On January 16–19, 30 handpicked leaders attended an orientation session co-sponsored by the Philippine Council of Evangelical Churches (PCEC) and the Philippines for Jesus movement (PFJ). Between them, PCEC and PFJ represent 55,000 of the more than 68,000 Protestant churches now active in the Philippines. They include churches from more than 75 different denominations. Read more... |
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 What does the phrase ‘Jubilee in Jakarta’ bring to mind? Certainly, a celebration…probably one in Indonesia. You’d be right on both counts. A3, a ministry dedicated to leadership development and church planting in Asia, is marking what God has done with the initial vision of empowering pastors in Japan 50 years ago. Read more... |
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 What a joy it was for me to participate with Bishop Efraim Tendero at the World Evangelical Alliance gathering of Associate Members to brainstorm the future of the movement. I was so inspired by Bishop Ef’s style of leadership: so humble, so gracious, so serving. ... I was impressed. Read more... |
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 You may have already noticed but since the beginning of the year it seems like there has been an explosion of reports about persecution and violence related to religious issues in the world. It’s something I predicted would be happening the last few years as I watched the various country elections surge with nationalistic fervor. Read more... |
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 Recently, we had the opportunity to meet with an A3 graduate who has seen God use his Asia Access experience to prepare him for his new ministry. Prasanna Vuppula (who goes by Pras) is based in Hyderabad, Telangana, in south-central India. A long-time pastor, he realized several years ago that while on the outside his ministry looked good, inside, he was struggling spiritually. Read more... |
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 "I was like a tree without roots and on the verge of burning out. Life and ministry felt like a desert until Pastor Richard Brohier shared with us about having deep roots. I thank God for Pastor Richard and for A3. You have brought new life to me and to my ministry." Read more... |
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 I am directionally challenged. If I tell my wife while driving to ‘turn right,' I really mean left. I am not the most reliable navigator. At times I find that I can be 'directionally challenged' in my walk of faith and ministry path as well and must intentionally put the Lord before me, as my compass and stabilizer. When I do that, I experience resiliency even in times of crisis. Read more...
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 The countdown began, and A3's Jubilee in Jakarta was underway. It was a spectacular beginning with the crowd counting down to the opening session… 10, 9, 8, 7… The international or multi-cultural worship team led by Ian Nagata (lovingly called "Ian and the Multi-Nationals") from Evergreen Church – San Gabriel Valley led us in worship. Read more...
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 I want to thank you for your faithful support. It's because of your prayers, the investment of your time and energy, and through your financial support, that you helped lay a solid foundation for A3. God is using the fruit of His work through you to bear even greater fruit and we recognize the multitude of blessings that have come from your love. Read more...
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 "It's time to hear the voices. The voices have actually been with us for years—brothers and sisters whom God has raised up to lead His Church and spread His Gospel in their home countries. Men and women of faith, courage, and vision. They have lived much, seen much, done much, learned much. And they have much to share." Read more...
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 A3 | 50th Anniversary
Celebrating 50 years of ministry across Asia
You can access all kinds of information on our anniversary here: https://www.asianaccess.org/a250
- Joe Handley's reflections on each day
- Ajith Fernando's keynote devotions from each day (video)
- Mission Network News articles on A3
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