1,200 + 1 Supposedly, there are 1,200 organizations doing marketplace ministry. And now A3 makes it 1,201. A3.business is a great new initiative. And here’s why: First, it relates to A3’s legacy and credibility over 56 years of ministry in Asia. A3 has trained thousands of leaders for their work in the Church. This is
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
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
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
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
“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
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,
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.
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
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.
""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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