Nathan Busenitz
Nathan Busenitz began teaching at The Master’s University in 2000 as an adjunct faculty member in the communication department. From 2003–2009, Nathan served as a full-time member of the pastoral staff at Grace Community Church. In 2008, he began teaching historical theology at The Master’s Seminary, and became a full-time faculty member in 2009. He currently co-pastors the Cornerstone fellowship group at Grace Church. Nathan and his wife, Beth, have four children.
Tom Patton
Tom has been on staff at Grace Church since 2001. He has served as pastor over membership, and currently serves as pastor of congregational care ministries, providing pastoral support to individuals and families during times of trial through counseling, visitations, and discipleship. Tom earned his B.A. at The Master's University and his M.Div. at The Master's Seminary, where he also serves as an adjunct professor. Tom co-pastors the Joint Heirs fellowship group. He and his wife, Lori, have three wonderful sons.
Mark Tatlock
Prior to being appointed to his full-time role with TMAI, Dr. Tatlock served as Executive Vice President and Provost of The Master’s University. Mark brings 17 years of executive administrative experience to TMAI, and has been active in theological training for cross-cultural ministry within urban and international contexts. He is eager to invest in strengthening TMAI’s development and academic divisions. As a graduate of The Master’s Seminary, he is committed to TMAI’s theological distinctives and the priority of pastoral training.
Mark and his wife Lisa have five children: Jacob, Josiah, Hope, Paul, and Olivia. Care for orphans and foster children is an area of personal concern for them both, believing that God would have His people model the amazing picture of the Gospel and of His love that is found in adoption.
Justin Harris
Justin began his ministry at Grace Church in 2010 after graduating from Bible college with a B.A. in Bible and a double minor in Pastoral Theology and Music. Before serving as the pastor of membership, he coordinated membership classes, interviewed prospective members, and helped oversee the new visitor ministry. Justin graduated from The Master’s Seminary in 2014. He and his wife, Tonya, have two daughters and three sons.