When Pastor Meng looks back on his 23 years with A3, one word consistently rises to the surface: relationships. In a nation still marked by the scars of the Khmer Rouge era—when people were taught not to trust even their neighbors—relationships have become the lifeline of the church.
Since 2002, nearly 200 Cambodian pastors have graduated from A3’s leadership development program. These alumni now serve as senior pastors and influential leaders across denominations, modeling unity in a culture often divided. Out of this network, the School of Discipleship (SOD) was born, which today trains about 90 emerging leaders each year. Each commits to plant at least one church, resulting in as many as 90 new congregations annually across the country.
For Meng, A3 is more than a ministry—it is family. “Even though A3 does not pay me, I serve because A3 has been such a blessing,” he says. That blessing has multiplied beyond Cambodia, as Meng now teaches leadership foundations in Indonesia, Vietnam, Myanmar, and Nepal.
“Even though A3 does not pay me, I serve because A3 has been such a blessing,”
At the heart of his teaching are lessons on trust, unity, and intergenerational leadership. He reminds younger and older leaders alike that Jesus led through relationships—listening to people’s stories, meeting needs, and walking with them. “We cannot succeed in ministry without relationships,” he explains.
As A3 looks ahead to generational transitions in leadership across Asia, Meng’s story reminds us of the movement’s true DNA: a community of leaders who love one another, walk together in unity, and keep Christ at the center.
Rev. Joseph W. Handley, Jr., Ph.D.
President
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