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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 Joe Handley; Category: From the President; 21 November 2021

A2 HappyThanksgiving 2021

Happy Thanksgiving!

As Thanksgiving draws near, I’m reminded of the bountiful harvest that comes with the season. A few hours away from my home, my family would often visit the apple orchards this time of year and taste the most delicious of crisp, fresh apples. I love the green ones because of their tart flavor. I’m also reflecting on those seasons where I visited family in Oklahoma seeing all sorts of grains spanning for miles on end.

Details: by Jeff Johnston; Category: A2 Community Blog; 19 November 2021

Robert Fuhriman

My Tribute to Robert Fuhriman

Blessed to Be in Community with Bob

Bob & Beth Fuhriman served as missionaries with Cru in Japan starting in 1968. In 1981, they switched to Asian Access (then, LIFE Ministries). I met them in 1987 as an Asian Access short-termer living in Tokyo. I remember carefully watching several of these long-term missionaries to see if I could possibly become one, as well as if these were the people whose community I wanted to join.

Details: by Takeshi Takazawa; Category: A2 Community Blog; 13 November 2021

Real life examples

As I was watching the Olympics that happened in Tokyo where I live and minister, I was struck by each and almost every athlete who performs at these Olympic games—different team sports or individual sports or new and old or many different things. But as you know, the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics were supposed to happen last year in 2020. and then people discussed their opinions about a possible postponement.

Details: by Joe Handley; Category: From the President; 12 November 2021

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Because of the Lord’s great love, we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.
— Lamentations 3:22-23

Former Asian Access chairman Ron McMahon shared the classic hymn Great is Thy Faithfulness with the Asian Access board last week during our recent board meetings.

Details: by Mission Network News; Category: Mission Network News; 26 October 2021

The Bagmati River, considered holy by both Hindus and Buddhists, runs through the Kathmandu valley of Nepal before joing the Koshi River in the Indian state of Bihar. The header image shows the river in flood stage during the 2016 summer monsoon season. (Wikimedia Commons)

Nepal (MNN) — Several days of nonstop monsoon rains have triggered floods and landslides throughout India and Nepal. So far, the deluge has claimed at least 150 victims in both countries.

Details: by Mission Network News; Category: Mission Network News; 15 October 2021

(Header photo courtesy of Free-Photos from Pixabay)

Southeast Asia (MNN) — Does a calling to ministry mean no full-time career? That’s a question many young professionals in Southeast Asia are asking.

Details: by Mission Network News; Category: Mission Network News; 27 September 2021

Header photo courtesy of Poswiecie from Pixabay.

Southeast Asia (MNN) — One Southeast Asian country has taken a positive step towards more religious freedom. A recent decree outlined a path for religious minority groups to be recognized by the state.

Details: by Takeshi Takazawa; Category: A2 Community Blog; 21 September 2021

Takeshi Takazawa, VP for Innovative Initiatives for Asian Access, thanks our prayer and financial support team for coming alongside us in prayer to impact the people of Japan and the athletes during the Olympics...

Details: by Mission Network News; Category: Mission Network News; 13 September 2021

The header photo shows the United Nations General Assembly. (Photo courtesy of Roberto Stuckert Filho/PR, CC BY-SA 2.5 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.5>, via Wikimedia Commons)

Myanmar (MNN) — The United Nations will decide this week which government gets to represent Myanmar at the General Assembly. The military seized power from Myanmar’s elected officials in a February coup. But several of those officials have formed a shadow government, known as the National Unity Government.

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