ABOUT CBM
The Center for Biblical Missions
As the missions training and resource arm of The Master’s Academy International (TMAI), CBM exists to educate and equip local churches and missions leaders for global missions through biblically grounded resources and strategic guidance.
What we believe
We believe:
The Great Commission is the central directive of New Testament missions given by Christ’s authority, based upon the sufficiency of Scripture, and empowered by the Holy Spirit.
Be encouraged…
…to embrace disciple-making beginning by confronting unbelief, proclaiming the gospel, calling for repentance, and forming mature believers within the context of the church.
OUR DEFINITION
“Biblical missions” is the Great Commission task of proclaiming the excellencies of Christ to sinners cross-culturally and applying the authority and sufficiency of Scripture to every activity of disciple-making in all contexts.
THE BIBLICAL SEQUENCE
The verbal proclamation of the gospel to the lost
The planting of local churches
Mature churches training faithful indigenous leaders
Has “Missions” Lost Its Meaning?
The word “missions” in today’s evangelical world has been stretched beyond recognition—absorbed by political activism, social reform, and ecumenical compromise. It’s time to cut through the confusion by recovering the concept of “biblical missions.”
Put Biblical Missions into Practice.
If you are eager to live out biblical missions, then explore our free resources, take our free missions course, and speak with a CBM consultant. We want to help equip you to fulfill the Great Commission with clarity and conviction.
Common questions
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CBM is part of The Master’s Academy International (TMAI), which supports biblically sound theological and ministry training centers around the world. Those training centers prepare pastors and church leaders in their own countries. CBM serves local churches with missions resources built on the same convictions, and we’re working with the training centers to bring these resources into their classrooms.
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Yes. Our articles, videos, and the Principles of Biblical Missions course are free, and so are conversations with our team about your church’s missions program. The Biblical Missions textbook and workbook are available for purchase.
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CBM holds the doctrinal statement of The Master’s Academy International. You can read it at tmai.org/about/doctrine.
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More than 100 pastors, missionaries, and scholars who come from or serve in 60+ nations. They include the contributors to the Biblical Missions textbook as well as newer writers on our website. Our team edits and reviews every article before it’s published.
Our team
Dr. Chris Burnett
DIRECTOR OF THE CENTER FOR BIBLICAL MISSIONS
Dr. Chris Burnett (Ph.D) serves as the Director of the Center for Biblical Missions. He brings a rich background as a former missionary to Italy and as a professor of missions, theological research, and pedagogy at The Master’s Seminary in Los Angeles.
Dr. John Kim
CONSULTING COORDINATOR
Dr. John Kim (D.Min) serves as the Consulting Coordinator for the Center for Biblical Missions. He has been in pastoral ministry since 1987 and involved in church planting since 1998. His heart for missions has led him to support church plants in the Czech Republic, Argentina, and the UK, and to participate in short-term missions since 2000. John also serves with The Master’s Fellowship as Director of Pastoral Care and Director of Asian American Ministries. He is committed to encouraging and strengthening pastors around the world.
Marco Bartholomae
VICE PRESIDENT, MEMBERSHIP AND FIELD DEVELOPMENT
Marco Bartholomae(Th.M.) serves as the Vice President of Membership and Field Development at The Master’s Academy International (TMAI), where he also gives leadership to the Center for Biblical Missions. Originally from Berlin, Germany, Marco served at the European Bible Training Center (EBTC) from 2007 to 2021 and helped to plant a church in downtown Berlin in 2016. He is passionate about equipping the global church for faithful missions and leadership.