About the Chairperson and President from April 2024

April 2, 2024

The Board of Directors of Tokyo Christian Institute would like to announce changes regarding the appointment of the Board Chairperson and President concurrently from April 1, 2024, as previously announced on August 30, 2023. Due to various circumstances, the Board of Directors of Tokyo Christian Institute has approved the resignation of Chairperson Masaru Asaoka and elected Shinichi Hirohashi as the new Chairperson as of April 1, 2024.

In addition, Professor Yoichi Yamaguchi will assume the position of Acting President until a new President is appointed.

Former Board Chairperson Masaru Asaoka will continue to teach at Tokyo Christian University as an adjunct faculty member after April 2024.

We would appreciate your prayers for the smooth selection of a new president and for TCU's continued progress in university reform under the new structure starting in 2024 academic year. 

Profile of Shinichi Hirohashi, New Chairperson of the Board of Directors

Born in Tokyo in 1967.
After graduating from college in 1990, he entered Tokyo Christian Theological Seminary and graduated in 1993.
He served as KGK (Kirisutosha Gakusei Kai) staff, pastor of Kokubunjidai Christ Church, Oyumino Christ Church, and Sakura Ojidai Chapel of the Presbyterian Church of Japan. Currently, he belongs to the East Kanto Presbytery of the Presbyterian Church of Japan, and is the substitute pastor of Sakura Ojidai Chapel and Grace Center Church Sendai.
He was appointed as Director and Executive Director of Tokyo Christian Institute from 2021 representing the Presbyterian Church of Japan, and Acting Board Chairperson of Tokyo Christian Institute from January, 2024.