initially attended the Japanese Ministry and was involved in the English Classes. After joining Canterbury formally as a member, Steve also served on the Board of Management prior to becoming an Elder. As a new Christian, Steve was matured in his faith and understanding by the…
My faith has grown from being a nominal Christian to being a very active and strongly believing Christian. I have been Session Clerk for over 25 years and Treasurer for 7 years.
I moved to Australia in 1998 and have lived in Melbourne ever since. I became a Christian and was baptized in 2005 and then completed a correspondence course at JTJ Mission Seminary in Japan. I am currently an elder and deliver the Word of God once a month in the Japanese Congregation. I am delighted…
Michael has attended Canterbury with his family since 2005. Initially a member of the Japanese church he now serves on the Session as an Elder to both congregations. He is currently studying part-time at the Presbyterian Theological College of Victoria.