TEL International has taken the necessary measures on multiple levels to ensure the oversight of its ministry and its endurance in faithfulness. Our structure of accountability is two-fold: (1) A fellowship of supporting churches; and (2) a board of directors. Our governance structure has a dual focus: achieving the organization’s social mission and ensuring the organization is viable. Both responsibilities relate to fiduciary responsibility that a board of trustees has with respect to the exercise of authority over the explicit actions the organization takes. This structure provides the foundation for our work to make disciples, plant churches, develop leaders, and bring life changing aid to families who are facing the world’s toughest challenges. We believe that public trust and accountability is an essential aspect of organizational viability, so that it achieves the social mission in a way that is respected by those whom the organization serves and the society in which it is located.

Supporting Church Accountability

There are a number of supporting churches that assist us in both counsel and oversight. The unwavering principles by which these churches hold us accountable are as follows: (1). TEL International recognizes that the churches have the right and responsibility to request any information or investigate any matter that would be relevant to the goal of accountability – doctrine, practice, ethics, finances, etc. (2). TEL International will be proactive in providing a quarterly financial report to the churches. (3). TEL International will be proactive in notifying the churches of any major changes in policy or doctrine or of any major decisions affecting the ministry – expansion into new fields of labor, appointment of new missionaries, major projects, etc., and (4). TEL International recognizes that the churches have the right and responsibility to publicize any concern with our doctrine or ethics and to withdraw fellowship if the matter should remain unresolved.

Board of Directors

As a 501(c)(3) (or non-profit) organization, TEL International has a board of directors to aid in directing and monitoring its activities, and is governed by individuals invested in Kingdom work. A commitment to and understanding of missions work is vital to each board member as they guide this organization.