G.BHASKER RAO
ABOUT
The Pastor’s Council of India Trust (PCI Trust) is the Body of Lord Jesus Christ, registered under Section 4 of the Indian Trusts Act, 1882, dedicated to the welfare of pastors, all the Christians, and churches protection, and professional regulation across India. The Trust operates in accordance with Articles 19(1)(c), 19(1)(g), 25, and 26 of the Constitution of India, which guarantee the freedom to form associations, the right to practice any profession or occupation, the right to profess, practice, and propagate religion, and the right to manage religious institutions, subject to public order, morality, health, and other reasonable restrictions.
The PCI Trust aims to protect the rights, privileges, and interests of pastors and Christians, regulate theological practices in churches, and promote high standards of Bible-based theological education. It seeks to ensure Church Pastors receive equal protection, respect, and recognition under the law. It addresses disparities faced by genuine Pastors and regulates the profession to maintain theological and ethical integrity. Importantly, as per the PCI mandate, no one can self-style as a Pastor without proper enrollment, theological training, and adherence to biblical principles, thereby curbing the proliferation of unqualified or fraudulent practitioners. To ensure professional conduct and discipline among pastors, evangelists, and Bible college students, while fostering the spiritual and professional by spreading the Word of God in India.
A professional church pastor, evangelist, or Bible college lecturer is defined as an individual with approved theological qualifications who continuously updates their skills and knowledge in Holy Bible specialization, adheres to biblical ethics, rules, and regulations, and upholds the sacred vocation of ministry as outlined in Scripture, such as the Great Commission in Matthew 28:18-20 and Acts 1:8. As declared in Jeremiah 3:15: “And I will give you pastors according to mine heart, which shall feed you with knowledge and understanding.”
Declaration on the Holy Bible
The Pastors’ Council of India (PCI) solemnly declares that the Holy Bible serves as the Universal Constitution—a timeless and authoritative guide to eternal life, human dignity, liberty, justice, and a civilized society. The Bible is not merely a religious book; it provides a comprehensive way of life that upholds the sanctity of human life, promotes peace and environmental stewardship, and fosters moral and ethical conduct under God’s divine order.
The Holy Bible leads humanity toward truth, righteousness, and responsible living, offering principles that transcend culture, nation, and time. Its teachings form a foundational framework for harmonious coexistence, moral governance, and the spiritual fulfilment of mankind.
In this spirit, the Pastors’ Council of India respectfully appeals to the United Nations Organization and to all nations of the world to recognize the universal significance of the Holy Bible, not merely as a religious text, but as a guiding constitutional framework for humanity.
Furthermore, the Pastors’ Council of India urges global authorities to remove Christianity from the list of religions, affirming its unique role as a universal truth and divine way of life that transcends traditional religious categorization, while fully honoring its profound theological depth as the path to eternal life.
Disciplinary Action
The Pastors’ Council of India solemnly declares that the Holy Bible serves as the Universal Constitution, a timeless guide to eternal life, human dignity, liberty, and civilized society, rather than merely a religious book. It leads individuals toward a way of life that respects human life, promotes environmental stewardship, and fosters ethical conduct under God’s divine order.
In this spirit, the Pastors Council of India appeals to the United Nations Organization and all nations of the earth to recognize the Holy Bible’s universal significance and to remove Christianity from the list of religions. This affirmation underscores the Bible’s role as a foundational framework for humanity, transcending traditional religious categorization while honoring its theological depth as the path to spiritual fulfilment.
The Pastor’s Council of India (PCI) solemnly declares that the Holy Bible serves as the Universal Constitution and the path to eternal life. We earnestly appeal to all the nations of the world to recognise the Bible not merely as religious book but as a guiding framework for humanity. Furthermore, we urge global authorities to remove Christianity from the list of religions, affirming its unique role as a universal truth that transcends religious categorization.