Leadership

Chris and Lindsey Carter serve as TICA’s lead pastors. Chris grew up in Alaska, and Lindsey grew up in southern California. They were both called to missions in their youth and have been missionaries with the Assemblies of God since 2005. They came to Japan as missionaries in 2011, and they became the lead pastors of TICA in 2014. They also serve as the Assemblies of God World Missions Field Coordinators for the Japan field. Chris and Lindsey both have degrees from Evangel University, and they both hold ministerial credentials with the Assemblies of God. Beyond Evangel, Chris also studied at The Assemblies of God Theological Seminary, Fuller Theological Seminary, and he holds a Ph.D. in New Testament Studies from the University of Aberdeen in Scotland. Chris has published many books and articles, and he is one of the founding editors of the Pentecostal Old and New Testament Commentary series. When they have free time, Chris enjoys astronomy and hiking, and Lindsey enjoys sewing. Chris and Lindsey have 3 children: Wesley, Adelaide, and Hudson. 

Raised in the home of two Assemblies of God pastors, Chelsea was immersed in ministry from a young age. At thirteen, she felt God break her heart for the Japanese people and compel her to give her own life sharing His good news with them. In following her calling, she has become an ordained Assemblies of God minister. Chelsea loves sharing the gospel message with the young hearts and minds of TICA as she continues to pursue fluency in the language. From games and crafts to Bible stories and mentoring, she is dedicated to serving the children of TICA. 

David and Lauren Perdan serve on the pastoral team at TICA. Before coming to Japan, David and Lauren were a part of various ministries in the United States including youth ministry, preaching, and Deaf ministry. In 2018, God called them to TICA and the vision to plant 20 churches. Today, they serve at TICA in various capacities including Cafe ministry, kids ministry, tech, and preaching. As they study in Japanese language school over the next year, they hope to start a Deaf ministry at TICA and help train new church planters. They are both graduates from the University of Valley Forge and hold ministry credentials with the Assemblies of God.