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As world order changes, it needs a different kind of leadership

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The World Economic Forum this week will have global ripple effects.

International (MNN) — Nearly 3,000 world leaders and representatives in politics, business, academia, and civil society have gathered in Europe for the World Economic Forum (WEF) this week.

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Looking Ahead to 2026 + A Big Announcement

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CEO Joe Handley on what's coming up for A3 this year

Looking ahead to 2026, I am super thrilled with all that God has on the horizon for A3.

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2025 Recap: A Year of Multiplication

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A3 Ministry Highlights from 2025

As 2025 draws to a close, I’ve found myself returning again and again to one word: MULTIPLICATION.

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Leadership Renewal: Fresh Currents Flowing Through the A3 Movement

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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.

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A3 holds one of the most diverse gatherings in its history!

A3 community gathers at Lausanne 4 congress in Seoul

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40 Days of Fasting Prayer for Japan set to launch Sept 29, 2024

There's Still Time to Sign Up! 

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Servant Leader Newsletter
September 2024

by Andrew Ichimura 

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Alumnus brings A3 experience from Korea to his home country of Ecuador

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Why Marcelo wants Latin America to experience A3

quote leftHELLO, MY NAME IS MARCELO.

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Highlights from first A3.business orientation in Quito

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Hear from Dave on his impressions...

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And a highlight of this weekend besides the chocolate factory, which was fantastic, and learning what a mochaccino is, was the... just the earnestness and interest in all of the participants in wanting to know how they can be more transformational in their sphere of influence in their workplace.

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A3's first orientation launches in Latin America

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Why Marcelo is very excited and very happy...

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I'm from Ecuador, and now we are here in the capital Quito with the global team of A3.

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Wrapping up 2023, Heading into 2024

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Growing Optimism

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.

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JCE7: Japan Congress on Evangelism and Paradigm Shift in Mission

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Servant Leader Newsletter
October 2023

by Andrew Ichimura 

JCE7 (Japan Congress on Evangelism) in September 2023 and “Paradigm Shift in Mission” 

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Aging Japanese businesses and churches seek successors

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Japan (MNN) – A declining, aging population in Japan means both businesses and churches need guidance through the transition of leadership.

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25 Marketplace Leaders Explore Launching A3 in Their Countries

Leaders from Nine Countries Experience a Momentous A3.business Orientation in Singapore

God is on the move! He is raising kingdom-minded business leaders all over the world for such a time as this. A3.business is a piece of the giant jigsaw puzzle God is using. A3 nurtures intentional learning communities of kingdom leaders in the marketplace to equip them for transforming their cities and nations. Coming out of a two-year pause during the pandemic, leaders in several countries were eager to explore launching an A3.business cohort.

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The Most Beautiful Baton Passes One Could Ever Hope For

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How the collaboration and friendships amongst the CEOs of A3 have turned succession-planning theory on its head

FEATURE ARTICLE BY NOEL BECCHETTI

“I’m amazed at the relationships you have with your predecessors, Joe.”

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A3.business

Three questions from A3.business...

1. Have you seen this new logo?

A3.business

2. Have you visited this new website?

  • https://a3.business

3. Have you read these articles? ...

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Russia-Ukraine war divides Central Asia

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Central Asia (MNN) — The Russian invasion of Ukraine has deeply impacted Central Asia.

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Lessons on Brokenness & Business

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Reflecting on the Ten Years since Japan's Triple Disaster

By Sue Plumb Takamoto

PART 2

In Part 1: "Looking Back on Ten Years: Finding Beauty in Brokenness", I highlighted the unimaginable damage and challenging aftermath from Japan’s March 11, 2011 Triple Disaster—a 9.0 earthquake that triggered a tsunami and caused a nuclear power plant meltdown.

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Looking Back on Ten Years: Finding Beauty in Brokenness

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Reflections on the 10-Year Remembrance of Japan’s Triple Disaster

By Sue Plumb Takamoto

PART 1

There is beauty in brokenness. This is a message that we all need to hear right now.

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A3 goes digital to keep advancing

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What a year this has been!  As most of us look back on 2020, I’m sure it’s been challenging—whether it’s the impact of COVID-19, the economic collapse or the ongoing polarization in our society and world. It often feels crazy to me. One of the silver linings in the dark clouds of this year for us at A3 though is the blessing of going digital. I’m sure you’ve heard of our Digital Platform project and the corresponding matching gift by now. Through your participation, we’ve been able to start three new countries in what we are calling a soft launch. In one of those countries, we are starting both our pastor and business cohorts simultaneously... 

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Jay Kumar: pastor, entrepreneur, strategic leadership trainer

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Here’s the story of Jay Kumar—a pastor, entrepreneur, and strategic leadership trainer from Chennai, India...

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Are you ready for a great opportunity to learn?

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I wanted to let you know of a tremendous opportunity from Christian Leadership Alliance! A3 has been a member of Christian Leadership Alliance (CLA) for a long time. CLA is using my A3.business interview with Terry Looper for a Special Event Presentation of their Outcomes Global Digital Experience. And they're offering a great deal of $25 to attend their online conference. This is from Tami Heim, who is President & CEO of Christian Leadership Alliance...

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  1. Happy New Year 2020
  2. Discipleship ROI
  3. Terry Looper on our Heart's Desire & Liberating Souls
  4. Terry Looper on Loving God & Making Disciples
  5. God's Tapestry

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