The Mission of CBM

CBM is TMAI’s missions resource hub, equipping local churches through biblically grounded resources, strategic guidance, and intentional connections among sending churches, missionaries, and TMAI’s global network of training centers and partner ministries.

Leadership

Dr. Chris Burnett

Director of The Center for Biblical Missions
Center for Biblical Missions, The Master’s Academy International

  • 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.

  • If you or your church would like to discuss church-based missions training, contact Chris at [email protected]

Dr. John Kim

Consulting Coordinator
Center for Biblical Missions, The Master’s Academy International

  • 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, having planted churches in San Diego, San Jose, and Los Angeles. 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.

  • If you or your church would benefit from biblical missions consulting, strategy development, or just a conversation about missions done well, contact John at  [email protected]

Marco Bartholomae

Vice President, Membership and Field Development
The Master’s Academy International

  • 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. 

Ministry Lanes

Content

At the heart of CBM’s content and curriculum is Biblical Missions—a comprehensive textbook and workbook set that lay the theological, historical, and biblical foundations for faithful global missions. All of CBM’s resources flow from these volumes.

We offer a growing library of free resources, including an online course, video discussions, field films, and supplemental articles—all designed to equip local churches worldwide.

Consulting

Our CBM consulting team brings years of pastoral and missionary experience to help local churches think theologically, plan wisely, and serve faithfully in global missions.

Drawing from TMAI's international network of training centers and the wisdom of faithful pastors and missionaries worldwide, we desire to help you strengthen your missions philosophy, partnerships, and practices.

Connecting

CBM’s connecting ministry links like-minded churches, institutions, and field leaders with TMAI's global network of pastoral training centers and with our broader network of partner organizations. Our goal is to build relationships grounded in shared biblical convictions and a common Great Commission vision.

We are here to serve you as you explore international partnerships and seek trusted field connections.