About

Leadership

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. 

Dr. Chris Burnett

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

  • Dr. Chris Burnett (Ph.D) serves as the Director of Content and Curriculum for the Center for Biblical Missions. He brings a rich background as a former missionary to Italy and as a professor of missions and research at The Master’s Seminary. In this role, he oversees the development of biblically faithful missions training resources and collaborates with global partners to support and strengthen their training efforts.

  • 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]

Josiah Sisto

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

  • Josiah Sisto (M.Div.) serves as the Center for Biblical Missions Coordinator. Originally from Pennsylvania, Josiah has a background in organization and administration. For the past three years, he has worked as the editorial project manager for the Biblical Missions textbook. Inspired by the example of Andrew Fuller, Josiah is a dedicated "rope holder" for global gospel ministry.

  • If you or your church would like to talk about how  the center can bless your missions program, contact Josiah at  [email protected]