Masaru Asaoka 

Born in 1968 as a second son in a Christian family in Ibaraki. My dad was a pastor. I decided to become a pastor when I was 8. When I was a high schooler, my dad passed away, and that led me to become an evangelist. After I graduated from Tokyo Christian College, I went to Okayama for six years to serve. Then, I studied in Kobe Reformed Theological Seminary. From 2020 to 2021, I was pastoring in Tokyo. Since April 2021, I work as a principal of Tokyo Christian University. Currently, I am a pastor in Ichihara Heian Church.

What is your expectation for EC23?　
I am nervous already for it’s my first time to attend EC, but I am looking forward to see all of young souls!

What is your hobby?　
Camping, watching movies, collecting T-shirts and mugs. I have a shelf only for my mugs.

What did you want to be when you were little?　
“ANDROID KIKAIDER,” a hero from the Japanese Anime, Or Pastor.

Shinji Seki

Born in 1964 in Tokyo. My life was little wild in my teens that I would often go out to the cool dance parties, ride around in my motor-bike, and I had a rugged hair-style. And I HATED Christianity the most because my Christian parents got divorced. But I started LOVE Jesus when I came to the States for my work as a chef, and my boss forced me to go to church. I became a believer then. I studied in Tokyo Bible Seminary, and became a pastor when I was 27. I currently am a pastor in Honolulu Christ Church in Hawaii. I have my loving wife and four kids. I love surfing and cooking. I also do Japanese tea ceremony. My books: “Otousan no Chie no Sho,” “Kazoku ni Kami no Katachi wo Torimodosou,” “Reiteki Seijuku wo mezashite,” “Ai ni deatte,” and more. My column 『Amazing LIFE!!』 is on New Life Ministries website.
　
What is your expectation for EC23?
To experience how amazing that we live as Christians.

What is your hobby?　
Surfing and Cooking

What did you want to be when you were little?　
BLACKJACK, a doctor from the Japanese manga

Eiko Takamizawa 

Born in Yamanashi as a daughter of a barber. I came in faith at a Christian Center that was on my way to school. I was more focused on bible study than school education when I was a university student. I was working as a school teacher until I decided to devote to God after my parents passed away. I studied in two seminaries in Korea and America, I was teaching Missiology in Korean seminary for 20 years, even though I was barely speaking Korean. As I retired, I currently live in Japan, I serve as a Mongol Kids' Home, Supporters' Representative. You can find me in YouTube Channel, “BibleCore”!

What is your expectation for EC23?
Reunions and the new encounters! Also, to see many people to start their lives with God.

What is your hobby?　
Music：I was in a choir team with International students. Directing “The Blessing Asia.”　
Animal：I like watching adorable dogs and cats videos.

What did you want to be when you were little?　
Ramen shop owner, singer, interpreter, fright attendant, and school teacher.