Pastor Yoh Shirato

Japanese Ministries

Dr. Yoh Shirato was born and raised in Tokyo, Japan, until the age of 15. He moved to Guam and accepted Jesus Christ as his Savior through the ministry of Harvest Christian Academy. After graduating, he pursued multiple degrees, which include a Masters of Divinity and Doctorate in Theology from Bob Jones University and Seminary. He was able to gain ministry experience while pursuing his degrees. Afterwards he served as an Assistant Pastor at Asian Baptist Community Church in Singapore and a theology professor at their seminary. When the seminary closed, he followed the Lord’s leading in the opportunity to move to Harvest and help as the Bible Institute in its transition to become a Bible College.  He married Mikuni in 2020 and enjoys martial arts, spearfishing, and downhill skiing.