ABOUT CBM
The missions, training, and resource arm of The Master's Academy International
As TMAI's missions, training, and resource arm, CBM exists to educate and equip local churches and missions leaders for global missions through biblically grounded resources and strategic guidance.
Who we're connected to
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OUR DEFINITION
“Biblical missions” is the Great Commission task of proclaiming the excellencies of Christ to sinners cross-culturally, with the authority and sufficiency of Scripture governing every dimension of disciple-making.
THE BIBLICAL SEQUENCE
The verbal proclamation of the gospel to the lost
The planting of local churches
Mature churches training faithful indigenous leaders
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, 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.
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.
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More than 100 expert voices from 60 nations of origin or service, including the contributors to the Biblical Missions textbook and new writers on our website.