In 1977 the Park Avenue congregation sent Dwight and Josephine Albright to Tokyo, Japan. Thus began their interest in and concentration on evangelism in Japan. The Albrights returned to Memphis in 1986, but continued to be liaison between Japan, the congregation, and those interested in Japan missions.
Robin and Cyndi Cannon were sent to Okinawa, Japan, in 1990 under oversight from the Park Avenue congregation. They continued their efforts there until 2001. Upon their return the congregation picked up oversight and support for Tracy and Anne Bezner who replaced the Cannons in Okinawa (2001-08).
While a student at Harding School of Theology, Masa Nonogaki and his wife Mari, worshiped and worked with the Park Avenue congregation. Upon his graduation and return to Japan, the congregation took on his support and oversight. Since returning in 1996 they have worked to establish a Japanese congregation in the Yokota suburb of Tokyo.
For further information on the Park Avenue congregations current workers, please see the links below:
Park Avenue and Missions
- 1 Masa & Mari Nonogaki – Tokyo, Japan
- 2 Marlin & Jean Ray – Tomobe, Japan
- 3 Other Missionaries in Japan
- 4 Articles Related to Japan
- 7 Former Park Ave Members on the Mission Field