About Our Church

Phuket International Church By-laws

Article I: Name and Affiliation Phuket International Church operates under the vision and authority of Go Love Global. It exists to fulfill the Great Commission by cultivating disciples who make disciples while adhering to the greatest commandment of loving God and others.

Article II: Statement of Faith Phuket International Church upholds the core tenets of the Christian faith as outlined in the Bible, recognizing Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior and committing to biblical teaching, worship, fellowship, and service, our core beliefs are outlined in Appendix 1.

Article III: Purpose and Mission The mission of Phuket International Church is to:

• Proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
• Develop and equip disciples to make disciples.
• Provide a welcoming and nurturing community of faith.
• Engage in acts of service and compassion locally and globally.
• Cultivate a culture of worship, prayer, and obedience to God’s word.

Article IV: Leadership Structure

Leadership Team (Elders Board):

• The church is led by a committed leadership team comprising the founder, current lead pastor, associate pastors, and appointed congregation members.
• The founder will remain the chair of the leadership team due to the transient nature of Pastors in Phuket.
• This team is responsible for overseeing the spiritual, administrative, and operational affairs of the church.
• Membership on the leadership team is open to any member of the church, male or female.
• Nomination for new members of the leadership team must be put forward by the leadership team by unanimous decision and approved by a general congregation vote, requiring at least a 2/3 majority in agreement.

Lead Pastor:

• The lead pastor serves as the primary spiritual leader, preacher, and shepherd of the congregation.
• The leadership team, in consultation with the lead pastor, oversees matters related to the pastor’s employment, compensation, and termination.
• The lead pastor abstains from voting on matters concerning their own employment or compensation.
• Pastors of the church will hold two-year terms. After two years, they must receive a unanimous vote from the leadership team to continue their role.

Decision-Making Process:

Major decisions require the unanimous agreement of the leadership team. These include but are not limited to:

• Hiring or termination of pastors.
• Changes in church location.
• Establishment of new church plants.
• Formation of community and church partnerships.
• Clergy compensation and appointments.

Article V: Membership

• Membership is open to all who profess faith in Jesus Christ, have been baptized, and align with the church’s vision and values (Appendix 1).
• Members are encouraged to participate actively in worship, discipleship, fellowship, and service.
• The church reserves the right to provide pastoral care and guidance to members by biblical principles.

Article VI: Financial Stewardship

• The church operates on a budget funded through tithes, offerings, and donations.
• The leadership team ensures financial transparency and accountability.
• Funds are allocated to support ministry operations, missions, staff compensation, and community outreach.

Article VII: Amendments

• Amendments to this constitution require a unanimous vote from the leadership team.
• Proposed amendments must align with biblical principles and the church’s mission.

Article VIII: Dissolution

• In the event of dissolution, the church’s assets shall be distributed to other Christian ministries or charitable organizations in alignment with its mission.
• No part of the assets shall benefit any private individual or entity.

Adopted by Phuket International Church Leadership Team

Date: May 31, 2020

Appendix 1:

Our Beliefs & Values

We believe that God has revealed Himself to be the true and living God, perfect in love and righteous in all his ways; one in essence, existing eternally in the persons of the Trinity: Father, Son and Holy Spirit.  God is to be worshipped and obeyed as the source and Lord of all life. 

Unity

We believe that God has revealed himself through his creation and through the events of redemptive history.  This history is fulfilled in Jesus Christ, the Incarnate Word, who is made known to us by the Holy Spirit in sacred Scripture.  He came to reveal God to us and to provide a way for us to know God personally and have eternal life. 

Liberty

We believe the Bible to be the inspired and trustworthy record of this divine self-disclosure.  As the inspired word of God, it is our only rule of faith and practice.  It is to be taught and preached so that its truth might be applied to all of life.

Love

We believe that People were originally created innocent and pure, but that the first of these fell through the sin of disobedience so all people and all creation since have been separated from God and from each other and in need of reconciliation. 

Salvation

We believe that God has graciously provided salvation through Jesus Christ who died on the cross as the substitutionary atonement for sin, and rose again from the dead to open the way to a new life.  All who place their complete life’s trust in Jesus Christ are saved from their fallen condition by God’s grace alone, apart from works or merit.

Holy Spirit

We believe that God’s Holy Spirit gives new and eternal spiritual life to all that receive Jesus Christ by faith.  The Holy Spirit indwells the believer, providing power and gifting for service and enabling a holy lifestyle.

Eternity

We believe the kingdom of God has come to us in the person of Jesus Christ on earth and that He will return to earth to complete the establishment of God’s eternal reign over all creation.

Body of Christ

We believe that the Church, as the Body of Christ, is to represent the reign of God and to act as its agent and instrument in the world today.