By APORNA SARKAR and LORI SNUGGS
Women in Ministry (WIM), A3
Across South Asia, women are rising with renewed courage, deeper intimacy with Christ, and fresh vision to serve. Through A3’s Women in Ministry (WIM) cohorts, women leaders in East and Southeast Asia are being formed in six vital areas: Spiritual Formation, Intimacy with Christ, Inner Healing, Life Journey with Spiritual Gifts, Leadership, and Missions.
By CAROL CHRISTOPHER
A3.Women In Ministry Participant in India
I'm Carol Christopher from Hyderabad, India.
My husband is an alumnus of A3. Each time he came home from A3 programs, he used to share with us the life transformation stories. Then I remember thinking, “Why don't we get this opportunity? Why only men?”
By RADY CHAN
A3.Women In Ministry Participant in Cambodia
Hello, my name is Rady. I am a part of A3.Women In Ministry in Cambodia.
WIM in Cambodia has helped me a lot, especially because here in Cambodia, 75 to 80% of the church congregation are women.
By THARA CHERIAN
A3.Women In Ministry Participant in India
I am Thara Cherian from North India. I was a part of our Women In Ministry batch from 2022 to 2023.
By APORNA SARKAR
A3.Women In Ministry Participant in Bangladesh
Shalom!
I praise God for this wonderful opportunity as I am sharing how A3 impacted and shaped my life and how it has helped me to discover the purpose of my life.
I am Selvi Rajiv, and I'm part of the Women In Ministry batch here in India.
As 2025 draws to a close, I’ve found myself returning again and again to one word: MULTIPLICATION.
By Joseph W. Handley
CEO, A3
Across Asia and beyond, a new current of leadership renewal is flowing. At our recent National Director’s Gathering, A3 leaders from several regions of the world came together to seek God’s direction for the next season of ministry. What emerged was a picture of the A3 movement as a living ecosystem: an estuary where streams of experience and new life converge to create something vibrant and generative.
BY JACKIE RO
Elaine Metcalf embarked on her final journey yesterday, arriving at the eternal home we all yearn for—a place of perfect peace and joy. She is now cradled in the everlasting arms of her beloved Lord and Savior. Praise be to God for His faithful promise of eternal life.
Before coming to A3, I was a leader in a liminal space—transitioning from what was to what is about to come. I felt anxious, doubtful, and undeserving of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. But the invitation I heard from God through our first quiet time during the A3 retreat at the Christian Development Centre in Tagaytay was:
Recently the long-awaited Nepal cohort for A3’s Women in Ministry (WIM) has finally launched. There has been so much excitement and anticipation for this launch. The women in the cohort were so thankful to have WIM start! They worshiped and laughed and cried together — and experienced many inner healings.
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.
International (MNN) — Jesus values women. Throughout Scripture, we see him cherishing their gifts, caring for their needs, and speaking to their hearts.
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!
"Come over to Macedonia and help us."
— Acts 16:9
Like the Apostle Paul’s call to Macedonia, A3 recently felt a nudge to work in Europe.
Heading into 2024 I’m more optimistic than I’ve been in years. We are post-pandemic, coming out of a remarkable year of progress for A3 (see Memorable Year and Family update). We thank God for his faithfulness in sustaining us.
Now, we are looking toward what God has in store for us in the coming year.
I’ve been home since Sunday, but find myself thinking often about my short time in Dhaka. It was such a blessing getting to know the women in the cohort. Two-and-a-half days wasn’t near enough time to connect with each person deeply, but I was able to greet each one and pass along your love and prayers.
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