Josh and Erin McCoin
Staff Members
Josh and Erin McCoin were born and raised in Kentucky and met while studying at Campbellsville University. In 2014 through interactions with international students on campus and the revelation of Japan’s need for Christ, they began to feel called as missionaries to Japan. After marrying in 2016 and graduating in 2016 and 2017 they began to pursue their calling and in 2019 were approved as missionary associates in Japan.
They served for two years at an International Church in Tsukuba with their children, youth, media, and worship ministries. They spent a year back in America where they gave birth to their wonderful little girl, Hikari. After returning to Japan, they served at an international church in Tokyo with their worship, media, and young adult ministries and are now serving as staff with Chi Alpha Japan.
Favorite Foods:
Josh: Chicken Alfredo, Sushi, Kakigori
Erin: Pizza, Katsudon, Yaki Imo
Hikari: Cheese or mikans that mom or dad are eating
Hobbies:
Josh: Video and Board Games, Building Gunpla, Playing music when my neighbors aren’t home
Erin: Exploring, Drinking Coffee, and watching new TV shows
Hikari: Dancing and looking at lights
Favorite Animals:
Josh: Penguins, Seals, Walruses, Sea Lions, etc.
Erin: Cows
Hikari: Brown Bears drawn by Eric Carle
Favorite Verses:
Josh: Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.
Erin: Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
Hikari: Genesis 1:3 And God said, “光あれ (Let there be light=hikari)” and there was light.
