John Edward Church (10 August 1899 - 29 September 1989),[1] commonly referred to as Joe Church, was a British missionary who served with Church Mission Society (CMS). Dr. 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.[2] 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.[1]