Dr. Larry K. Nelson founded Agape Global Missions Inc. in May 1992 after the Lord impressed a vision for missions upon his heart while returning from a missions trip in August 1991. The vision was to raise up 500 churches by the end of the decade. It seemed so overwhelming and impossible, yet that sounds just like God. He delights to do the impossible. By 1993, there were 27 churches started in Kenya, Tanzania and the Philippines as well as a Bible College in the Philippines and one in Kingsport, Tennessee. These colleges are used to train others to do the work of the ministry.

By this time we saw the hand of God confirming the "Vision 500". Vision 500 was completed with 506 churches on June 24, 1999, but we haven't stopped. As of May 2010, there have been 882 churches and 16 affiliate churches established in 21 countries, plus 2 more schools established in Colombia. The countries are Angola, Bangladesh, Colombia, Cuba, Democratic Republic of the Congo, France, Haiti, India, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Liberia, Malawi, Mexico, Mozambique, Philippines, South Africa, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, United States, Wales, and Zambia. We have established 26 Schools, 4 businesses, a medical center, and 3 children's centers. Over 1.8 million souls have come to Christ because of the work done through AGM.

Many have asked, why establish a business? That's a good question. There were eight women in Tanzania who were making a living by prostitution and making beer to sell. When a team from AGM ministered in a Crusade, all were saved and completely turned to Christ. AGM bought two sewing machines and thus a Sewing Center was birthed. Today the center is a thriving business making uniforms for school children and military personnel. To God be the glory!

We at AGM believe in going to all the world and preaching the gospel. This includes follow up with the converts in each country with a church and oversight to keep the work ongoing.