About ABMTC
Equipping believers from every nation to fulfill the Great Commission through biblical training, practical ministry, and global community.
Our Story
The Anagkazo Bible & Ministry Training Centre (ABMTC) was founded in 1996 by the Presiding Bishop of the Lighthouse Chapel International Denomination; Bishop Dag Heward-Mills. This was prompted by Bishop Dag's strong desire to see young men and women trained and equipped for the work of the ministry, according to Ephesians 4:11-12. It is the founder's greatest desire that the school would always remain a pastors' training school, without ever evolving into a secular institution whether partly or fully.
Anagkazo started as a one-year part-time bible school. The first graduation came on in November 1997 with 12 students. It then later evolved into a two-year full-time program.
Based on the conviction that ministers must have adequate training in different aspects of ministry, a decision was taken during the 2006 academic year to extend the period of training to four years. At this point, the school was called; Christ Missions Academy, later being changed back to Anagkazo Bible & Ministry Training Centre.
The word 'anagkazo' is the Greek word for compel (Luke 14:23). Our students are trained to compel, necessitate, entreat and constrain the unsaved to enter into the kingdom of God.
The first batch of 45 students for the four-year program graduated in November 2008. In November 2009, another batch of 67 students were graduated from the institution. Over the years, Anagkazo Bible School, which is now well recognized has become an international ground for pastoral and missionary training.
Currently, Anagkazo has over 800 full-time residential students. After much fine-tuning, the full scope of training offered by the school currently spans three years.
Our students come from Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia, the Caribbean, and more. Graduates of Anagkazo are known for their soul-winning and church-planting passion, and have a strong desire to see the gospel preached to every soul everywhere! Their life's aim is to see every soul 'anagkazoed' into the kingdom of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Coming to Anagkazo would definitely help you to nurture and fulfil God's calling upon your life.
Our Mission
To train and equip believers for effective missions, church planting, and discipleship in every nation, providing biblical education and practical ministry experience.
Our Vision
A world where every nation has access to trained, equipped missionaries who plant healthy churches and make disciples that multiply the gospel impact.
Our Values
Biblical authority, practical training, cultural sensitivity, spiritual formation, community living, and sacrificial service in fulfilling the Great Commission.
Our Core Values
Biblical Authority
We believe the Bible is God's inspired, authoritative Word and the foundation for all faith and practice. Our curriculum is rooted in sound biblical theology and hermeneutics.
Practical Training
Theory without practice is incomplete. We combine classroom learning with hands-on ministry experience through evangelism, church internships, and mission trips.
Cultural Sensitivity
With students from 40+ nations, we celebrate diversity and train students to minister effectively across cultural boundaries with respect and understanding.
Spiritual Formation
Character matters as much as competence. We emphasize prayer, worship, spiritual disciplines, and personal holiness as essential to effective ministry.
Community Living
We believe transformation happens in community. Students live, eat, study, and minister together, forming lifelong bonds and learning to work in teams.
Sacrificial Service
Following Christ's example, we call students to a life of sacrifice, serving others, and prioritizing the gospel above personal comfort and ambition.
Our Heritage
A timeline of growth, graduations, and milestones
ABMTC Founded
Bishop Dag Heward-Mills establishes Anagkazo Bible School as a one-year part-time program to train ministers for the work of the ministry.
First Graduation
The first graduation ceremony takes place in November with 12 students, marking the beginning of a global movement.
Program Expansion
Training period extended to four years to provide comprehensive ministry education. School renamed Christ Missions Academy, later changed back to ABMTC.
Four-Year Program Launch
First batch of 45 students graduate from the expanded four-year program, demonstrating commitment to thorough ministry training.
Growing Impact
67 students graduate, and ABMTC gains international recognition as a premier ground for pastoral and missionary training.
Global Training Center
Over 800 full-time residential students from 40+ nations. Three-year comprehensive program produces graduates serving in 45+ nations worldwide.
Leadership Team
Experienced leaders committed to equipping the next generation
Bishop Dag Heward-Mills
Founder and Chancellor
Founder of ABMTC and Presiding Bishop of Lighthouse Chapel International. Author of numerous books on ministry and church growth.
Bishop Emmanuel Nterful
Vice Chancellor
Experienced minister and educator overseeing academic programs and student development at ABMTC.
Join Our Mission
Be part of a global movement training missionaries to reach every nation with the gospel.