John Edward Church (10 August 1899 - 29 September 1989), commonly referred to as Joe Church was a British missionary who served with Church Mission Society (CMS).
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Joe Church served primarily in Rwanda and Uganda.
He left England in 1927 and served as a missionary for 44 years, alternating between medical and evangelistic missions.
He is widely known for playing a key role in the East African Revival.
Additionally he served as a doctor in Rwanda for over a decade and constructed hospitals and a church.
He has been recognized for his work by governments in East Africa and Europe.