Stories of Hope Emerging from the Storm

For most, 2022 has seen some return to pre-pandemic activity. We're not quite back completely, but we are definitely seeing glimmers. We have even been able to expand into new regions.

Here are a few of our top stories from 2022 that highlight the hope we have for the future. We trust these articles will encourage us as we collectively remember His faithfulness through the past year.

Everyone at Asian Access thanks you for your partnership in prayer and giving that made these stories a reality!

God continues to move during a challenging year

2021 has been challenging for everyone, but God was continuously at work. Here are a few of our top stories from 2021 which help us remember His faithfulness through the past year.

Thank you for your partnership in prayer and giving that made these stories a reality!

God at Work During a Trying Year

2020 has been a very trying year for everyone. Yet God was at work in amazing ways. These stories help us remember His faithfulness through the past year as He continues doing a good work in us. Thank you for your partnership in prayer and giving that made these stories possible!

Now, out of the 128 blog posts from this year, here are some of our top stories from 2020...

A Look at God's Goodness in 2019

2019 has been a rich year of God's goodness. These stories help us remember His faithfulness through the last year as He continues extending His kingdom. Thank you for your partnership in prayer and giving that made these stories possible!

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Asian Access/Japan’s Progress Report from 2018

There is much to be thankful to God for in the ministry highlights he brought our way in 2018. Below is a summary of encouraging progress from various ministry categories and missionaries serving in Japan...

Celebrating God's Work in 2018

2018 has been a tremendous year of seeing God bring breakthroughs in ministry. These stories help us remember His faithfulness through the last year as He continues extending His kingdom. Thank you for your partnership in prayer and giving that made these stories possible! Now, we want to share some highlights from 2018...{addthis off}

Asian Access Ministry Highlights in 2018

Coming off our 50thanniversary, we had high aims… And 2018 is a year of ‘breakthrough’ thanks to donors and leaders like you. On several fronts, we are seeingsubstantive progress that encourages our hearts. It honestly feels like the book of Acts where the church grew so rapidly: "And the hand of the Lord was with them, and a great number who believed turned to the Lord." — Acts 11:21 Everywhere we turn, we are seeing progress. Whether it be new growth in Japan, expansion into new countries and regions, empowering women and younger leaders, progress toward further... {addthis off}

I just read a report from one of the members of the A2 Community. I wanted you to be encouraged, but for security reasons, I've removed specific details that might pose a safety threat.

"I returned from ______________ just a few days ago. I want to thank all of you for your prayers for me and the pastors in _____________ during this time. Our travels were safe; the investment in the lives of the participants was just so very, very, good. I was very pleased with how the sessions went. No difficulties with officials, although at one point one of our men was called by his wife, because the police were at their door wanting to see him. He had to leave us and was gone for...

At the midway point in this ministry year, here is a compilation of some of the stories we’ve been reporting. We trust you will be encouraged by the progress of the work, inspired by the hope these leaders possess, and compelled to come alongside in practical ways.

Joe Handley, President

Work of Reproducing Disciple-Making Leaders
Joe shares from Cambodia that the more sustainable work over the long haul is...

The Story is Not Over

This Easter weekend, we are waiting for Sunday. The cross has spoken; the lifeless body of Jesus lays in the tomb. To the disciples, it seems hopeless . . . but Sunday's coming. The story is not over.

In northeast Japan, the triple disaster of March 11, 2011 has spoken. At...

Dear Friend,

Thank you for your prayers and support for the ongoing work of Asian Access and the response toward tsunami relief in Japan the past 18 months. To show you what support from people like you has accomplished, we have posted a report online, which you can view here.

In addition, I wanted to remind you that Asian Access has until...

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For up-to-the minute updates, check out these sources:

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2015
2015 Japan: Finding Its Way...   front back		Downloads   2015 Japan: Finding Its Way (1.9MB) Published: November 2015 This 2-page report was produced in November 2015, which highlighted positive trends in Japan and the vision for the next few years.
2014
2014 Mid-Year Report...   page 1 of 4  page 2 of 4		Downloads:    2014 President's Mid-Year Report (530kb) Published: September 2014 This 4-page report was produced in September 2014 to report on the many different highlight stories from the first half of the ministry year.
2013
2013 JAPAN Disaster Relief Report...
front	back	Downloads: 2013 Japan Disaster Relief Report - Tabloid(1.6MB) Published: September 2013 This 2-page report was produced in September 2013, which reflects the 30+ momths following the disaster, in order to update donors on the ministry activity related to the Japan Disaster Relief Fund. The report lists all the major projects that Asian Access has funded to date.
2012
2012 JAPAN Disaster Relief Report...
		Downloads:  2012 Japan Disaster Relief Report - Tabloid(1.6MB)  2012 Japan Disaster Relief Report - Singles (3.7MB) Published: September 2012 This 4-page report was produced in September 2012, which reflects the 12+ momths following the disaster, in order to update donors on the ministry activity related to the Japan Tsunami Relief Fund.
2011
2011 JAPAN Tsunami Relief Report...
		Downloads: 2011 Japan Tsunami Relief Report - (3MB) Published: August 2011 This 4-page report was produced in August 2011, roughly 5 months after the disaster, in order to update donors on the ministry activity related to the Japan Tsunami Relief Fund.
2010
2010 JAPAN Ministry Year Report...
front	back	Downloads: 2010 JPN Ministry-Year Report - web (1.7MB) 2010 JPN Ministry-Year Report - print (12.4MB) Published: September 2010 This 7-page report was produced in September 2010 to update donors for the 2010 fiscal year.
2010 Mid-Year Report...
front	back	Downloads: 2010 Mid-Year Report - web (1.9MB) 2010 Mid-Year Report - print (18.6MB) Published: June 18, 2010 This 10-page report was produced in June 2010 to update donors during the current fiscal year. This report includes updates from five (5) countries.
2010 JAPAN Mid-Year Report...
front	back	Downloads: 2010 JPN Mid-Year Report - web (2.4MB) 2010 JPN Mid-Year Report - print (24MB) Published: June 18, 2010 This 11-page report was produced in June 2010 to update donors during the current fiscal year. This report includes updates on leadership development, church multiplication, Barnabas coaching ministry in Japan.
2009
2009 Joe's First Year Review...
front	back	Downloads: 2009 Mid-Year Update (5MB) Published: July 1, 2009 This 4-page report compiles notes and blog entries from Joe's first year on the job.
2008
2008 Mid-Year Update...
front	back	Downloads: 2008 Mid-Year Update (3.6MB) Published: May 12, 2008 This 16-page report was produced in May 2008 to update donors on the progress halfway through the current fiscal year. This report includes updates from six (6) countries.

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What’s been happening 9 months after March 11

By Takeshi Takazawa 

Evacuation Sites Closed

For better or for worse, government-registered evacuation sites have now all been closed in northeast Japan. Out of the 330,00 former residents, over 75% moved to temporary housing; the rest had to move in with friends or relatives or completely...