Loving God
OUTCOME ONE:
Growing Christlike
Reproducing Leaders
OUTCOME THREE:
Catalyzing Movements
OUTCOME FOUR:
Lessons on Brokenness and Business
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.
Looking Back on Ten Years: Finding Beauty in Brokenness
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.
Continue readingMy Journey toward Ethical Awareness
True Confession:
Even though I am the founder and director of one of the very few social enterprises in Japan for women, I have not been very aware of the issues surrounding the fashion industry and ethical sustainability.
That all began to change two years ago.
After some deliberate consideration, my husband and I canceled our planned seaside vacation to instead go as a family to Cambodia. Let’s just say our four children were not excited about this decision! Upon arrival, we were hosted by wonderful Cambodian friends also working with our organization [Asian Access]. We told them that our goal was to see and experience “real life” in this developing country.
Continue readingIt’s Time to March Off the Map
By Rod Denton, Equipping The Next Generation
In 330 B.C., Alexander the Great had conquered the Persian Empire and in the process had become ruler of most of the known world. With the greatest army ever assembled, he decided to continue his push eastward. His vision was unrelenting. He wanted to rule the entire world.
But when they reached the Himalayan Mountains, his leaders came to Alexander with a serious concern. They had gone beyond the boundaries of their maps. To go further would mean that they would march off the map. They were suddenly faced with two options. They could return to where they came from and stay within familiar territory, or they could bravely march off the map into new and unknown territory. The first option would result in retreating to the comfort and security of the past; the second option would result in embracing the opportunities and challenges of a new order.
Continue readingWhen God Leads Us by a Route We Do Not Expect
By David Bennett, who shared this devotional with the A2 board of directors during a videoconference
God often leads us by a route we do not expect.
When reflecting on the course of my life and ministry over the last 50 years, I am reminded that every single major transition was a complete surprise—it was never part of my life plan. Continue readingWe are in this TOGETHER!
Dear Friends,
One of the hallmarks of Asian Access is our belief in community. In fact, one of our three core values is “We LIVE Community!” In light of this, several of our countries are saddened that they cannot be meeting at this time due to the coronavirus impact. Despite their loss of meetings, they have expressed more concern for the people in their communities and for you than for their ability to meet.
Herman Moldez, our director in the Philippines said,
“Please pray for us as Metro Manila is now on lockdown… Pray for us as we seek to bring help to our communities.”Continue reading
Protected: A2.business Leaders Contribute to Lausanne Global Workplace Forum
Discipleship ROI
Continue readingThere is no greater Return on Investment than discipleship and investing in other people.
– Mike Duke (former CEO of Walmart)
Cometh the hour… cometh the Church
The Role of the Hong Kong Church in a Society in Turmoil
by an Anonymous Guest Writer A possible call to action for the HK Church:- The Church could be the broker for a resolution between the HK Government and the youth. There is need for dialogue, but neither side trusts the other; here is our opportunity to step into the breach.
- The Church can help Chinese Government understand HK better. China now recognizes the need for new ways to administer HK. Through this the HK Church may speak to the mistrust and persecution of the Chinese Church by the current Chinese regime.
- In practical ways, the Church can help the HK Government improve housing programs, drive economic opportunities, and reduce social tension through political reforms.
God mysteriously weaves together his tapestry of our lives
Bill Haslam reflects on God's tapestry
Most recently we had the privilege of interviewing Governor Bill Haslam, who recently finished his term as Governor of the state of Tennessee. Pastor Scott Sauls from Christ Presbyterian Church in Nashville did a remarkable job of interviewing the Governor. And, the wisdom flowing from Governor Haslam was immense.
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Recent Posts
- Lessons on Brokenness and Business
- Looking Back on Ten Years: Finding Beauty in Brokenness
- My Journey toward Ethical Awareness
- It’s Time to March Off the Map
- When God Leads Us by a Route We Do Not Expect
- We are in this TOGETHER!
- Protected: A2.business Leaders Contribute to Lausanne Global Workplace Forum
- Discipleship ROI
- Cometh the hour… cometh the Church
- God mysteriously weaves together his tapestry of our lives
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"A2.business comes alongside men and women who are well positioned in the marketplace to change and influence their society and culture. They are movers and shakers on one hand and seekers and humble servants on the other. The fact that they are already in positions of leadership makes the A2.business experience immediately useful to everyone and encourages them to go onto great things together."
Mr. Edwin Keh 葛儀文
Lecturer, The Wharton School
The University of Pennsylvania // read more endorsements...
"A2.business plays an important role in building Christian leaders in the marketplace. Its unique curation of leaders who are both influential in the marketplace and attentive to their calling provides a peer learning experience that leaders will value. I commend the A2 leadership on its commitment to stay increasingly relevant as a training ground in a rapidly changing world."
Sangeet Paul Choudary
Best-selling author, WEF Young Global Leader and Council Member, Advisor to Fortune 500 CXOs // read more endorsements...
"There are plenty of ministries to help Christian leaders develop their skills. What sets A2.business apart is a focus on the transformation of a leader’s soul. A2 holds an integrated vision of life and leadership that refuses to separate a person’s calling in the world from his or her communion with Christ. By targeting this deeper level of existence, A2.business equips leaders with a new vision of faithfulness and not merely new tools of effectiveness."
Skye Jethani
Author, Speaker, Consultant and Pastor. Former senior editor for Leadership Journal // read more endorsements...
"One thing largely missing today is leaders with integrity, humility and transparency in all sectors of society. This is why developing leaders is so crucial. I am thrilled that A2 is leveraging its legacy, credibility and experience in training church leaders as it now enters the marketplace arena. A2 is uniquely positioned to train marketplace leaders well, because they understand the pastoral heart—encouraging and equipping them to produce effective leaders, who will in turn transform businesses and communities toward God’s ends. There are over 1200 business leader development models out there, but A2.business is a distinct one aimed at Asia that I can wholeheartedly endorse."
David D. Kim
Servant, Mobilizer, Founder, Telos Ventures // read more endorsements...
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