JCF National Council
JCF’s National Council 2008-2009National Coordinator: Abidemi Bankole
Our God is awesome! I am constantly reminded of His faithfulness and love for us, especially since coming to Japan from Canada. It’s been an amazing 3 yearsliving in Aomori, not always easy, but with the certainty of God’s presence and His guiding hand. I’m humbled, and very excited to embark on this next phase- that of being National Coordinator. These are exciting times in Jet Christian Fellowship (JCF). I’m honored to be a part of it and to be used by God in Japan, at this present time. Please keep the leadership team in your prayers; we look forward to seeing you at one of the retreats, and even just receiving an email from you. Psalm 133: 1-3
Retreat Coordinator: Keli Borba
Hello Everyone! I’m glad you are reading this. :) I hope you will have the chance to join at least one of the JCF’s retreats. I know God is going to bless that time and have something for everyone that goes! This is my 3rd year as a JET and I’m looking forward to being a part of JCF.
Retreat Coordinator Assistant: Hideki Miyamoto G’day mate! I am Hideki Miyamoto from Nagoya, Aichi. I work as a Social Worker and Recreation Coordination at a senior care facility. Even thought I am not a JET ( I am 100% Japanese) and have been involved with JCF for a few years. I am happy to work as Retreat Coordinator Assistant this year! I promise you that JCF retreats are worth joining! You will learn many new things at JCR retreats! Also, you can make a lot of life-long friends from around the world! I am looking forward to meeting and talking to you! Please feel free to talk to me at retreats or anytime. God bless you 
Librarian: Laura Jane Popp
Grace and peace! My name is Laura and I`m a first year JET from Oklahoma in the U.S, living in Mie Prefecture. I`m so excited about the opportunities God has given me to serve here in Japan, including teaching an English/Bible class for non-Christians at a local church and being the JCF librarian! I pray that God will use both activities to redeem many lost souls and strengthen the faith of Christian brothers and sisters here in Japan. Please brows the JCF list of titles and let me know what you would like! I also keep a blog that includes prayer requests and thoughts on Christian life in Japan, so if you would like to read it or contribute comments, you can visit laurajanepopp.blogspot.com. May God bless you abundantly!
Regional Representatives Coordinator: Michael Eastwood
Hello! My name is Michael Eastwood, and I am from Baltimore, Maryland in the USA. I am a 3rd year ALT in Morita, Tsugaru City, Aomori Prefecture. I teach at 3 elementary and 3 junior high schools. I am excited about coordinating the Bible Study and Prayer Groups this year, and looking forward to watching God move through them to bless the JET community and expand our borders. Yoroshiku.
Bible study/ Prayer Coordinator: Kristen Kalb
Hi everyone! I’m Kristen, a 3rd year ALT living in Nishiki-machi, Kumamoto. I feel so blessed to have the opportunity to serve as the Bible Study and Prayer Group Coordinator with JCF and to join all of you in the work that God is doing here in Japan. If you’re interested in joining a Bible Study or Prayer Group please let me know. I pray that our relationships with one another will encourage, strengthen, and challenge us to grow more in love with the Lord and his people that we meet along the way!
Newsletter Editor: Jolene Medom
Prayer and Encouragement team coordinator: Kristin Hanaoka
Hello! I’m the new prayer and encouragement coordinator. My name is Kristin Hanaoka and I’m a second year Jet living in Ibaraki-ken. The P&E team members and I are here to encourage and pray with you, so feel free to contact us!
Greetings from the Great White North of Honshu: Aomori!! I’m from the Great White North of North America: Canada!! I’m a first-year ALT teaching at Hirosaki High School. One of the best parts about being anywhere in the world is connecting with other believers of Christ, and to share the love He gives with others. It’s an honour to be able to be a part of the JCF team and help out with the website!! To be honest, I’m not really sure what’s in store for this site yet, but here is my biography to keep things up-to-date!! I look forward to seeing what else is in store.
Missionaries involved with JCF 
Lana and Tak Oue
Tak and I have been missionaries in Japan for 37 years. Presently we are strategy group leaders in our mission targeting the regional cities and rural towns and villages. Our vision is starting simple house churches all across Japan. You can find out more about us, our work and our family at www.jgpnetwork.org
Deborah Trotter Having spent three years on JET and another on a working holiday visa, I am now an official missionary with Mission to Unreached Peoples and am happy to connect the larger missionary community (not just MUP) and the Christian JET community as need and opportunities come up.