
WITH DR. CHITTRY

Nepal (MNN) — Seventeen U.S. citizens and one citizen from India were detained in Nepal in early February. The accusation? Attempting to convert people to Christianity. The group was in Nepal with 15-day tourist visas and participated in a construction project on a local church. Authorities confiscated their documents for further investigation of the allegations.

Nepal (MNN) — A 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck China’s Tibet region last Tuesday, January 7. At least 126 people died and more than 47,000 have had to relocate in the midst of below-freezing temperatures.

Happy New Year, friends! I'm excited about 2025. I hope you are.

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.

The Fourth Lausanne Congress in Incheon, South Korea, was a transformative gathering for the global evangelical church. Drawing over 5,000 participants from 202 nations, this monumental event embodied a shared commitment to the Great Commission and inspired fresh vision for global mission. From the vibrant hospitality of the Korean hosts to the dynamic conversations among leaders, Lausanne 4 was a celebration of unity, collaboration, and the power of the gospel.



Japan (MNN) — It has been one month since the Fourth Lausanne Congress concluded in South Korea, bringing together 5,000 Christian leaders from all over the world.



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