Joey and Ai Millard
Helping People in Japan Know and Follow Jesus
We’re Joey and Ai Millard. Together with our five children, we live and serve in Ishinomaki in northern Japan.
Joey has served as a missionary in Japan since 2005. We met in Tokyo in 2007, married in 2008, and moved to Ishinomaki in 2013, two years after the devastating earthquake and tsunami.
Our Ministry
Our heart is to help people encounter Jesus, grow through God’s Word, and become disciples who can help others follow Him.
We serve through Be One Church Ishinomaki, where we are involved in preaching and teaching, youth ministry, Bible studies, community outreach, camps, and leadership development.
Young people are an especially important part of our ministry. Through UNITE youth gatherings, camps, sports, meals, and time spent together, teenagers have a place to belong, ask honest questions, and learn what it means to follow Jesus.
Joey also helps lead and support Sunrise missionaries serving in Japan. He is passionate about strengthening ministry teams and helping missionaries grow in language, leadership, and long-term effectiveness.
Partner With Us
We could not continue this ministry without the people who pray for us, encourage us, and support us financially.
Your partnership helps us remain in Ishinomaki, disciple young people, teach the Bible, serve our community, and encourage other missionaries and ministry leaders.
Would you consider joining our ministry team through prayer or monthly financial support?
Support our ministry in Japan!
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