Simon Cozens

Simon has been a member of St Aldate's church in Oxford since 1996, when he came up to Oxford to study Japanese. After graduating, he continued working in Oxford, serving in St Aldate's as a children's church helper and a pastorate leader.

In 2003, he became challenged about the state of the church in Japan, and went on a short term mission with WEC International to Shiga Prefecture, in the west of Japan, near the second city of Kyoto. During that time, God confirmed his calling to full-time mission work in Japan, and he enrolled at All Nations Christian College for a two year degree course.

While there he developed a passion for leadership development and teaching, and an interest in new and culturally-appropriate expressions of church. He also developed links with the Japanese church in London and other outreach to expatriate Japanese.

Simon joined WEC after completing Bible college, and came to Japan in April 2007. He is now based in Nagahama church, preaching in English and in Japanese, leading an English congregation, giving seminars and teaching on leadership, and continuing language study. From May 2008, he will be starting a new church group in nearby Maibara city.

Last updated: 2008-03-12

You can contact Simon at simon@simon-cozens.org