We minister first to Him so that we can faithfully minister for Him.
Father's Heart International Ministries exists to minister first to the Lord—to seek His presence, know His heart, and pursue His will and His ways. We believe every true work of ministry begins in intimate fellowship with God. From that place of worship, prayer, and devotion, we are transformed into men and women after God's own heart and equipped to carry His presence into the world.
Our Beginning
Founded in 1998 by Larry and Jana Babel, Father's Heart International Ministries was born through seasons of prayer and fasting as they sought the Lord for His direction. During that time, Larry received a vision of a room filled with the sound and rhythm of a beating heart. The Lord revealed that it was the Father's Heart—a call not simply to minister for Him, but to minister unto Him.
From that moment, the heartbeat of the ministry became clear: to know the Father's heart, His will, and His ways, and to invite others into that same journey of intimacy with Him.
More than two decades later, that vision continues to shape every expression of Father's Heart as a growing team carries the same mission into future generations.
Our Mission
Our desire is to cultivate lives marked by worship, holiness, prayer, and intimacy with God.
We believe that as people learn to abide in His presence, hear His voice, and grow in the knowledge of His Word, they become equipped to fulfill the calling God has placed upon their lives. From the overflow of that relationship, we strengthen the Church, support missionaries, train and equip believers, and encourage every follower of Christ to become an active part of building His Kingdom.
What We Believe
Worship Before Work
We believe ministry begins at the feet of Jesus. Before we serve people, we first minister to the Lord.
His Presence Changes Everything
God's presence is not simply something we experience—it is the place where we are transformed into His likeness.
Every Believer Is Called
We believe every believer is called to hear God's voice, grow in spiritual maturity, and participate in the work of ministry.
We Build the Church
Father's Heart exists to serve the Body of Christ—not replace it. We believe healthy churches are strengthened as every member is equipped and every expression of the fivefold ministry works together in unity.
Holiness Is Beautiful
The fear of the Lord is not fear of rejection but profound reverence, awe, and love for His holiness. It is the beginning of wisdom and the pathway to knowing Him more deeply.
Scriptures That Shape Our Heart
"One thing have I asked of the Lord... that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the Lord."
Psalm 27:4
"Mary therefore took a pound of expensive ointment... and anointed the feet of Jesus."
John 12:3
"...to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ..."
Ephesians 4:12
Our Invitation
Whether you are just beginning your walk with Christ or have served Him for many years, our prayer is that you would discover the joy of knowing Him more deeply.
As we learn to minister first to His heart, He transforms ours—and from that place, He sends us to carry His love, truth, and presence to the world.