The Chapter of The Order of Mission is the highest authority of the Order. The Chapter (which is made up of the Permanent Members) elects a Senior Guardian who in turn appoints a team of Guardians.

Mark Burgess - Senior Guardian

Mark Burgess is originally from England and has been the Senior Guardian since January 2024. Alongside this role he is an overseas missionary and church planter, living in Lima Peru, where he shares his time between his work in Lima and Pucallpa in the Amazon jungle.

Mark has been married to Anna since 2003 and they have 3 boys, Daniel, Joel and Kaleb. Mark is excited about the future of TOM and he loves to travel, meet people and see new places. He is passionate about sport, especially rugby, but is also a keen runner having completed many full and half marathons.