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Civil war, an earthquake and now severe flooding challenge much of Myanmar today. 

Myanmar (MNN) — There are disasters, and then there are disasters on top of disasters that call for deeper compassion.

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What happens when there’s every reason on earth for differences among Christians, and yet there’s love?

Indonesia (MNN) — In today’s world, the beauty of diversity is often marred by divisions. But what happens when there’s every reason on earth for differences among Christians, and yet there’s love? People pay attention. 

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Featured photo of protesters rallying against the military coup in Yangon, Myanmar, Feb. 9, 2021. (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons)

As global leaders call for the expansion of Myanmar’s current temporary ceasefire, Joe Handley reminds MNN listeners that hope lies deeper still. 

Myanmar (MNN) – Four years after a coup ousted elected leadership in Myanmar, a loose coalition of armed ethnic groups continues to gain ground against the military junta in power. Joe Handley with A3 says tensions in the country remain high, as violence continues and civilians find themselves caught in the crossfire. 

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A Voice from the Philippines on Leadership

BY KELSIE SALARDA, GUEST WRITER

In many parts of the world, women in leadership have often been the exception rather than the norm. But there are places that defy the norm—places where women have long been influencing the direction of society, business, and even faith. The Philippines, for example, is a country that has seen women rise to some of its highest offices. With two female presidents in its history and a strong presence of women in executive leadership today, the country demonstrates a unique openness toward female leaders.

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“You guys are different!”
— HOTEL MANAGER

Earlier this month, A3 held its annual global leaders' summit at a hotel in Indonesia. Seeing the hotel staff there reminded me of a story I recently heard during our latest Ministry Leadership Team meeting in Bangkok.

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New Voices Join A3's Council of Reference

“The future is as bright as the promises of God.”
— ADONIRAM JUDSON

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A US-based ministry learns to empower, not dominate

Bruce's gently provacative thoughts
March 24, 2025

GUEST POST BY BRUCE BARRON 

As global Christianity’s center of gravity shifts to the Majority World, how can we best invest Minority World financial resources and expertise while empowering indigenous development of churches and movements suitable for the local context?

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Header photo from Myanmar courtesy of Guilherme Romano via Unsplash.

“People [are] helping — but the need and the help, it’s like an elephant and sesame seed.” 

Myanmar (MNN) — Hope of finding earthquake survivors is ending in Myanmar, now eleven days after a 7.7-magnitude earthquake. The death toll has surpassed 3,560 people.

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Header image depicts cracks formed in roads in Naypyidaw after the 2025 Myanmar earthquake. (Wikimedia Commons)

Myanmar’s military declares a temporary truce in the country’s civil war to facilitate relief efforts.

Myanmar (MNN) — Myanmar’s military declares a temporary truce in the country’s civil war to facilitate relief efforts as the death toll from the March 28 earthquake climbs above 3,000.

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Stewardship is more than a financial commitment.

International (MNN) — Jeff Mallory with A3 says conversations about generosity should extend beyond finances. The call of believers is to hold all God-given resources loosely and seek His direction in stewarding them.

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Indian Navy official loading INS Satpura & INS Savitri are carrying 40 tonnes of humanitarian aid, heading for the port of Yangon. (Photo by Government of India – https://x.com/DrSJaishankar/status/1905922454863716544/photo/3, GODL-India, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=162955676)

Conflict in Myanmar seems to run deeper than an earthquake.

Myanmar (MNN) — The civil war in Myanmar runs deep. Even the 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck on March 28 hasn’t stopped the military junta from bombing villages.

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Throughout Scripture, we see Jesus cherishing women’s gifts, caring for their needs, and speaking to their hearts.

International (MNN) — Jesus values women. Throughout Scripture, we see him cherishing their gifts, caring for their needs, and speaking to their hearts.

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