Christians Teaching Christians Bylaws

CHRISTIANS TEACHING CHRISTIANS BYLAWS

Article I. Name

The name of this organization shall be Christians Teaching Christians, hereinafter also referred to as CTC or the ministry.

Article II. Incorporation

The organization shall be organized as a nonprofit corporation in accordance with the South Carolina Nonprofit Corporation Act, as amended. The organization has been created exclusively for purposes subsequent to section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

Article III. Location

The address of the registered office of CTC shall be within the state of the organization’s registered agent. The address and registered agent may be changed from time to time. Any changes require the notification of the appropriate state(s) agencies.

Article IV. Purpose

The purpose of Christians Teaching Christians is to glorify God primarily through the training of indigenous pastors for the purpose of these pastors training other indigenous pastors and church leaders, where they live, in the preaching and teaching of the Word, regardless of their educational or economic situation.

Mission Statement:

Christians Teaching Christians (CTC) exists to equip believers worldwide with biblically sound teaching and training, fostering a global community committed to biblical literacy, doctrinal integrity, and gospel-centered discipleship. Our mission is to provide theological education, strengthen local churches, and support church planting efforts to ensure the faithful spread of the gospel.

2. Vision Statement:

CTC envisions a world where every believer has access to theologically rich, biblically faithful resources, empowering them to grow in their faith and effectively teach others. We establish and support Christ-centered churches worldwide, ensuring that biblical truth is proclaimed and practiced in every nation. Biblical illiteracy and theological drift are increasing challenges in churches globally. Many pastors and lay leaders lack access to sound, doctrinally solid training resources. CTC seeks to provide free or low-cost biblical training materials, online courses, and leadership development rooted in historic Christian orthodoxy. Furthermore, there is a critical need for faithful church planting efforts that prioritize biblical teaching and pastoral training. CTC aims to support and establish churches firmly grounded in Scripture.

Article V. Organizational Structure

International Director of Ministries (IDMin), Christians Teaching Christians (CTC)

Shall be the chief operating officer of CTC, functioning under the guidance of the Board of Directors, hereinafter also referred to as the Board. Shall be approved by the Board of Directors. Is an ex officio, voting member of the Board of Directors. May not be Chairperson of the Board. Compensation shall be determined, at least annually, by the Board.

2. Assistant International Director of Ministries (AIDMin), CTC

Shall assist the IDMin of CTC, functioning under the guidance of the IDMin and the Board of Directors. Shall be approved by the Board of Directors. Is an ex officio, voting member of the Board of Directors. May not be Chairperson of the Board. Compensation shall be determined, at least annually, by the Board.

3. Director, Continent and /or Country, Regional Administrators

The need for continent or country directors shall be determined by the International Director of Ministries, in conjunction with the Board. A continent or country director may be deleted or added from time to time. Shall be approved by the Board of Directors. Shall serve under the direction of the International Director of Ministries or as delegated by the IDMin.

4. Board of Directors

Hereinafter may also be referred to as the Board. Shall be responsible for determining the direction of the CTC ministry, selecting the International Director of Ministries, setting the operational policy of the ministry, Shall review the effectiveness of the leadership of the International Director of Ministries in attaining the direction determined by the Board of Directors.

Article VI. Duties / Responsibilities of the Organizational Officers

1. International Director of Ministries (IDMin)

Appointed by the Board.
Manages the operations of the ministry toward attaining the direction of the CTC ministry as determined by the Board.
Is a voting member of the board.
Financial oversight of all the ministry monies, including fundraising, receiving funds and approving expenditures.
Oversight of all personnel, including their selection and performance. Selection, creation, and development of classes in new areas.
Developing new teaching materials as needed. Maintaining the standards of the ministry
Assuring that CTC remains focused on its vision and purpose

2. Assistant International Director of Ministries (AIDMin),

Shall assist the of CTC, functioning under the guidance of the IDMin and the

Board of Directors.

Shall be approved by the Board of Directors.
Is an ex officio, voting member of the Board of Directors. May not be Chairperson of the Board.
Compensation shall be determined, at least annually, by the Board.

3. Country / Area Coordinator

May be responsible for an area, one country, or multiple countries.
Organize classes wherever they are able.
Required to travel in their countries / areas in order to identify, qualify, assist, and supervise CTC Teachers. (CTC will provide funding for travel and supplies, including purchase of Bibles, as needed/available.)
Provide a monthly report to the Regional Administrator that includes activity and expenditures for the immediate previous month.

4. CTC Teachers

Are volunteers.
Preferably graduates of a Bible college, but not required.
Christians who are mature enough to comprehend and explain the CTC teaching materials
Responsible for maintaining class records and awarding certificates.
Pastors who successfully complete the training will be given a certificate.
CTC classes will be open to any interested persons, to include lay Christians and non-Christians.
Attendees who attend a majority of the training will be given a certificate of attendance
The curriculum and training / teaching will be provided without cost to the trainees / attendees.

Article VII. Board of Directors (Board)

Number of Directors

The Board shall consist of a minimum of five (5) directors, including the International Director of Ministries, All of the Board shall be independent from the operations of the ministry with the exception of the Ex-Officio International Director of Ministries.

2. Election, Qualifications, and Obligations of Directors

Potential Board Directors may be nominated by any member of the Board.
A Director shall be elected by an affirmative vote of the majority of the current Board.
Directors shall sign the CTC Statement of Faith.
Directors shall agree to and support the stated purposes, mission and methodology of CTC.
Directors shall attend all Board meetings, either in person or by teleconference / video conference, unless excused by the Chairperson.
Directors shall pay all their own expenses to attend Board meetings. Directors shall financially support CTC as God leads.
No Director of the Board shall officially represent CTC, unless authorized by the Board, to establish affiliation with any person or other organization.

