Mark Bates
Mark Bates is MTW's senior director of U.S. Operations. Mark has a B.A. in Greek from Bryan College and a master's degree from RTS. He served as youth and singles pastor at Orangewood PCA, and founded University Presbyterian Church in Orlando. From 2007-2021, Mark served as senior pastor of Village Seven PCA in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Mark and his wife, Tricia, have three daughters.
Values that matter: Mercy, justice, and the love of God
The mission isn’t vague or mysterious—we’re called to be His witnesses. But what exactly does that mean? Is it preaching the Word? Is it caring for the poor?
Values that matter: Reformed and covenantal
Sound doctrine and theology are essential to our mission because, to put it bluntly, bad theology hurts people. We aim to be a ministry that is guided, inspired, and shaped by our theology. This is why we value being Reformed and covenantal.
Values that matter: Grace-based
At MTW, God’s grace isn’t just the heart of the message we share—it’s the very foundation that shapes how we live and what we do.
Reformed and Covenantal: Why Doctrine Matters in Missions
Our mission is to make disciples, not Calvinists. But when poor theology twists the gospel of grace, solid doctrine is fundamental.
Should We Still Send Missionaries?
Why should we send missionaries around the world when there are so many needs here?
The Smoke of a Thousand Villages: Responding to the Mission of the Church
Today, the gospel is spreading like wildfire. Yet many places around the world there is still no sufficient gospel witness.