About Us

Anglo-Japanese Christian Ministries (AJCM) is a Christian organisation, which was started for the purpose of sharing the good news about Jesus Christ with Japanese people living in the UK. In addition to teaching the Christian faith AJCM is involved in helping and advising Japanese people who are visiting or living in the UK. Although AJCM is a Christian organisation it's activities and services are intended for all Japanese people regardless of their own religious persuasions.

Founders

Trevor and Cheryl Howard started AJCM in 1991. Originally from Wolverhampton in the West Midlands of England, Cheryl has worked as a teacher in nursery and special education and Trevor in computers. They both had a keen interest in missionary work which led to them training at Moorlands College for 3 years before working as missionaries in the city of Kobe from 1987.

Trevor & Cheryl Howard

On returning to England in 1990 they became aware of increasing numbers of Japanese people living in the UK and saw the potential for a ministry among them. With some knowledge of the Japanese language and culture they began working with the Japanese community in the Manchester area by providing support for Japanese children in English schools. They also started an English Bible class for Japanese housewives at their home in Stockport. Since then the ministry has developed in different ways to meet the changing needs of the Japanese community.

Registered Charity

AJCM is a non-profit making organisation, which was registered as a charitable trust in the UK in 1992. The trust is managed by a group of Trustees and it is supported financially by donations from individuals and churches in Japan and the UK who are sympathetic with our aims.

AJCM Trustees

Graham & Judith Crofts (Back)

Anne Tapp & Frances Roberts

If you would like to know more about AJCM or would like Trevor & Cheryl to visit your church to speak abut the ministry please contact us by using the information contained in our Contacts & Links page.