3. Term of Office

Directors shall be elected for a term of five (5) years. Directors may be re-elected for additional five (5) year terms.

4. Removal and Resignation of a Director of the Board.

Removal of a member of the Board of Directors requires a two-thirds vote of the current Board.
It is requested that a member of the Board who desires to resign, submit a letter of resignation via regular mail or email directed to the Chairperson or the International Director of Ministries.

5. Officers of the Board of Directors

Shall be Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, Secretary, Treasurer. A Director of the Board

may hold more than one (1) office.

6. Duties of the Board

Pray regularly
Support financially the CTC ministries at whatever level is possible
Appoint officers of the board
Elect new Directors of the Board
Appoint such employees and / or agents as may be necessary to carry out the ministry functions of CTC.
Approve, by majority vote, an accountant.
Establish policy for the organization and facilitate the implementation of those policies.
Solicit financial support for CTC, as led by God.
Establish committees, as needed, to carry out the functions of the Board. Periodically review the progress of the ministry to meet organizational goals. Review the annual Internal Revenue Service report.
Review outside audit each fiscal year.
Authorize expenditures for contracted services (e.g. audit, accountant, field expenses, etc.) performed on the behalf of CTC.
Formulate and approve an annual budget.
Receive reports on charitable financial use for tithe-on-tithe.
Make appropriate recommendations to the International Director of Ministries,
Authorize affiliation with other organizations that promote views consistent with those of CTC.
Review By-laws at least every three (3) years and effect changes as deemed necessary.
Represent CTC ministry to the supporters. Represent the supporters to the Board.

7. Board Meetings

Shall be held at least once every calendar year.
Special meetings may be called by the Chairperson of the Board or by a quorum of the Directors of the Board upon reasonable notice to the other members of the Board.
The Chairperson shall notify members of the Board as far in advance as possible of the date, time, and location of the annual meeting, but no less than one (1) month.
Location of the Board meetings will be by consensus of the Board.
The Chairperson shall provide all other Board members an agenda, at least one (1) week prior to the meeting, specifying the proposed business to be conducted. Items may be added or removed before or during the Board meeting by consensus of the attending Board members.
Directors shall attend all Board meetings, either in person or by teleconference / video conference, unless excused by the Chairperson.
A quorum shall consist of the presence of the majority of the current Board.
Passage of an item of business shall require a majority vote in the affirmative in a meeting in which a quorum has been established.
The act of the majority of members of the Board in a meeting in which a quorum participates shall be the act of the Board.
Each member of the Board shall have one (1) vote.

Article VIII. Committees

Calling a Committee

From time to time, the Board may wish to establish a committee. Committees shall report

directly to the Board, unless otherwise stated. Committees shall have a specific purpose.

2. Membership of Committee

Committees may have as members of that committee persons who are not members of the Board.
Committees must have at least one member of the Board on any given committee. The Board member shall serve as chairperson of that committee.

Article IX. Duties / Responsibilities, Officers of the Board of Directors

Chairperson

Shall preside at all meetings of the Board of Directors.
Call meetings of the Board of Directors.
Shall compose and provide an agenda to be approved by the Board of Directors at least one week (1) prior to any called meeting.
Shall sign, with any other officer of the Board, any agreements / contracts that the Board of Directors authorizes.

2. Vice Chairperson

Assists the Chairperson in carrying out the duties of the Chairperson. Presides in the absence of the Chairperson.
Assumes the role of Chairperson in the event that the Chairperson dies, resigns, or if found by the Board to be unable to continue official duties.

3. Secretary

May be a non-board member appointed by the board to manage the secretarial duties.
Shall record and maintain minutes of all meetings of the Board. Shall present said minutes at meetings of the Board for approval.
Shall maintain records of the activities and transactions of the organization

4. Treasurer

Shall arrange for a certified public accountant to assist in maintaining the financial records of the organization.
Shall serve as liaison between the accountant and the Board. Shall present financial reports to the Board. (See Article X).
If a budget committee is established by the Board, shall be chairperson of that committee.
Shall present to the Board a budget for the next fiscal year.
Shall give a minimum of three (3) months’ notice when resigning from the
position.

Article X. Financial Guidelines

Policy

Record keeping, and bank accounts will have at least two (2) members of the Board as legal signees.

No monies transfers (check, wire, etc.) will be enacted without the approval of the International Director of Ministries of CTC. In the absence of the International Director of Ministries, a majority of the Board must approve the transfer of any monies.

2. Procedures

Donations will be collected at least monthly and deposited in the bank as soon as possible.
Donations will be posted to the bookkeeping within two days of depositing in the bank.
Treasure will provide a mid-year (January through June) summary report of donations and expenditures to the Chairperson of the Board by the end of July.
Expense receipts will be forwarded to the treasurer each month, if possible.

3. No Director of the Board shall conduct Board business that will result in income or gain to

that Director or the Director’s immediate family. This does not apply to the compensation

approved for the International Director of Ministries, by the Board of Directors, or

compensation for others specifically approved by a majority of the Board of Directors.

4. Financial records will be transparent to the Board of Directors

Article XI. Other

These by-laws may be amended, or new bylaws may be adopted by a two-thirds vote of the current Board of Directors.