What sets The Master’s Academy International apart? We think there are at least six elements that make this ministry model distinct. Today we’re focused on distinctive #5: Maturity.
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Pastor Rick Holland on Partnering with TMAI
Rick Holland serves as senior pastor of Mission Road Bible Church in Kansas City. See how MRBC’s partnership with the Italian Theological Academy has helped spur on their love for Christ—and their passion for His Great Commission. *** My first visit to Italy still echoes loudly in my memory. Beautiful landscapes, kind people, incomparable food, … Read More
Christ on Display for the World to See
“He showed us our future glorification that still awaits. He showed us the justification that we already have. And he exhorted us to live in the present putting ‘Christ in you’ on display for the world to see.” These are the words of an individual who attended a recent TMAI conference in Italy. But the … Read More
What Does Boot Camp Look Like for the Preacher?
Training men to rightly handle the Word of God is a process that takes diligence and patience, but the fruit of those efforts is praiseworthy and glorious. Luigi is a prime example of the impact theological training can have in the life of a student and his church. “The practice, the discovery, the work, the … Read More
The Flesh is Weak, but the Spirit is Strong
Almost a year ago, we told you about Gianluca Pollutri, a graduate of Italian Theological Academy (ITA—The Master’s Academy International’s member school in Italy). Upon graduating ITA, Gianluca and his wife, Sonia, traveled to the United States to continue his pastoral preparations at The Master’s Seminary. Gianluca’s goal was steadfast during his seminary training: to … Read More
A Bold Statement in the Pope’s Backyard
The German Reformer Martin Luther believed that the greatest need in his world was the exposition of God’s Word. The traditions of the Roman Catholic Church had become so entrenched that God’s Word had been silenced and the people were languishing in a spiritual famine. The spiritual dryness that characterized Europe was like tinder waiting … Read More
Scoffer to Scholar: Simone, student at Italian Theological Academy
Simone was not looking for God, but through the faithfulness of one of the students at Italian Theological Academy (ITA), God rescued him. His story is a reminder of the sovereign grace of God and the need for theological clarity and gospel boldness around the world. Simone was a professional soccer player and a professing … Read More
Italian Graduate and the Victory That Has Overcome the World
Gianluca is a graduate of Italian Theological Academy (ITA), where his eyes were opened to expository preaching and biblical pastoral ministry. After graduation, he came to the United States to continue his pastoral preparations with the plan to return to Italy to plant a church and support the TMAI training ministries at ITA. He did … Read More
Beloved Saints in Italy Grateful for TMAI
A student at Italian Theological Academy (ITA) shares a testimonial of the impact that TMAI is having on the churches in his region. His testimonial is a timely reminder that believers all over the world yearn for expository preaching and the training it demands. “My name is David, and I’m a student at ITA. I … Read More
“Our TMAI Story”, by pastor Fred Perry
In 2008 I was pastoring a small church in Montana that had a great heart for missions. We supported Bible translators, church planters, and evangelists to unreached people groups. The elders had a desire to expand our missions’ ministry to come alongside those who train national pastors. While there are many important tasks left unfinished, … Read More
