International Abba Ministries was born in 2014 out of brokenness, pain and loss when God found Jack Henley a desperate young man in need of saving.  He saved him from a destructive life of drugs and chaos while pointing him to the cross of Jesus for redemption and restoration. The goal and vision to see many more redeemed and restored continues to this day.  The evidence of the kingdom of our Lord is at the heart of the ministry as we exist to love God, and see miracles, signs, and wonders come out of the sufferings of many, just as it did at the beginning of Jack’s journey. Out of one man’s wild journey came discipling of former drug addicts, conversions, dreams and visions that have continued to define the direction of the ministry to the present day (2024). God has led the body of Christ individually and collectively to sow into the ministry to donate houses, land, and finances that continues to expand the works of Jesus. It is a special privilege that we get to connect the people of God to the ministry that takes place on the streets, in homes, and among orphans to see His Kingdom come.

IAM has from the beginning worked to be about discipleship to the deepest level, where those who find Christ and healing are sent out to spread the glorious gospel. Several of our alumni after years of sobriety and ministry, sit on our governing board here at IAM, and partake in the daily mission of our unique base operations. Our work stretches across Tennessee and South Carolina and in Mozambique in southeastern Africa to include but not limited to: preaching and teaching the gospel, housing homeless men, creating a family for teenagers in foster care, mentoring adult and youth drug addicts, mentoring pastors, mentoring and supporting missionaries, all to bring about adoption into sonship through the atoning Blood of Jesus, to whom we owe everything.

Our Governing Board:

Mark Von Allmen

Dorothy Murray

John Mosley

Zach Von Allmen (Alumni)

Jacob Billingsley (Alumni)

Jody House (Alumni)

Jack Henley