Loving God
OUTCOME ONE:
Growing Christlike
Reproducing Leaders
OUTCOME THREE:
Catalyzing Movements
OUTCOME FOUR:
Accelerating Kingdom Leaders
Identifying Leaders: The Asian Access Approach
At Asian Access, we have been affirmed for our ability to identify leaders who are right for our program. We’ve had numerous requests to share what we believe we have learned. So with humility, let me offer a few thoughts on our approach...
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ALL IN with God
Asian Access recently reviewed our values as a mission. What a fascinating journey and valuable learning experience it was! We spent hours in dialog throughout the movement at every level: volunteers, staff, alumni, faculty, board and reference council. It was nothing short of amazing to see things come together. Continue reading
CEOs in Seoul hone in on Christ-likeness, Marriage and Worship
Continuing to prototype its A2.business ministry to marketplace leaders in Seoul, South Korea. Just recently 9 CEOs and entrepreneurs gathered for the second ever A2.business session. Continue reading
A2’s marketplace training fills a strategic niche
"There's a desperate need today for business leaders to become Christ-like transformational leaders. That's where A2's marketplace training fills a strategic niche. A2.business is building on a proven track record in empowering leaders for over 35 years. Now they are investing in business leaders who want to transform their communities and nations."
Facilitating genuine respect-filled partnerships across cultures
"Asian Access is one of the most effective ministry organizations in facilitating genuine respect-filled partnerships across cultures to further our Father’s global mission. I have witnessed how A2 has drawn together the experience and formal training of Jesus-followers in one culture with the spiritual vitality and ministry innovation of those in another culture in which the church is experiencing rapid growth to do remarkable things to His glory.
I believe God has raised up A2 to play a rather unique role in God’s promise to establish a people made up of every people group, language and nation to “with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ" (cf., Rev. 7:9; Rom 15:6).
I recommend Asian Access as a gospel-centered, biblically directed, cost-effective global ministry partner."
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Seven Ways to Creatively Bridge the Generation Gap
The generation gap can be huge and sometimes disorienting in the workplace. With this challenge, my strategies are always derived from our understanding of leadership in the multi-generational situation. In other words, what would good leaders do to bridge this gap? Continue reading
Three essential principles for leading in a multi-generational setting
The art of leadership when working with multiple generations
“Leadership” to me is more than just one person, an individual leader—but beyond himself or herself to include the interactive influence between people for a particular goal. As you may know, Asians are quite hierarchical. And, in the context of Japan, there is a saying:"Deru kugi wa utareru." or... “The nail that sticks up gets hammered down.”So in this particular society, we don't appreciate unique young people who especially stick out, and so these people tend to get pounded down. So that’s the context or milieu of our work. However, this is not the way leaders need to treat people. There are three things to remember when leading in a multi-generational setting. Continue reading
What do pastors have to do with business leaders?
At an Asian Access session in a restricted country recently, I was astounded by the level of impact that investing in twelve key pastors has on a nation. After more than twelve years of investing in twelve choice leaders every two years, the leveraged influence was stunning to see. This was especially true knowing that, due to government pressure, we have needed to slow things down there the last few years. Continue reading
I haven’t seen anything quite like it.
All over the world the question is repeated: How can we multiply Christ-like servant leaders? And how can we encourage Christian leaders to work together, rather than in isolation or in competition? It takes only a brief time with an A2.business cohort to see that these leaders are discovering the answers. The components of effective leadership training can be found in a variety of current approaches, e.g. biblical foundations, experienced practitioners as teachers, individualized coaching, exposure to best practices, personal reflection exercises, discussion of case studies, written analysis, application to current ministry situations, time for rest and prayer and personal sharing, alternation of intensive learning times with opportunity for implementation in the field, etc. But what sets Asian Access apart is the way they are combined in a process of proven effectiveness. In my nearly 40 years of ministry and research, with special focus on leadership development, I haven't seen anything quite like it.
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What The’re Saying
"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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