The heavens are telling of the glory of God; and their expanse is declaring the work of His hands. — PSALM 19:1 — Aaron Darlington: TMAI Headquarters | USA The universe is filled with wonder. We are awestruck by the ocean’s magnitude, fascinated by ingenuity, and allured by the intoxicating aroma of fresh-roasted coffee. … Read More
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Beware Defeatism or Syncretism!
Do you not know that when you present yourselves to someone as slaves for obedience, you are slaves of the one whom you obey, either of sin resulting in death, or of obedience resulting in righteousness? — ROMANS 6:16 — Mark Tatlock: President, TMAI Headquarters | USA Do you find yourself thinking that you have no … Read More
A Warning About Empty Words
Many will say to Me on that day, “Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in Your name, and in Your name cast out demons, and in Your name perform many miracles?”And then I will declare to them, “I never knew you; DEPART FROM ME, YOU WHO PRACTICE LAWLESSNESS.” — MATTHEW 7:22-23 — Ramon Covarrubias: TMAI Headquarters … Read More
Blood Must Be Shed
Without shedding of blood there is no forgiveness. — HEBREWS 9:22 — Marco Bovino: TMAI Headquarters | USA This verse lays before us the oldest and the most significant need for all people. The greatest need that is always relevant can be stated in the question, “How can I be forgiven by God?” Long ago Job … Read More
Submission as a Way of Life
You younger men, likewise, be subject to your elders; and all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, for GOD IS OPPOSED TO THE PROUD, BUT GIVES GRACE TO THE HUMBLE. — 1 Peter 5:5 — Bryan David: TMAI Headquarters | USA In America today, submission to authority is seen as naïve, … Read More
Effective Worship in the Marketplace
O Lord, who may abide in Your tent? Who may dwell on Your holy hill? — Psalm 15:1 — Eric Weathers: TMAI Headquarters | USA Psalm 15 motivates believers to openly praise God in the presence of their coworkers, customers, and suppliers. Our psalm describes actions of the redeemed. It demonstrates the commitment, reputation, … Read More
The Bible and Missions: TMAI’s 2024 International Symposium
The truth of Scripture’s sufficiency is timeless and immutable, yet it is being set aside for what is more convenient for the sake of innovation. However, there will always be an inseparability between the Bible and missions. You cannot have God-honoring and truly effective missions work that isn’t directly derived from the Bible.
Commission Fulfilled
And I saw another angel flying in midheaven, having an eternal gospel to preach to those who live on the earth, and to every nation and tribe and tongue and people. — Revelation 14:6 — Mark Tatlock: President, TMAI Headquarters | USA John’s glimpse into the eternal state reveals that the Great Commission will be … Read More
A Song of Praise
Then Moses…sang this song to the Lord, and said… “The Lord is my strength and song, And He has become my salvation.” — Exodus 15:1-2 — Daniel Gumprecht: TMAI Headquarters | USA “Do we sing as much as the birds do? Yet what have birds to sing about, compared with us?” These probing questions … Read More
The Importance of Your Work to Missions
Therefore we ought to support such men, so that we may be fellow workers with the truth. — 3 John 8 — Eric Weathers: TMAI Headquarters | USA How important is your work to missions? Seeing my 20-year corporate career as through a rearview mirror, I wonder how much more fulfilling ministry could have … Read More
TMAI in the 10/40 Window
TMAI currently operates schools in various countries throughout the 10/40 Window, and the influence of these training centers extends well beyond their physical location. Not only can students from across the 10/40 Window join our programs, but, once trained, they can also go back out to spread the gospel among their native people and throughout neighboring countries, where Christ is rarely known.
New Places, Same Principles
It’s easy to feel the world around us is growing more and more complex.
With so many issues and challenges demanding our attention, it can be hard to focus on the right things. In all the chaos, clarity and purpose can be tough to find. And yet, Paul reminds us that we must not be led away from “the simplicity and purity of devotion to Christ” (2 Cor 11:3). When we keep the glory of Christ our primary goal, we will find the focus that we need to lead us forward.
It’s clear that God has led TMAI into a time of increased international opportunities.
Last year, we tallied approximately 55 doors that the Lord opened for future ministry. Though exciting, the complexity of it all is sinking in. As our schools continue to expand and indigenize across cultures, we are seeing an increasing need to resource more languages. And yet, the opportunities keep coming, and when we stop to consider what’s before us, it’s not hard to feel the weight of it all.
Why We Publish: Part Three
It’s impossible to state how crucial a tool this is—to have a complete systematic theology…It’s the best gift you can give church leadership.
Why We Publish: Part Two
“…in order to make a real movement take place I think there has to be more than preaching. I think there has to be writing. And I think people have got to have—in front of them—words that aren’t flying by…words that are frozen on a page. And that lends itself to their thoughtful consideration of those words.”
Year-End Goal: Indigenous Publishing
Alongside preaching, the ability to publish the truth in the common tongue proved to be a major powerhouse behind Luther’s work in the Reformation, and over the past 30 years, we’ve seen this precedent ring true in the work of our Training Centers around the world. Even more than conferences and radio broadcasting, the publication and distribution of good books has brought some of the most enduring fruit to the field that I’ve ever seen. This is why nearly every one of our 18 schools (with over 2,200 students) is engaged in the work of indigenous publishing. They know what happens when people have God’s word explained to them in their own language.
Why We Publish: Part 1
“We must look for every legitimate opportunity to maximize our own in-country network and get the best theological tools into the hands of local church leaders. We obviously don’t want to mimic these false teaching ministries, but we must continue to cultivate a proactive posture toward resourcing the global church.”
Reaching the Global Church through Local Publishing
In 2020, we established the Global Publications Department (GPD) to relieve our schools of their burdens and still make sure they get great books. Led by Rick Kress, the GPD now streamlines the publication and distribution of indigenous biblical resources for all our schools around the world.
Prayers Answered, Preachers Needed
In the past year alone, God has opened doors geographically. He has opened doors relationally. And most importantly, He has opened doors spiritually…Now that so many doors are opening up, we need to continue trusting God to provide the men who will walk through them.
