The Sakaguchi family moved from the US to Tokyo in 2014 with 4 young kids.

Seita grew up in Tokyo, and moved to the US to attend university. During that time, he met Christ and his life has never looked the same. God has given him a desire to see the Gospel reach people’s hearts and change their lives.

Emma was born and raised in South Africa before moving to the US. Her desire and joy to connect with people has been a conduit for God’s work, despite cultural and language differences.

As a family, their hope is for others to see the faith they have in Jesus Christ demonstrated in their daily life. To get a glimpse into their personal life, see instagram for the pictures that represent the love, growth, and laughter they enjoy together.

After much prayer, discussion, and encouragement, god led them in 2017 to start a new church in the community they live in. it’s a local japanese church that seeks to follow jesus in everyday life, and lead others to do the same.

It is called ‘toyosu community church’. it is purposefully small and local, with the desire to deepen relationships and gospel fluency through discipleship.

although this picture shows our section of Toyosu, Tokyo, Japan, including their apartment where they meet, the church is the people. they are so grateful for this community that they get to call family.

The mission of Toyosu Community Church is to multiply Gospel-saturated disciples of Jesus in Toyosu and beyond, who will faithfully join God in His mission to redeem all peoples for God's glory.

Their vision is to see a multiplication of faith-filled and loving communities throughout Toyosu. They desire to see the spiritual landscape of the city transformed as these communities engage the people, culture, and work around them with the gospel of Jesus Christ together.

U.S. home church: Redeeming Grace Church

affiliations: SOMA & Resound