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Asian Access takes new name as ministry expands to the Middle East and beyond

03-Feb-2023 •

03-Feb-2023 • • blog: Mission Network News

International (A3) — Asian Access, known widely as A2, is expanding its ministry into some of...

International (A3) — Asian Access, known widely as A2, is expanding its ministry into some of the most dangerous and volatile parts of the world.
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Asian Access takes new name as ministry expands to the Middle East and beyond

And Our New Name is...

02-Feb-2023 • Joe Handley

02-Feb-2023 • Joe Handley • blog: From the President

February 3, 2023
Friends of Asian Access,
I am thrilled to announce today that Asian Access has a new...

February 3, 2023
Friends of Asian Access,
I am thrilled to announce today that Asian Access has a new name. I have been waiting a long time to tell you, and I have simply been bursting to get this out...

2023... New Name and Encouraging Developments

31-Jan-2023 • Joe Handley

31-Jan-2023 • Joe Handley • blog: From the President

This week Asian Access will be making a significant announcement and we want you, our friends, to be...

This week Asian Access will be making a significant announcement and we want you, our friends, to be the first to know.
February 3 (2.3.23) is the day we have targeted to share the news of the ministry's...

2023... New Name and Encouraging Developments

Russia-Ukraine war divides Central Asia

24-Jan-2023 •

24-Jan-2023 • • blog: Mission Network News

Central Asia (MNN) — The Russian invasion of Ukraine has deeply impacted Central Asia.
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Former imam prepares to reach Muslim leaders for Christ

19-Jan-2023 •

19-Jan-2023 • • blog: Mission Network News

Middle East (MNN) — When you see “Asian Access” you probably don’t think of the Middle East....

Middle East (MNN) — When you see “Asian Access” you probably don’t think of the Middle East. But last year, the Lord led Asian Access to this region so they could help new believers become...

Middle East (MNN) — When you see “Asian Access” you probably don’t think of the Middle East. But last year, the Lord led Asian Access to this region so they could help new believers become effective leaders.
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Former imam prepares to reach Muslim leaders for Christ

Details: by Mission Network News; Category: Mission Network News; 06 July 2022

The header photo shows Sri Lankan protestors in April 2022. (Photo courtesy of AntanO, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons)

Sri Lanka (MNN) — Sri Lanka’s Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe says the island nation is bankrupt. He does not expect an immediate bailout from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The inflation rate will soon reach 60 percent.

Details: by Joe Handley; Category: From the President; 05 July 2022

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I’m delighted to welcome my friend, Patrick Fung, to the Asian Access council of reference. Patrick is a seasoned mission leader who started as a medical doctor in mission and then moved toward mission leadership through OMF. Today he leads one of the most historic missions, founded by Hudson Taylor originally known as the China Inland Mission.

Details: by Joe Handley; Category: From the President; 30 June 2022

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The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; therefore pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest.
— Matthew 9:37-38

Details: by Mission Network News; Category: Mission Network News; 29 June 2022

The header photo shows children wading through the floodwater. (Photo courtesy of FMI)

Bangladesh (MNN) — Flooding has killed dozens in northeast Bangladesh. It’s the worst flooding in over a century for the South Asian nation. Thousands have lost their homes and all their property.

Details: by Noel Becchetti; Category: A2 Community Blog; 13 June 2022

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Asian Access’ mission is to equip and unify visionary Christ-centered leaders to influence Spirit-led change. I just saw a great example of this value being put into action at the gathering of the Asian Access Indonesia First Class this May.

Details: by Joe Handley; Category: From the President; 11 June 2022

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Christ-like Leadership: A Gospel Imperative

“Church planting is moving at the speed of a bullet train with leadership development following on a bicycle.”¹

We are living in an era of unprecedented change. What we may not realize is that this includes exciting Kingdom change—rapid church planting and multiplication, throughout the world.

Details: by Mission Network News; Category: Mission Network News; 07 June 2022

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Japan (MNN) — Asian Access has officially passed the baton of ministry in Japan to the Japanese leadership.

Details: by Jeff Johnston; Category: A2 Community Blog; 03 June 2022

June 5, 2022 is the International Day for the Unreached

A third of the world still lacks access to the Gospel of Jesus Christ. There are no local churches, no Bible in their own language, and no local believers.

Details: by Joe Handley; Category: From the President; 31 May 2022

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The 2020 Vision:

To deploy 100 church multiplication teams:

to establish 1,000 reproducing congregations...
to enfold 1,000,000 new followers of Christ...
who will, in turn, send 1,000 missionaries from Japan to the cities of Asia...
that will be home to 1 billion people by the year 2020 AD.

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