HISTORY

A Vision That Reaches Far Beyond the Classroom

In 2004, God gave Agape Gospel Mission a bold vision:
What if Bible training wasn’t limited to a classroom?
What if pastors and church leaders across Africa could be equipped right where they live and serve?

That vision became the Agape Association of Bible Schools (AABS)—launched in Accra, Ghana—with one powerful goal:
To make high-quality, spirit-led Bible education accessible in local churches and communities across Africa—and beyond.

From a Single Conference to a Continent-Wide Movement

In those early days, AABS provided what some called a "Bible school in a box.”
It included:
✔ A 48-course theological curriculum
✔ A startup guide to launching Bible schools
✔ A suite of practical resources for church leaders

And in October 2004, AABS hosted its very first equipping conference with 25 Bible school directors in attendance.

 

A New Season of Growth

In 2011, Agape Gospel Mission entrusted AABS to Eastern Mennonite Missions (EMM), a larger evangelical mission organization in Pennsylvania.

That same year:
📌 AABS became incorporated with the government of Ghana
📌 Its name changed to Africa Association of Bible Schools—honoring the call to expand across the continent
📌 The curriculum grew to 62 courses
📌 And by 2013, there were hundreds of Bible schools in ten African countries training leaders to disciple nations and strengthen the local church.

 

Leadership for the Nations

Growth continued steadily:

• 2017: AABS formed a USA-based board of directors and transitioned from EMM
   

• 2018: A West Africa Region Director was appointed to oversee national directors across all 16 countries in West Africa
   

• 2021: AABS joined the Hopewell Network of Churches and began resourcing Bible schools in Haiti, Mexico, Costa Rica, and India
   

A Name That Matches the Mission

As the vision expanded beyond Africa, so did the name.
In 2023, AABS became the All-nations Association of Bible Schools—a reflection of God's call to reach even more nations.

And in that same year, a Region Director was appointed for Southern Africa, helping guide growth across 10 additional countries.

 

Where We’re Headed

From a single equipping conference in Accra to Bible schools on multiple continents—AABS continues to follow God’s lead.

Wherever there are leaders eager to learn and serve, AABS is ready to equip them.

To God be the glory.