By CHINZORIG “Chinzo” JIGJIDSUREN
When I think about what A3 has meant for Mongolia, three words come to mind: community, relationships, and entrepreneurial spirit. These are not just ideas; they are lived realities that have shaped our ministry and the church in my nation.
The Gift of Community
Leaders often face isolation. Because of our position or authority, it is difficult to find safe spaces where we can truly be ourselves without fear of being misunderstood.
A3 has given Mongolian pastors such a community—a place where we can be honest, share struggles, and learn together in an environment of trust.
In our cohorts, pastors don’t just finish a program and move on. We bond for life. Even years later, you’ll see alumni proudly gathering, taking photos as “A3 cohort 8” or “A3 alumni 2015.” That sense of belonging continues to fuel partnership and encouragement. Pastors visit one another’s homes, churches, share pulpits, and serve side by side. It’s more than networking—it’s the body of Christ, organic in essence and in action.
The Power of Relationships
In Mongolia, as in much of Asia, relationships carry more weight than titles or institutions. People tend to be more loyal to a trusted friend than to a church, denomination, or ministry. This dynamic brings its own challenges, but it also creates profound opportunities. When we nurture strong, healthy relationships, they become the most fertile environment for evangelism, discipleship, and church growth.
Rather than relying on arguments or debates—which are more appealing to a Western mindset—we focus on establishing, building, and nurturing relationships that prepare the way for Jesus to enter people’s lives. When trust is built, the gospel naturally takes root. This relational approach has been central to the rapid multiplication of the church in Mongolia. A3 has helped us lean into this truth, encouraging us to invest deeply in people, not merely in programs.
The Entrepreneurial Spirit of Mongolia 
Mongolians are nomads at heart. Our leadership style is less like a rigid train or a structured car—it is like a horse: free-spirited, adaptable, and unbound by tracks. The nomadic mindset is not constrained by any fixed framework but instead finds ways to make things work in its own context while remaining loyal to Scripture. This entrepreneurial spirit has been vital in responding to the rapid changes of our world.
I often remind leaders that if we remain stuck in conventional ways of doing things, we will fall behind. True leadership today demands agility—thinking fast, moving fast, and adapting to complexity with wisdom and courage.
In Mongolia, this spirit is expressed through diverse approaches to church. Just as a ger (yurt) can be quickly taken down, moved, and set up anywhere depending on the seasons and needs, that same creativity allows us to plant churches in movie theaters, hotels, conference rooms, homes, or even on the open steppe—ranging from organized structures to organic fellowships and even nomadic churches.
This is why I once told Joe Handley, “You need to rethink what church is.” For us, church is not confined to a building, a program, or a liturgy—it is a community on the move, just as our ancestors once were. That vision has fueled bold goals for evangelism and mission, and by God’s grace, we are seeing them fulfilled.
Redeeming Roads
Mongolians carry a unique passion. We often speak of “redeeming the roads once stained by Genghis Khan.” Our ancestors spread fear and destruction along those ancient roads across Asia and beyond. Today, we dream of those same paths being redeemed by the gospel of Christ—sending out Mongolian believers to the rest of Asia, Europe, and even North America.
This vision unites our warrior heritage with the relational and entrepreneurial DNA God has placed within us. A3 has been a key partner in nurturing this calling, helping us raise leaders who are bold, innovative, and deeply rooted in community.
Conclusion
The impact of A3 in Mongolia cannot be measured simply in numbers. It is seen in the deep friendships among pastors, in the relational evangelism that leads families to Christ, and in the creative ways churches are planted and multiplied.
We are a people on the move—rooted in community, strengthened by relationships, and propelled by an entrepreneurial spirit. And with A3 walking alongside us, we believe God will continue to use Mongolia to bless the nations.
Chinzo Jigjidsuren
National Director, A3/Mongolia
CHINZORIG "CHINZO" JIGJIDSUREN has served as the National Director of A3/Mongolia for more than 25 years, investing deeply in the growth of the Mongolian Church. Since 1995, he has also been the Overseer of Immanuel Assembly in Ulaanbaatar. Passionate about fostering organic Kingdom movements, “Chinzo” draws on extensive experience in nonprofit leadership, church consulting, pastoral counseling, Christian theology, and leader development. He holds degrees from the Health Science University of Mongolia.
Image credits:
- Header photo of people's hands on tree by Shane Rounce on Unsplash.
- Inset photo of horse and bird courtesy of Fadhil Abhimantra on Unsplash
