Rev. Reiji Oyama Retires as JCGI Board Chair
2 December 2007 (18:27) | posted by jj |
November 26, 2007
In Shizuoka, Japan, the annual gathering of JCGI Networks (formerly Japan Church Growth Institute) was the stage for an important figure in Japan Christianity to step down from his post as Chairman of the Board. Rev. Reiji Oyama had served as Board Chair for over twenty years, taking over from Rev. Hatori. He continues as Senior Pastor of Bible Christ Church in downtown Tokyo.
Long-time Vice Chairman Rev. Paul Ariga is the new Chair of JCGI Networks. Ariga also serves as President of The All Japan Revival Mission.
In this photo, Rev. Oyama is on the left, Rev. Ariga on the right and Doug Birdsall in the middle. Birdsall was also honored at a dinner, having served as President of Asian Access for 16 years.
