Leadership
Bishop
Reverend
Marvin Harada
Reverend Harada became BCA Bishop in 2020 as the world faced a remarkable moment in its history: "May we face this challenging time together and may it give us even greater resolve to dedicate ourselves to support our temples and the BCA, so that we can continue to share the Dharma in whatever medium or manner that we can."
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Prior to beginning his tenure as Bishop, Reverend Harada served as head minister of Orange County Buddhist Church for 33 years. He received degrees from the University of Oregon and Institute of Buddhist Studies before continuing his education in Japan at Chuo Bukkyo Gakuin Seminary and Ryukoku University (M.A., Shin Buddhist Studies).
Glenn Inanaga
President
With a strong commitment to community service, organizational leadership, and the continued growth of the Buddhist Churches of America (BCA), Glenn T. Inanaga serves as President of the BCA, headquartered in San Francisco and representing more than 53 temples and churches across the country.
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A lifelong member of the Orange County Buddhist Church (OCBC), Glenn has been actively involved in both his local church and the BCA since his youth. Over the years, he has taken on numerous leadership roles and contributed his knowledge and expertise to a wide range of organizational initiatives.
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Glenn has served as an OCBC board member since 2005 and has chaired the church’s Risk Management Committee since 2019. At the national level, he has served on the BCA Bylaws & Legal Committee since 2006, including nine years as committee chair. He has also served on the BCA Executive Committee since 2020.
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Through many years of dedicated service, Glenn has demonstrated a deep commitment to strengthening the BCA and its member churches. His leadership comes at an important time for the organization, as the BCA seeks to grow, expand its relevance, and carry the teachings of Buddhism forward to meet the needs of an evolving world.
Executive Committee
2026-2028
BCA is governed by its members, including lay and ministerial representatives from each temple and eight districts throughout the United States. The Executive Committee convenes the National Board semiannually and the National Council annually for legislative and oversight responsibilities.
Rev. Marvin Harada
Bishop
Glenn Inanaga
President
Rev. Henry Adams
Ministers Association Chair
Darlene Bagshaw
President Elect
Bradley Menda
Vice President
Jeffery Matsuoka
Vice President
John Arima
Treasurer
Arleen Miya
Secretary
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BCA Staff
Rev. Marvin Harada
Bishop
Rev. Michael Endo
Executive Assistant to the Bishop
Gayle Noguchi
Executive Director
Gregg Sera
Accounting Assistant
Kevin Arakaki
Controller
Angela Bartolacci
Executive Coordinator
Robert Matsueda
Facilities Manager
Pamela Matsuoka
Assistant Facilities Manager
Rev. Jerry Hirano
Director, Center for Buddhist Education
Judy Kono
Center for Buddhist Education Program Coordinator
Koichi Mizushima
Ministers' BCA Group Benefits Coordinator
Madelyn Tanabe
Digital Content Assistant
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Rev. Jerry Hirano
Director
Judy Kono
Program Assistant
Koichi Mizushima
Youth Coordinator & Program Assistant
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BCA Endowment Foundation
BCA Endowment Foundation manages endowments, temple investment accounts, and provides fundraising support for BCA and the Institute of Buddhist Studies.
Charles Ozaki
President
Hideaki Mizuno
Executive Director
Michiko Inanaga
Director of Development
Hitomi Kuwahara
Development Associate
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