Make use of the best of local Thai culture from the particular target group in doing the gospel (for example: use the local language, musical instruments, cultural ceremonies, local forms in worship). Help plant and equip churches to enable them to grow into fully indigenous expressions of the gospel in their community following the principles of the scriptures.
2.1 Not based upon social status, education, or gender.
2.2 The individuals demonstrate spiritual gifts and willingness for God to work in and through them and help them mature according to the principles of the scriptures.
Work together in team ministry stressing the importance of group decision making and implementation.
4.1 Culturally sensitive and appropriate to the local target group
4.2 Stress long-term, on-going relationships
4.3 Wholistic approach, reaching the whole person for Christ: spiritual, social, economic, etc.
4.4 Evangelism is the task and responsibility of every believer.
5.1 Foreign missionaries partner with local Thais in equipping and enabling roles.
5.2 TCC has partnership relationships with other Christian groups, both international and domestic.
5.3 Members from other church denominations are not accepted as members of TCC churches without written consent from their former affiliation and/or approval from the Board of the TCC. (This is to prevent any problems of "sheep-stealing".)