4-Year Journey of A2.business Bearing Fruit in Asia
Reflections from David Kim A journey that began four years ago as a half step, an R&D effort, is bearing fruit with vibrant communities in the marketplace and among entrepreneurs in Asia with several potential new country launches on the horizon. Facing Today’s Unique Challenges We are living through a season where there is more and
A2 in the marketplace? A great new initiative!
1,200 + 1 Supposedly, there are 1,200 organizations doing marketplace ministry. And now A2 makes it 1,201. A2.business is a great new initiative. And here’s why: First, it relates to A2’s legacy and credibility over nearly 50 years of ministry in Asia. A2 has trained thousands of leaders for their work in the Church. This
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
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
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
A2 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
A2 for Business Leaders Launches in Korea
Recently, seven CEOs gathered together outside of Seoul, Korea for the first ever A2 session for marketplace leaders. The energy and enthusiasm was magnetic. As these leaders shared their lives and their vision in a dynamic collaborative learning community, the atmosphere was electric.
A2 expands leader development into the marketplace
International (MNN) — A2 expands leadership training into marketplace… Listen to A2 board member David Kim discuss A2’s plan for leader development in the business sector… “There is an effort to integrate faith and work in a real conscious way, both at the seminary level and the church level.” A2 is taking a half step—taking
A2 readies for ‘such a time as this’
Asia (MNN/A2) — For the last three decades, A2’s constituency has been pastors. A2 has focused on emerging leaders, those who teach leaders, and leaders with potential rather than potential leaders. Today, they’ve honed that process and have expanded into 11 countries in Asia…
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""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.""
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