About Us

Established in 2024

The Indigenous Academy of Ministry is a private Christian training center of the Native American Association of The Christian and Missionary Alliance.

Mission

The mission of the Indigenous Academy of Ministry is to provide biblically-based education and culturally-appropriate training to equip leaders for Christian ministry among Indigenous churches in North America and the world.

Learn More:

     Raising Indigenous Leaders – article

     Challenges of Indigenous Ministry – video

Leadership

Executive Director – Mr. Zane Williams 

Academic Director – Dr. Jennifer Barnett 

Education Consultant and Facilities Management – Dr. Monty Winters 

Campus

Presently, renovations for the Oklahoma City campus are beginning. The property, formerly Lifeline Church, has a sanctuary and education wing as well as an unfinished gymnasium. 

Phase I — Education spaces, including classroom spaces and an AV studio for recording training sessions  

Phase II — Gym and adjoining rooms that include an industrial kitchen, dorm rooms, and additional classroom rooms. 

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Support IAM

If you would like to support IAM through a financial gift, information can be found on our Support page.

Current Needs

• Start-up and Renovation
• General Fund
• Ministry support for Dr. Barnett