About
Origin of the name
Since this is a gathering of IDF members and Christians related to them, it is named after the centurion Cornelio (Cornelious) who appears in the Acts of the Apostles.
Purpose of establishment
This Group was established for the purpose of helping Self-Defense Forces members and Christians related to them study the Bible together, deepen their faith and fellowship in Christ, and contribute to the accomplishment of their respective missions.
About admission
If you are a Christian or a seeking CDF member or family member and would like to become a member, Contact This is the link for e-mail.
No membership fee is required.
Usual Activities
Active duty SDF, alumni, and clergy members meet regularly online for Bible study and time to share their individual testimonies.
History of Cornelius Group (The detail ishere)）
The start of Cornelius Group
| Year & Month | Contents | Related personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Aug, 1922 | Takeo Matsumoto (Army soldier) and Nakakazu Toshioka, met at 145 Kashiwagi, Yodobashi-cho, Toyotama-gun, Tokyo, Japan, in the direction of Toshioka, for a good understanding of Christianity to be given within the Army, prayed for each other. Since then, they have met once a month under the name “Cornelius Group". "The Cornelius Comm" was started the publication | |
| Dec, 1923 | Published No. 1 - No. 89 | Publisher : Chuwa Toshioka Editor : Takeo Matsumoto |
| 1926 | Changed the name of bulletin to "Cornelio". From No.90 - | |
| 1941 | It lasted until July for a total of 112 issues, for World War II Mr. Toshioka is recalled and the publication is discontinued. "After Cornelio" was started to be published. | |
| Dec, 1957 | "Self-Defense Force Officer's Christian Meeting" established. | |
| 23rd, May, 1959 | "Self-Defense Force Officer's Christian Meeting (JOCU)" established. “After Cornelio” is used for the institutional journal. "After Cornelio" No.26 (1st, Jan, 1960) The institutional journal "Cornelio" started to be published. | Chairman: Yoshie Seiichi Sub-chairman: Takami Takeda (COL. JGSDF) Yoshiharu Shimizu (Commander, JMSDF) Shin Kuroda (COL, JASDF) (Ref : "Cornelius Group" No.79) |
| Apr, 1961 | The institutional journal "Cornelious Group" No.1 was published. | |
| 5th, Sep, 1970 | Issue No.1 was published. |
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