Apostolos Missions International (AM) is an interdenominational ministry committed to spreading the gospel to the ends of the earth, testifying to the eternal love of the Lord.

The name apostolos (ἀπόστολος) is the Greek word for apostle. It means “one who is sent on a mission” or “messenger.” The title “apostle” often comes out in the New Testament to represent twelve disciples appointed by Jesus.(Matthew 10:2, Mark 3:14, Luke 6:13, Acts 2:42) Paul, a former persecutor of Christianity turning to a great herald of the gospel, introduced himself as an “apostle” (Romans 1:1, 1 Corinthians 1:1, 2 Corinthians 1:1, Galatians 1:1, Colossians 1:1, 1 Timothy 1:1, 2 Timothy 1:1, Titus)

Apostles are those who are sent by the Lord to fulfill the mission of “preaching Jesus Christ and making God known” to the whole creation. Biblical foundation of apostleship is found in many words of the Lord who selected first apostles and sent them out like the ambassadors dispatched to represent different nations. Apostles understood that their lives were not just their own, but they lived to reveal the glory of Christ in this fallen world.

John 20:21 says, “Again Jesus said, ‘Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, I am sending you.'” (NIV)

AM wishes to follow the tradition of the apostles who lived as people on a mission to proclaim the Word of God. Each of us also receive this calling from God to be sent out into the world as his hands and feet. We wish to dedicate our lives to follow the foot steps of Jesus and proclaim the Gospel until the ends of the earth.

Just as our lives have been touched and changed by the Lord, we wish to reveal the love of the Lord that was shown to us, becoming a beacon for all of His lost children and our fellow brothers and sisters.

Apostolos Missions International was originally founded as Apostolos Campus Ministry (ACM) in 2000 by Dr. David Jang and students from Olivet Theological College and Seminary (OTCS). The organization was first launched in Los Angeles, California with students who were moved by the Holy Spirit to begin meeting for small group bible studies and witnessing Jesus Christ to their fellow classmates.

ACM developed with the focus of reaching out to university students who are thirsty for the Word of God and desiring to continue God’s mission. The early pioneers of ACM believed strongly that today’s universities shape tomorrows leaders, and their dream was to transform the world by helping to guide students on their spiritual journey to pursue goals that more closely resemble the Kingdom of God.

ACM officially became Apostolos Missions International (AMI) in December 2003. Missiologist Dr. Ralph Winter served as the first honorary chairman of AMI. Winter and the staff of the U.S. Center for World Missions graciously advised the AMI student board on how to develop mission around the world. Winter was known for his creative approach to missions and his strategies to overcome cultural and societal barriers to delivering the Gospel of Jesus Christ. AMI sought to continue that legacy to reach the unreached youth of today.

AMI moved its headquarters from the West Coast to Dover, New York in 2015. The scope of mission expanded to include not only students, but also young adults in urban societies and developing countries. The headquarter center serves as a hub of resources and training grounds for young missionaries to evangelize, teach the Bible, and develop mission strategies more effectively in their city.

AMI’s tradition of Word, fellowship, and service has spread to numerous U.S. schools over the years including Harvard University, Columbia University, UC Berkeley, UCLA, Wesleyan University, Northwestern University, and more. The network has developed in various countries around the world including Canada, Cambodia, South Korea, India, Laos, Kenya, Vietnam, Japan, Uganda, Zimbabwe, Rwanda, Tanzania, Egypt, and more.

Apostolos Missions International is presently a member of World Olivet Assembly and the World Evangelical Alliance.