Dr. Ralph G. McCoy, 1915-1996, began his missionary service in 1954. After fruitful ministries in Northern Mexico and Central America he began a new work in Southern Mexico. The unique demands of this multifaceted work necessitated the founding of what has become the Mt. Abarim Baptist Mission International, Inc. in 1967. Mount Abarim works closely with and is operated under the authority of the local church. (Worth Baptist Church in Fort Worth, Texas sponsors the mission.)

When searching for a name for the organization, Dr. Ralph G. McCoy, a man of the Book, found just what he wanted in Numbers 27:12. Mount Abarim was where Moses viewed the regions beyond. Baptist identifies our historic doctrinal position. Mission describes our desire to obey the Great Commission in extending the Gospel. International defines the scope of the outreach now circling the globe. Finally, to protect our donors, Mount Abarim is incorporated as a tax-exempt organization within the United States. Our founder was a visionary and an extremely hard worker. He served faithfully until his death on September 10, 1996 at the age of eighty-one. His influence continues through those whose lives he touched. Perhaps the greatest achievements of Dr. McCoy are yet ahead as the ministries he founded are duplicated all over the world.