Silk and I had the privilege this summer traveling together and we were in three different countries in South Asia. We had the honor of being invited to share in different churches in each country and Silk was deeply impacted by these experiences. Here’s a little of what she shared… “So it was really amazing in the first country...
This has been an extraordinary year in the life of the Church of Asia. Every day, we hear of political tensions, natural disasters and religious intolerance. But in the midst of disturbing news, the church of Jesus Christ is on the move. And you can help to move the spiritual needle in Japan! My predecessor Doug Birdsall recently reminded me of how the 2020 Vision for Japan came to be. Back in 1986, Doug was sensing the Lord might be...
Four years ago, the Fukushima 1st Nuclear Power Plant melted down due to the tsunami that hit Japan on 3.11.2011. It's a day I will never forget! I was near Nagano at the time for our annual staff retreat (where I'm heading later this week). The 9.1 earthquake triggered a disaster that is etched in my memory forever. The members of Fukushima First Bible Baptist Church went on a month-long journey around Japan because their church and homes were in the quarantine area. Some died during the tsunami as the lady who is pictured here. Others passed away on the one-month trek moving from one temporary housing to another. To this day, many are still unable to visit their homes and others are limited to going in during the day time, but not able to spend the night. Pastor Akira Sato told my colleague that he has given up hope for fully returning to his home...
Japan (MNN) -- If you keep up with worldwide Church trends, check this out. In Japan, few people are stepping into Church leadership roles. Churches have begun considering other possibilities. Gary Bauman of A3 explains: "We need new leaders coming in from outside because there is very definitely a Christian subculture in Japan. In many...
Cambodia (MNN) -- In Cambodia, streams of grace are replacing Pol Pot's killing fields. A3 is teaching believers like Meng Aun Hour how to share their faith. "Cambodia is really open for the Gospel of Jesus. We can go out and preach the Gospel, do church planting." As a result, Cambodians are coming to Christ in droves. One of them used...
Recently I met with a Japanese Christian leader to catch up on each other’s lives, to discuss the challenges of the spread of the gospel in this nation, and to dream a bit about how to build upon the many partnerships that have been developing between Christian groups in Japan. During our conversation, he surprised me with an unexpected comment: “The leaders of the church community in Japan need to come from outside the church community!”
“What do you mean?” I asked...
The new year is a natural time for deeper reflection setting ambitious goals. Here are some thoughts I've been mulling over. As the year began, I was reminded of something Nehemiah said when he was nearing completion of his building project, the wall around Jerusalem—clearly a work God had called him to. In chapter six, two men, who were feeling threatened by Nehemiah's success, requested he come to a meeting. But he saw through their invitation and instead replied, "I am about a great work and will not come down" (v. 3). My husband, Mike, and I...
At A3’s fall board retreat, Doug Birdsall shared the powerful story of how the 2020 Vision for Japan emerged. Listening to Doug share is always an inspiration! He spoke about how he was sensing the Lord might be calling him away from the mission of A3—but one night woke up and all he could see and hear was the phrase “Plant Churches… Plant Churches… Plant Churches…” over and over again!
Listening to A3 alumni in this country share how their ministry is doing...
Mary Jo Wilson shares why she is proud that A3 applies its four outcomes to women leaders...
You'll be surprised to hear the answer!
Noel Becchetti of A3 asked an A3 national church leader how he accounted for the phenomenal growth of the church in his country, where it's grown from a couple hundred leaders to now nearly 2 million in about 25 years. The leader gave two clear reasons that you would not have guessed.
Find out what they are...
Dear Friends of Japan, The next two days offer a very strategic opportunity as many of the top church planters in Japan are gathering together for a significant summit. They are praying about the future of the country and their vision to reach Japan for Christ. This is truly an historic opportunity so I would like to ask you to keep them in your prayers these next two days.
Here is the request I received this afternoon in California (Wednesday morning in Japan)...
From CEO Joe Handley
Posts from Janelle Stoops, U.S. President of A3
A3 Community blog with posts from a variety of contributors
Stories about Asian Access published by Mission Network News, a mission news service dedicated to keeping Christians informed on evangelical mission activity around the world. In doing so we hope to educate and motivate Christians to prayer, participation, and support of missionary work to help further the Great Commission.
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