What do pastors have to do with business leaders?
At an A2 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
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
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
Partnering church and corporations to impact communities
ELC 2015 gets underway today and A2 is there! A2 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. Our own Takeshi Takazawa is one of the speakers. Takeshi is
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
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 A2’s leader development program, is one of the emerging generation leaders in Japan. Immediately following the disaster,
A2’s Initiative to Develop Marketplace Leaders
Over the last several years, A2 has entered into the marketplace. For the first time we’ve taken our focus on missional outcomes that utilizes a transformational process, a vibrant learning community and an integrated curriculum to those leaders who can shape their workplace, their community, and their society.
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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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