John and Kyoko Clendinnen
John grew up in New York as an unhappy pagan until Jesus completely changed his life at the age of 19. After graduating from Penn State, he served 5 years as a U.S. Naval Officer, and in 1991 he became a missionary with Cru High School, serving 12 years before moving to Japan in 2004. Kyoko grew up on the west side of Hiroshima. She became the first in her family to believe in Jesus, in Sydney, Australia at the age of 24. While working in translation and kitchen design, and serving faithfully at her church, the Lord called her to missions.
She and John met, were married in Hiroshima, and now have 3 active boys, JJ (Josiah), Micah and Andrew. After ministering in Tokyo for 9 years, John and Kyoko relocated their family in 2014 in fulfillment of a 17-year dream to LOVE Hiroshima! by proclaiming Jesus in the City of Peace! They serve on the Leadership Team of ABC, and as the Pioneers Hiroshima Team Leaders.