Constitución y estatutos

Name

The name of this organization shall be Kingdom Word Missions (KWM).

Amended by the Board, effective 13 October 2026. Adopted in 2023 as the Canada Interior Mission (CIM).

Purpose

The purpose of Kingdom Word Missions is to proclaim the gospel of the kingdom of Jesus Christ in all the world, for a witness unto all nations, and to serve the spiritual and physical needs of people wherever the Lord sends us.

Amended by the Board, effective 13 October 2026. Adopted in 2023 as: “The purpose of the Canada Interior Mission is to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ and serve the spiritual and physical needs of people in the interior regions of Canada.”

Statement of Faith

The Mission affirms the divine inspiration, truthfulness, and authority of the Bible as the Word of God. It holds to the essential doctrines of historical and classical Christianity.

Relationships

The Mission is an indigenous and independent entity that may partner with other like-minded missions or churches for greater effectiveness but will remain self-governing.

Membership

Membership is open to all who affirm the Statement of Faith and who regularly contribute time, talents, or finances to the Mission. Voting membership is granted after 6 months of active participation.

Governing Body

The governing body of the Mission shall be a Board of Directors composed of 7–15 members. At least two thirds of the Board must be residents of Canada. The Board is responsible for oversight, mission-wide policies, selection of officers, and approval of budgets and financial objectives.

Officers

The officers shall be President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer, nominated by the Board from among its members.

Meetings

An Annual General Meeting shall be held each year. Special meetings may be called by the President, the Board of Directors, or by petition of two thirds of voting members.

Local Churches

The Mission encourages the formation of local churches but does not seek denominational control over these. Local churches are owned and governed by their members.

Amendments

This Constitution may be amended by a two-thirds vote of the members present and voting at an official meeting, provided the amendment was introduced at the previous meeting.

Dissolution

Should the Mission cease operations, all assets shall be distributed to one or more organizations aligned with its Purpose.

Bylaws

The Board of Directors shall establish bylaws consistent with this Constitution, defining additional policies and procedures for the governance, management, and discipline of the Mission.