
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.

Recently, I had the privilege of facilitating a session focused on generosity—but what unfolded was something much deeper. It became a sincere conversation about ownership, stewardship, and the quiet, often costly act of listening and obeying Jesus, even when it doesn’t make sense.

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?

WITH DR. CHITTRY

I recently came back from a 3-week trip for WIM—Women in Ministry. What a privilege to be part of the expanding work God is doing among these beautiful women in Bangladesh, India, and Cambodia! The Lord is definitely raising up the Esthers in these nations who will help to bring Spirit-led change in their churches and communities for the sake of His Kingdom!


Our top stories reflect the momentum as we have seen reasons for our 2023 name change fulfilled in 2024.
Joe Handley says that A3 has grown more in the last year than any other time during his 16+ year tenure. We've expanded to the edges of Asia into North Africa, the Middle East, Europe, and even the Americas. All the while, ministry continues throughout Asia. In fact, a tremendous discovery that A3 cohorts were operating in a country we thought was still on hiatus for security reasons.
Here are a few of our top stories from 2024 that highlight this momentum, listed in chronological order. We trust these articles will bring encouragement as we collectively remember His faithfulness through the past year.

Servant Leader Newsletter
September 2024
by Andrew Ichimura
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