Japan (MNN) -- It's not easy reaching the Japanese for Christ. According to A3, Japan has some of the toughest spiritual ground around. But that was before the triple disaster of 2011. Now, hearts have been softened and many are ready to hear the Good News of Jesus. In order to reach them, A3 is investing a half-million dollars...
International (MNN) — Wars and rumors of wars constantly circulate in the headlines. Whether it's the ISIS attacks in Jakarta or Syria using starvation as a weapon of war, Joe Handley of A3 says there's a common thread. "In the midst of that situation, everyone is looking for leadership." A3 helps leaders throughout Asia learn...
Here’s a question for you: Is there still a glass ceiling when it comes to women in leadership? Here in the US, our answer may be, “it’s being shattered.” Mary Jo Wilson, Vice President for Missional Engagement for A3, wants the same for women around the world. "I think it’s been difficult sometimes to capture those women and to find a place where we can engage...
Bangladesh (MNN) — Bangladesh is dealing with Islamic terrorists claiming the ISIS banner. Pastors and church leaders are seeing an upsurge in violence and threats. Noel Becchetti with A3 shared some of the ominous texts being reported: "'Make sure you eat your favorite foods over the next few days because we're going to kill you in...
Asia (MNN) -- Terrorists are striking fear around the world, but they're not stopping dedicated believers. By the year 2030, Christians in an Asian country hope to have sent out 20,000 indigenous missionaries. Joe Handley with A3, a ministry dedicated to raising up Christian leaders, says: "There is a sense, at least for many parts of Asia that the Gospel has been brought to them, and they owe a debt to God for bringing this hope to...
Nepal (MNN) -- It doesn’t look like there’s a solution to the disagreement between Nepal and India anywhere in sight. Noel Becchetti of A3 says India is still angry about Nepal’s new constitution and keeps blocking supplies. “As India is exercising their political will, they have the power unfortunately to basically starve these guys out,...
Nepal (MNN) -- Nepal is a country under siege. Noel Becchetti with A3 says India is angry because Nepal decided it wasn’t a Hindu nation. 'They’re unhappy with the fact that Nepal approved a secular constitution. You might recall: the radical element of that group basically is wanting to go back to what they called the 'Greater India,'" w...
Nepal (MNN) -- Writing your country's constitution is hard. Every word you write carries the direction of the nation. Nepal’s been having an especially tough time with it since starting this journey almost a decade ago. An A3 partner says the big question is secular vs Hindu nationalist law. Massive strikes have shut down parts of the constitution...
Japan (MNN) -- Speaking of global warfare, comments from Japan’s Prime Minister about WWII is stirring up controversy. Takeshi Takazawa of A3 says: "We know that the statement that 'we should no longer apologize' will be taken by Chinese government as quite negative, that we're not really taking the full responsibility of what we have do...
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