"I AM BLACK" Ministry (IAB) is an evangelical movement committed to the liberation and stewardship of Black and African identity, culture, and the Christian faith as practiced in Africa. Founded by Nathan Adu-Gyamfi, alongside a group of devoted brothers and sisters who felt a divine calling, the ministry seeks to challenge African Christians to rethink their faith and address the social, political, and economic issues impacting Black and African communities.

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The origins of IAB trace back to September 2008, during Nathan's first year at Theocracy Senior High School. At just 16 years old, Nathan felt inspired by the Lord to establish an organization for young people eager to encounter God through Scripture. This inspiration stemmed from an earlier experience in 2002 at the Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA) in Adabraka, Accra, Ghana. There, Nathan met Amy Chin, a Chinese-American member of the American YMCA on official duties in Ghana. Amy noticed Nathan, who was then outside the YMCA office sketching in his drawing book, and was moved to offer him support. Nathan, who had dropped out of school due to his father’s stroke, received financial assistance from Amy, allowing him to return to school. Although he initially struggled with English, Nathan persevered. Six years later, during a routine visit to the YMCA office, he was invited to join their Friday evening Bible studies, which focused on the book of Esther. This transformative experience inspired Nathan to establish a similar organization upon his return to his village, where he was schooling.

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Nathan founded the "Jewish Association of Young People" (JAYP) with the aim of serving the Seventh Day Congregation of Theocracy by providing water to the elderly and sick, organizing clean-up exercises, and supporting various church activities, including campus evangelism. Despite initial enthusiasm, the organization faced challenges as many members lacked determination, and Nathan was still undergoing spiritual formation. The journey took a poignant turn when Nathan lost his father on October 20, 2008, after a prolonged illness. Guided by Apostle Kadmiel Agbalenyoh, a close friend of his late father and the Missionary in charge of the holy congregation, who became his foster father, Nathan embarked on prophetic studies and joined the "Millennium Preachers Association" to prepare for the Lord’s work.

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In June 2010, after two years of training, Nathan felt a renewed passion for God's work. With the support of 14 young men and women, he founded the Messianic Young Jews Association (MYJA), which later grew to over 100 members and became known as the "Society of Young Messianic Jews" (MYJAINS). This organization made significant contributions through evangelism, Bible studies, and community activities. Despite many trials, Nathan and his team remained steadfast, trusting in the belief that "with God, all things are possible."

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However, in 2014, a challenging period led to the dissolution of the ministry. Nathan faced personal trials, including a controversial decision to marry a young woman he admired, which conflicted with Church doctrines. This led to public confession and discipline, resulting in Nathan receiving 12 lashes in front of a crowd, which ultimately led to the disbanding of the "Society of Young Messianic Jews." Despite these trials, Nathan’s faith remained unshaken, and he continued his theological studies at Ghana Christian University, where he earned a B.A. in Theology with Conflict Management.

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In 2018, Nathan completed his theological studies and, the following year, served as a Pastor and National Deputy Presiding Elder at Keystone Gospel Ministry, a Pentecostal-Charismatic Church in Ghana. During this period, he also worked with the International School of Ministry, lecturing on theological courses.

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Seeking a broader perspective, Nathan pursued further studies at Luther Seminary in the United States. In 2022, he began reconnecting with former MYJAINS, leading to the formation of the Reformed Myjains Ministry. The vision focused on supporting the poor, and orphans, resolving inter-doctrinal conflicts, and building communities starting from Ghana. As new members joined and the movement evolved from an exclusivist conservative approach to a more inclusive liberal theology, they termed their direction "Kenosis" (Self-Emptying). In January 2024, feeling the Lord's urging, they refocused their vision on the liberation and stewardship of Black and African identity and culture, leading to the establishment of "I AM BLACK" Ministry.