Founder Allen Avery
The founder of AOM, Allen Wade Avery Jr., passed away on June 26, 2010, after being diagnosed with a brain tumor in August 2009. We would like to thank all of you who prayed for him, his wife Janelle, and their family during this time.
While our hearts are heavy at our loss, we rejoice that his body, mind, and spirit are now free as he is no longer confined to his physical body. After serving in Africa for forty years, he is receiving his reward.
While his death might have come unexpectedly, it was no surprise to God. Seven years ago, God called Scott and his family to work with Allen and Janelle who mentored Scott in preparation for the day when Allen would hand over the leadership of AOM to Scott.
AOM is committed to continuing the work Allen and Janelle began in southern Africa. Allen's dream from AOM's inception was that the ministry would outlive his life, and that it would continue reaching the unreached for Christ Jesus until the Lord comes again.
Janelle Avery continues to be involved in AOM and is the administrator for Themba Le'Ntandane (Hope for the Orphan), AOM's orphan assistance program for Zimbabwe.