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A2 in the marketplace? A great new initiative!
1,200 + 1
Supposedly, there are 1,200 organizations doing marketplace ministry. And now Asian Access makes it 1,201.
A2.business is a great new initiative. And here’s why:
First, it relates to Asian Access’ legacy and credibility over nearly 50 years of ministry in Asia. A2 has trained thousands of leaders for their work in the Church across Asia. This is not to be underestimated. These leaders are bringing profound transformation into their spheres of leader, family, church, community, and even country.
Take it from Rob Martin, former director of a Christian foundation:
Continue reading“If you want to change a country by strengthening the Church, look at Asian Access. They do it right.”
Partnering church and corporations to impact communities
ELC 2015 gets underway today and A2 is there!
Asian Access is a silver sponsor of the Eagles Leadership Conference, held at Singapore's Suntec Convention Centre from July 23-25, 2015. The theme of ELC 2015 is The Art of Partnership: Collaboration – Creativity – Community.
What’s missing from marketplace ministry?
1200 organizations doing marketplace ministry
I was astounded to hear, that there are 1,200 marketplace ministries in the U.S. alone. 1200! I am sure all these organizations have great purposes, missions, visions and focus. So it isn’t for lack of effort. Good organizations are really trying to minister to people in the marketplace. Each of these organizations may not necessarily be marketing focused to create a brand for its ministry or to be made aware for recognition sake, but, I was wondering whether their reach could be more broadly known to increase their visibility. Continue reading
Why marketplace neighbors are great mission fields
Everyone is looking for meaning
There are many people that I come across who are looking for meaning and purpose in their life. I meet them all the time.
This is why it’s critical that marketplace ministry exists.
Most people grow up thinking, if you study hard, you get into a good college, and then you get a good job. Unfortunately, life lessons end there.
But the reality is that life is so much more than “a job.” Everyone is looking for meaning and purpose in life. This is especially true where I live—Silicon Valley. I have come across so many young people in their 20’s and 30’s with great jobs, who end up asking themselves: Continue reading
Sense of calling diminished by sacred/secular divide
For the last 600 years, the Church has really done a poor job of understanding the biblical basis of work. And in that, when Christians think of a “calling,” it is still understood in the context of, “Am I called to be a missionary? …Am I called to be a pastor?” On the notion of “calling,” people don’t really think about am I called to be a doctor or a lawyer.
“The Lord God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it.” Genesis 2:15
A viable interpretation of Genesis 2:15 is that we are called to work to glorify God and to serve others. If so, it would follow that this notion of calling is for all vocations—whether it’s as a homemaker or working outside the home. It’s not relegated just to the Church.
Continue readingA2 is uniquely positioned to train marketplace leaders well
"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."
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Our greatest need is leadership
Lesson from Japan's triple disaster: Leadership transforms.
Makito Matsuda is pastor of Oasis Chapel in Rifu, Japan, one of the key hubs for relief efforts after the 2011 triple disaster in northeast Japan. Pastor Matsuda, a graduate of Asian Access’ leader development program, is one of the emerging generation leaders in Japan.
Immediately following the disaster, people from outside the disaster region wanting to help, continually asked Pastor Matsuda: "What do you need?" Because there were so many needs early on—such as food, clean water, clothing, blankets, dry places to live, emotional support—the pastor struggled to know specifically how to answer that simple question. Continue reading
The A2 Marketplace Initiative
A2.business launched its pilot project in Seoul
Emerging Kingdom Leaders
For over 40 years Asian Access has been at the forefront of leadership development. Our customer has been emerging kingdom leader pastors in Asia. But that has never been our sole mission. Instead, our mission has been to “identify, develop and release emerging kingdom leaders,” period. And emerging kingdom leaders is a landscape that has a much wider vista than pastors alone. In fact, we believe that emerging kingdom leaders in every sector of society are critical to our vision, “a vibrant community of servant leaders with vision, character and competence leading the Church across Asia.”
Continue readingThe value of mutuality in a dynamic collaborative community
"Many groups over the years have wanted to partner with us. The reason we serve with A2 is because they know the value of mutuality. Ministry isn't one-sided for them—from West to the Rest. Rather, it is a true partnership where the best from the West is connected with the best from the East in dynamic collaborative community. A2 truly models this form of servant leadership."
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It all emanates out of a love for God and a life with God
The Most Important Thing
That's what Lon Allison says.
At A2's annual Global Leaders' Summit last week in Cambodia, Dr. Lon Allison inspired our group with the importance of a love relationship with God. Then he offered practical insights on how to nurture this deep relationship, drawing upon Scripture, as well as the written experiences of believers from the past 2,000 years, including his own. The former executive director of The Billy Graham Center for Evangelism at Wheaton College challenged us and equipped us.
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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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