Training Church Leaders Worldwide
THE MISSION OF TMAI
TMAI is committed to fulfilling the Great Commission by training indigenous church leaders to be approved pastor-teachers, able to equip their churches to make biblically sound disciples.
FEATURED STORY FROM THE FIELD
LATEST STORIES FROM THE FIELD
“Silas’s passion for the gospel mirrors the heart of a missionary who first brought it to his homeland.”
OCTOBER 2025 • MYANMAR
SEPTEMBER 2025 • USA
Biblical Doctrine has been translated into 14 languages and is developing in nine more. This is how it came about.
AUGUST 2025 • INDONESIA
See how God used His people to prepare the development of Akademi Eksposisi, one of TMAI’s pre-candidate schools.
AUGUST 2025 • MYANMAR
Four years into a civil conflict, EPTA has maintained its ministry of raising effective preachers.
AUGUST 2025 • USA
Under the leadership of several faithful men, TMAI’s first 10 years saw its expansion to 15 training centers.
JUNE 2025 • EUROPE
See how TMAI’s training centers are responding to the Russo-Ukrainian war with gospel-centered care.
JUNE 2025 • EUROPE
Updates from our training centers in Europe as they live out the call to shepherd people in the midst of war.
MAY 2025 • PHILIPPINES
Abraham watched his father teach, lead, and shepherd his local church. By the time he was in high school, he knew…
MAY 2025 • PHILIPPINES
It’s for the people. The people who make up the Church. The people whose entire lives will be transformed by God through His word.
APRIL 2025 • INT’L
TMAI is working with more than 50 training ministries worldwide that recognize the urgent need to train indigenous pastors.
OCTOBER 2025 • MYANMAR
“Leadership is not just words,” Thang Gin said, “but living, showing example with our lives.”
UPCOMING EVENT
WHERE WE TRAIN
School Locations
Below is a list of countries where our schools are located (last updated September 2025). Total countries: 24 | Schools represented: 18
AFRICA
ASIA
CENTRAL EUROPE
EASTERN EUROPE
WESTERN EUROPE
MIDDLE EAST
NORTH AMERICA & CARIBBEAN
SOUTH & CENTRAL AMERICA
HOW TO PARTNER
Strategic Initiatives
Essential Impact Projects
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![Greek Tools for Word of Truth Website and App]()
Greek Tools for Word of Truth Website and App
Amount Needed: $2,000
Project to add powerful Greek study tools to an Arabic Bible study site, better equipping ministry leaders to teach and disciple in this challenging region.
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![Video Recording Equipment for Seminary]()
Video Recording Equipment for Seminary
Amount Needed: $18,000
Equipment and technology upgrades will allow Berea to record classes and conferences, expanding the center's reach in the Spanish-speaking world.
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![Interactive Touch Display for Teaching]()
Interactive Touch Display for Teaching
Amount Needed: $8,750
A new interactive display for SCBT's lecture hall will support faculty as they strive to provide the highest quality of biblical training.
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![Property Purchase for Training Center]()
Property Purchase for Training Center
Amount Needed: $270,000
Construction of a 23,000 sq. ft training center building with more classroom, office, and conference space to meet growing ministry opportunities.
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![Scholarships for TMAI Students]()
Scholarships for TMAI Students
Amount Needed: $1,500,000
Help make training opportunities available so believers around the world can continue being built up in God's Word.
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![Travel to Shepherds Conference for Key Leaders]()
Travel to Shepherds Conference for Key Leaders
Amount Needed: $6,000
This gift will allow 4 of GBS's faculty members to attend Shepherds Conference 2026 and be strengthened in their commitment to teaching the word.
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Church Partnerships
When you invest in training indigenous pastors, you help build up the church from within. Partner with a TMAI Training Center through prayer and financial support—and make your church’s mission investment count for the greatest gospel impact.
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Indigenous Publishing
Many countries around the world face a severe shortage of sound biblical resources in their native languages. Our indigenous publishing efforts eliminate publishing barriers and ensure these trustworthy tools reach those who need them most.
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Center for Biblical Missions
We want to see believers equipped to pursue missions as the Bible commands. Find scripturally based resources, consult with missions leaders, and connect with other believers to develop your global missions strategy.
About
Values
Core biblical values shape our ministry.
Authority of Scripture
Centrality of the Local Church
Priority of the Gospel
Integrity
Distinctives
TMAI's ministry is defined by key principles and practices.
Stewardship
Impact
Ministry
Multiplication
Presence
Longevity
Doctrine
TMAI’s doctrinal statement outlines our core beliefs. All board members, faculty, and administrators sign it annually to prevent doctrinal drift.
History
The roots of our organization go back over 20 years. Since then, TMAI's global efforts have reached several milestones.
1992: First seminary founded in Ukraine
2004: TMAI formally established
2014: Leadership and oversight placed
2020: TMAI Global Publications launched