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 readingA3 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 A3 is leveraging its legacy, credibility and experience in training church leaders as it now enters the marketplace arena. A3 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 A3.business is a distinct one aimed at Asia that I can wholeheartedly endorse."
Continue reading 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, 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 readingA3’s Initiative to Develop Marketplace Leaders
Christ-centered Leaders
For nearly 45 years, A3 has been at the forefront of leadership development. Visionary pastors were our primary customers. But our mission was always bigger. Today we put it this way, “We equip and unify visionary Christ-centered leaders to influence Spirit-led change.” And Christ-centered leadership is a landscape that has a much wider vista than pastors alone. In fact, we believe that Christ-centered leaders in every sector of society are critical to our vision, “A vibrant community accelerating Christ-centered movements around the world.” To see this, we focus on changing the few who change the many.
Continue readingTrue partnership always takes place in authentic community
"A2 is coming alongside leaders to accomplish what God has called them to do in the way God has called them to do it. This is why I have been involved in this ministry for decades.
A2 is not called to transfer knowledge, but to create learning communities. This is what gets me excited.
I am convinced that true partnership always takes place in authentic community. A3.business is committed to this type of community within and across cultures."
Takeshi Takazawa
Speaker, Eagles Leadership Conference
The 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."
Continue reading Business leaders request training
A2 launched it’s first two-year cohort in business leadership in South Korea.
South Korea (MNN) — Christian business leaders in South Korea are now pioneers in Christian leadership training from A2. How did all start?
Four years ago, President of A2 was sharing the ministry’s vision for pastoral leadership training. That’s when a Christian business leader said,
Continue readingA3 for Business Leaders Launches in Korea
Recently, seven CEOs gathered together outside of Seoul, Korea for the first-ever A3 session for marketplace leaders. The energy and enthusiasm were magnetic. As these leaders shared their lives and their vision in a dynamic collaborative learning community, the atmosphere was electric.
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A2 is a vibrant community that develops leaders.
God shapes us over a lifetime; we sharpen each other.
- “As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.” (Prov 27:17)
Our community is committed to life-long development: continually being developed and developing other leaders. We strive to develop:
Continue readingBuilding Christlike character in the School of God
What a few weeks I have had! I’ve been in Asia for two weeks, covering three different countries, the first of which included our national directors annual gathering, the second a combined meeting of our international and Japan boards, and the third a visit with my colleagues and friends in another.
My first day back home I went in for what I thought was a routine checkup. As I sat down on the doctor's chair, I quickly learned that this was a schedule for outpatient surgery. Imagine that news while you are fighting jet lag! You can see pictures from my MOH’s treatment surgery below...
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""There are plenty of ministries to help Christian leaders develop their skills. What sets A3.business apart is a focus on the transformation of a leader’s soul. A3 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, A3.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
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