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::: interaction and inspiration...when these two lanes merge, God has a way of moving us, doesn't He?...moving us -- to relish our call to ministry, to reinforce our present commitments, to recalibrate our compass ahead...during our week in port dickson, malaysia (march 24-30), lots of moving happened as we joined about 150 asian access colleagues, alumni and ministry friends from asia and north america...

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...pictured below is an amazing team God is moving and using throughout asia and north america...blessed is an understatement when we think about being part of this team!

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...all week God's faithfulness took center stage...testimonies spanned both time (asian access' 40 years of ministry) and space (church planting and leadership development work taking place in eight asian countries with support from north american partners)...the main lesson we learned -- the kind of unity described in jesus' prayer (john 17:20-21) is down-right essential and awesome right-down to every single expression of it...

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...the avillion hotel -- its serene grounds and hospitable staff -- far exceeded our expectations...

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...our last kansai group photo with kari (center in blue)...her three years of church planting work were moving, marked by a pioneering spirit and a passionate love for japanese people...we love you, kari, and we'll miss you so much.

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