LEADERSHIP TEAM
At the heart of IBTI is a dynamic, international, and intergenerational leadership team committed to guiding the life and growth of the college. Each member brings unique gifts and perspectives, contributing to different areas of the college’s mission and day-to-day operations.
As of July 2025, Davide and Lisa have taken on the primary leadership of the college, building on the faithful legacy of Eliana and John, who continue to serve IBTI through teaching, mentoring, and leadership in key areas. Their years of working together have shaped a culture of collaboration, honour, and shared vision that continues to mark this next chapter.
Lisa and Davide are excited to lead the college into its next season - equipping individuals for lifelong discipleship and advancing the mission of the Kingdom of God across generations and nations.
DAVIDE LENTINI
LEADER IN TRANSITION
Whether cheering for his favourite football team or baking a perfect Italian focaccia, Davide exercises zeal in his everyday. Since being a student at IBTI in 2019, where he met his wife, Lisa, and pursuing certification as an AoG GB minister, Davide’s heart for mission has continued to take shape. Having spent time on the mission field abroad, his desire is to see the IBTI grow in its missional impact: to forge stronger connections with the global church and bring the Gospel message to unreached communities.
LISA LENTINI
LEADER IN TRANSITION
A history buff at heart, Lisa has a passion for learning that spills into many areas of her life. After studying at IBTI, she went on to gain certification as an AoG GB minister and pursue a BA in Theology. Speaking five European languages herself, Lisa loves the thriving cross-cultural and intergenerational dynamic of the college community. Her passion for kingdom discipleship and global mission feeds her eagerness to see the college play a significant role in these areas on a wider scale.
JOHN WHYTE
OPERATIONS DIRECTOR
John and his wife, Eliana, have been in ministry together since 1986, first in Spain as AoG GB missionaries and church planters, then at the IBTI as volunteers and Directors. John would tell you that, as a man who grew up on his cousin’s ranch, horses are a man’s best friend. But once you get to know him you discover his true passion is people: the walking side by side, the everyday living, serving, and challenging one another in Christ. His daily desire is to model the missional heart of God and to teach and reproduce that heart in others. No wonder he loves his service to the community as a NHS chaplain.
ELIANA WHYTE
PRINCIPAL
Ministering together with her husband as an AoG GB missionary for nearly 40 years, Eliana has served at the IBTI since 2003. She carries a remarkable gift for teaching—one that deeply transforms the lives of her students, inspiring growth, purpose, and a deeper walk with God. Possessing a powerful anointing for hospitality, Eliana has gathered people around the banquet table for years out of love for Christ’s community. Her desire is for the IBTI to demonstrate and reproduce this kingdom culture where the training, raising, and discipling of people is done within community. In addition, Eliana also serves as a valued member of the Board of Directors for the Assemblies of God Great Britain.
BOARD MEMBERS
The Board members support IBTI by overseeing its mission and vision, guiding strategic initiatives, and ensuring that IBTI remains aligned with its core values. Their spiritual wisdom, experience, and dedication are integral to the ongoing impact and legacy of IBTI.
Bernard Lewis
Mark Sherratt
John Whyte
Simon Pastorello
Martin Sheppard