[Joe and Betty, whom he married after Rosabelle’s death]
Immediately after World War II a new wave of missionaries entered Japan. Among this flood of eager and enthusiastic ministers were Joe Cannon and his wife Rosabelle. Joe once described to me his decision to go to Japan in this way: “I believe Jesus wanted me to serve among the most unloved people I could find. And at that time, the most unloved people were the Japanese.” Joe, Rosabelle, and their family ministered in Japan for twenty-four years. They baptized thousands, planted fifteen churches, and strengthened countless followers of Jesus. Additionally, they played key roles in establishing Ibaraki Christian College, starting four kindergartens and launching four orphanages.
Who are the most unloved people where you live? What might God be calling you to do among them?
