love relationship with God

Effective ministry flows from our relationship with God—from the inside out. After 10-15 years in ministry, leaders can begin to lose their connection to the Lord—relying more on their strengths and experience. This brings trouble and weakens the impact of their ministry.  In contrast, leaders who continue to deepen their love of God are transformed and can bring powerful change to their sphere of influence.

  • Leadership 101: Cultivate a deep walk with God | Joe Handley

    "We have one thing that is most pivotal in leadership and that is our walk with God."

    A3 president Joe Handley was asked what’s most important in leadership… See his thoughts here...

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    GRADUATE TESTIMONIAL FROM A3/PHILIPPINES

    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

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    Viewing A3 Alumni Survey Results

    "This is to my Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples."

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    ALL IN with God

    One of our core values is so crucial to life and ministry… We call it All in with God As I’ve been reflecting on this meaning, it struck me how often scripture references this preposition in relation to our

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    in·teg·ri·ty

    noun

    1. the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; moral uprightness.
      "he is known to be a
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    Connections are a Hallmark of A3

    Leaders need connections. A3 fosters an environment to encourage leaders to make significant, life-altering connections.

    This is

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  • Herman Moldez

    by H.A. Moldez, National Director of A2/Philippines 

    “Your people will rebuild the ancient ruined and will raise up the age-old foundations; you will be called Repairers of Broken Walls, Restorer of Streets and Dwellings.”
    — Isaiah

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  • Screen Shot 2020 10 01 at 2.44.57 PM 640pxA2 Goes on a Digital Spiritual Retreat

    A few weeks ago, Asian Access held our annual fall national directors gathering virtually due to travel restrictions from COVID-19. While not ideal for us, it was such a rich time of fellowship given the limitations of

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  • birdbath mark timberlake GvZnX8p4HF8 unsplashMy favourite place in my house is in our lounge room looking out of a bay window into our garden. One day, I felt a strange prompt; this garden needs a bird bath. So I purchased a bird bath and placed it in the garden. To my surprise, it wasn’t long before the local birds

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  • love jez timms bwtgal6MJLM unsplash 700pxDelight yourself also in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart. — Psalm 37:4

    But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. — Matthew 6:33

    Masako and I are praying for you today! More than

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  • worship man 600pxA2 emphasizes cultivating a love relationship with Christ

    We invited Asian Access board member Kärin Primuth to attend our A2 national directors' gathering to share devotions for the week. Afterward, we sat down with Kärin to get some impressions of her time with leaders from 16 A2 countries. Here is another

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  • joe handley interviewing terry looperRecently, I was able to interview Terry Looper about his new book SacredPace being released today on February 26. It’s a book laying out several great principles that align with our core focus at Asian Access. I know you’ll enjoy the book. You can learn

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  • image009By Guest Contributor: Jerry Hardy 

    As all of you know, I am not the smartest one in the room (unless I am alone) or the sharpest knife in the drawer.  Usually, the Lord has to hit me a couple of times to get my attention.  Well, He did this morning. I was reading in A. W.

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    Hear how A3 impacted an alumnus from a high-security country... 

  • herman and billygraham sqAs a leader called by God, what will be my greatest ambition? In what way will I truly please my Master? All leaders work to reach a place of success in their work for God. There is something hypnotising to be on top to receive recognition and reward. It makes one feel good to be on a place applauded by people in

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  • fish out of the water free 500pxTen years ago, Pastor Paul started a church, and for the past three of those ten, he’s been part of Asian Access in a South Asian country. He’s now planted eight churches from that first church plant but he learned something profound the last few years that will impact his ministry for

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  • Edmund Chan's Message #1

    Edmund Chan speaking at A2 Global Leaders' Summit 2018"The most important reality we live in is the unseen world. Ultimate reality is the Kingdom of God." – Pastor Edmund

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  • Pastor Rajiv

    Prior to joining A3, Pastor Rajiv was “on a journey of big.”

  • Joe and MikeA Penetrating Question

    Not long ago I had the privilege of taking part in the Leader Development Consultation. Asian Access was one of the co-sponsoring organizations and it was a joy being there with so many global leader development specialists. Many were there from Asian Access teaching and

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  • Shopping in JapanLiving in Japan brings all sorts of new life experiences for me. Stateside I focus mostly on ministry and family but here in Tokyo, Silk and I share house duties more because she is teaching and we live in a world that requires us

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  • joe with nakamura senseiPastor Chittry (not his real name) shared at Asian Access/Japan National Conference this week. He shared many amazing stories of the impact of Asian Access in his country. Even though I’ve heard these stories countless times, they continue to inspire me. God has been at

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    A3 utilizes an interwoven curriculum that focuses on fourteen strategic areas of leadership and church health. These strategic areas are covered in a variety of ways depending on the needs and situation of the participants and on the availability of

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  • samuel cb headshot 2016We need leaders today about whom we say, “They were lost in God!” - C.B. Samuel

    A few weeks ago, Asian

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  • ND gathering 2015 web 500At Asian Access, we have been affirmed for our ability to identify leaders who are right for our program. We’ve had numerous requests to share what we believe we have learned. So with humility, let me offer a few thoughts on our approach. The Asian Access approach is rooted in a core value: a

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  • all in 500x221A3 recently reviewed our values as a mission. What a fascinating journey and valuable learning experience it was! We spent hours in dialog throughout the movement at every level: volunteers, staff, alumni, faculty, board and reference council. It was nothing short of amazing to see things come together. As we honed the various

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    A3.business ministry to marketplace leaders in Seoul, South Korea...

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    Dear A3 Community: I am a graduate in my country. This is just to express my heartfelt thanks and appreciations for your ministry in A3...

  • JaynaRobcont.thumAsian Access/Japan was blessed by Robert and Jayna Gallagherfrom Wheaton for our May Spring Retreat. They walked us through the rhythms of rest in Christ which was perfect for us activist mission types. One of our deepest values at Asian Access is “Living in a Love Relationship with God” and Robert and Jayna helped us

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    I asked the leader of A3 in a restricted-access country, “What attracted you to A3?"

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    What do we want to see as the result of our work in the life and ministry of each leader?

    A3 seeks the following outcomes of our work in the life and ministry of every participant.  We feel we're successful when the leader

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  • Kavanah is the Jewish term for being intentionally attentive to God's presence in every aspect of living. For example, I always invite God to get on the bicycle with me when I go for a ride. I often sense his presence on the bike. I dialogue with him processing events as I drive in the car-and he often interjects comments or directives. We are not all gifted the same way. However, every believer has the Holy Spirit and can communicate with-and receive whispers from-the God

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  • David Dayalan, National Director of Asian Access/IndiaThese last few days I’ve had the privilege of sitting with fellow pastors in Asia preparing for an important gathering coming up in March for our ministry. It was an invigorating experience because we spent a good deal

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