Reflections from the A3 Global Leaders’ Summit — Kuala Lumpur

There are moments in the life of a movement when you sense God is inviting you to go deeper—not wider.

Our summit in Kuala Lumpur was one of those moments.

From Participant To A3/Philippines National Director

BY REV. ENIONG HILARIO

I am deeply grateful for A3. God has used it in a powerful way to renew my life, and I’m thankful for the

A Testimonial Reflection

By DANNY SATHYADASS, A3 ALUMNUS

When I saw Joe Handley’s recent post about the global impact A3 is poised to have, something stirred in me.

Because what I see happening through A3 is not theoretical. It is not

Reflections on the Marriage & Family Module in Armenia

By JOE & SILK HANDLEY

My mission history has been mostly activist; I assume most in my field of ministry would be similar. We each accepted our call of ministry as a call to action, a charge, a task. Recognizing that I needed rest, I sought to establish spiritual practices or retreats to

Reflections from the A3 2025 Spring Retreat

This spring, leaders, families, and friends of A3/Japan gathered once again for our annual retreat — a sacred space for reflection, renewal, and restoration. Amid the breathtaking

A3 Advent Devotional Entry • Joe Handley 

"Every good and perfect gift is

A3 Advent Devotional Entry • Silk Handley 

"While they

A3 Advent Devotional Entry • Jeff Johnston

"The angel said, "Don’t be afraid. I'm here to announce a great and joyful event that is meant for everybody, worldwide: A Savior has just been born in David's

A3 Advent Devotional Entry • Mary Jo Wilson

The image of the young Mary being interrupted in the course of her day by a heavenly invitation to bear God’s son is one of my favorite parts of the Christmas story. I am always amazed to consider how

A3 Advent Devotional Entry • Sue Plumb Takamoto

Christmas in Japan is one of the busiest times of year for A3 missionaries. It is the season when Japanese are the most open to hearing the Gospel because of their interest in

A3 Advent Devotional Entry • Gary Bauman

The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who dwelt

A3 Advent Devotional Entry • Eric Takamoto

A crack in the sky appeared. A sliver of neon blue light poured out from it...

A3 Advent Devotional Entry • Jeffery Sonnenberg

Thou didst leave Thy throne
And Thy kingly crown,
When Thou camest to earth for me . .

A3 Advent Devotional Entry • Dolores "Dee" Wirz

As the Advent season began one year ago I found myself in a six-bed room on the cancer ward of a Japanese public hospital. From my human perspective as a person who had

Dear Friends of A3, 

As we look forward to a meaningful Christmas season this year, I find myself reflecting on memorable Christmases of the past. Two stand out for me: December 1996 and December 2004.

Advent Has Come

Following a tremendous time of thanksgiving for God's blessings, the Advent season is upon us once again (Sunday, Dec. 3 – Sunday, Dec 24, 2023).

As we reflect on 2022 and prepare for 2023, several highlights come to mind: 

Real life examples

As I was watching the Olympics that happened in Tokyo where I live and minister, I was struck by each and almost every athlete who performs at these Olympic games—different team sports or individual sports or

Reflecting on the Ten Years since Japan's Triple Disaster

By Sue Plumb Takamoto

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