The name of this organization shall be CrossCulture Community (Korean: 크로스컬처 커뮤니티).

The principal office of this organization shall be located in Seoul, Republic of Korea. Branch offices or liaison offices may be established domestically or internationally as needed.

This organization exists to serve the public interest through cultural, educational, and humanitarian activities that make the knowledge and heritage of the Bible accessible to all people. This organization does not exist primarily to propagate the doctrines of any specific religion, but rather to convey the historical, legal, cultural, spiritual, and civilizational significance of the Bible to the general public.

To achieve the purpose stated in Article 3, this organization shall carry out the following activities:

1. Public educational and cultural events promoting cross-cultural understanding and exchange between Korea and the global community
2. Development and distribution of educational programs and resources centered on the historical, legal, cultural, spiritual, and civilizational significance of the Bible
3. Support for humanitarian and community development initiatives in Korea and internationally
4. Vision development, feasibility research, and advancement of the Museum of the Bible Korea in Seoul
5. Production and distribution of bilingual (Korean and English) content and digital resources
6. Collaborative programs with churches, schools, civil organizations, and domestic and international partner institutions
7. Any other activities necessary to fulfill the organization's purpose

Any individual who supports the mission and public purposes of this organization may become a member. Membership is available to individuals only. Legal entities, organizations, and corporations may not hold membership. Membership is non-transferable and may not be purchased, sold, or assigned.

Any person wishing to become a member shall follow this procedure:

1. Read and agree to these bylaws and the membership information packet
2. Complete and submit the official membership application form
3. Receive confirmation and approval from the organization's President

Membership is valid from the date of confirmation and shall be renewed annually. There are no membership dues. Voluntary donations do not affect membership standing or voting rights in any way.

All registered members shall have the following rights:

1. Voting rights at the General Assembly (one member, one vote)
2. Right to recommend board candidates (subject to qualification requirements under Article 17)
3. Right to access the organization's annual activity report and financial statements
4. Right to participate in organizational events and programs
5. Right to receive regular newsletters and organizational updates

All members shall have the following responsibilities:

1. Uphold these bylaws and the mission and values of the organization
2. Participate in the General Assembly or submit a written proxy vote when unable to attend
3. Conduct themselves in a manner consistent with the public-interest purposes of the organization
4. Notify the organization of any changes to their contact information

Any member may voluntarily resign at any time by written notice. Members who do not agree with the finalized version of these bylaws retain the right to resign before submission to the Republic of Korea government.

Membership may be revoked by resolution of the Founding Board in the following circumstances:

1. Conduct contrary to the organization's mission or public-interest purposes
2. Membership obtained by false or misleading information
3. Actions that damage the reputation of the organization
4. No contact for a period of one year or more

The General Assembly shall consist of all registered members of this organization and shall be the highest decision-making body of the organization. The General Assembly holds voting authority only on matters specified in Article 11. Matters within the exclusive authority of the Founding Board are not subject to General Assembly resolution.

The General Assembly shall vote on the following matters:

1. Election and removal of General Board directors (from a pre-approved slate of candidates vetted by the Founding Board)
2. Approval of the annual activity plan and budget
3. Review and approval of the annual activity report and financial statements
4. Amendment of these bylaws (excluding the protected mission clause of Article 3 and the protected provisions of Article 29)
5. Any other matters brought before the General Assembly by the Founding Board

A regular General Assembly shall be convened at least once per year. An extraordinary General Assembly may be convened by resolution of the Founding Board or upon written request of at least one-fifth of the total membership. Notice of any General Assembly shall be sent by email at least 14 days prior to the meeting and shall specify the agenda.

The General Assembly may be held in person in Seoul, by video conference (Zoom or equivalent), or in a hybrid format. Participation by video conference carries the same legal standing as in-person attendance.

The General Assembly may convene when at least one-tenth of the total membership is present (in person, by video, or by proxy). Resolutions shall be adopted by a majority vote of members present or represented by proxy. Amendment of these bylaws requires a two-thirds majority of members present or represented. In the event of a tie vote, the President shall exercise a casting vote.

Members who cannot attend the General Assembly in person may vote by written proxy. The following rules govern proxy voting:

1. Proxy forms must be submitted to the President at least 7 days before the General Assembly
2. A proxy may only be granted to another registered member or to the President — not to any outside party
3. No single member may hold proxies from more than 3 other members
4. A proxy is valid only for the agenda items specified in the advance notice
5. Proxy forms submitted by email or digital signature are valid
6. Video participation or written proxy from geographically distant members (including overseas members) carries the same legal standing as in-person attendance

The board governance of this organization shall consist of two tiers:

1. Founding Board — the permanent stewardship body responsible for guarding the mission and founding vision of the organization
2. General Board — elected by the General Assembly, participates in organizational activities and operational matters

The Founding Board takes precedence over the General Board and the General Assembly. Only the Founding Board holds voting authority on the protected matters specified in Article 29.

The Founding Board shall consist of the following five members:

Founding Board members may not be removed by General Assembly resolution. Changes to Founding Board membership may only occur through voluntary resignation or by unanimous resolution of the Founding Board.

The quorum for Founding Board decisions shall be 3 of 5 members present (in person, by video conference, or in writing). Participation by video conference (Zoom or equivalent) carries the same legal standing as in-person attendance. Decisions shall be made by majority vote of members present. In the event of a tie, the President shall exercise a casting vote. Protected matters under Article 29 require unanimous consent.

The General Board shall consist of at least 3 directors elected by the General Assembly. All General Board candidates must be vetted and pre-approved by the Founding Board before the General Assembly may vote on them. The General Assembly may only elect from the pre-approved slate. No individual may hold more than one seat on the General Board. Legal entities, organizations, and corporations may not hold General Board seats. General Board directors shall serve 2-year terms and may be re-elected.

The President shall represent the organization and oversee all operations. The President shall serve as Chair of the Founding Board and shall preside over the General Assembly and all board meetings. The President shall exercise a casting vote in the event of a tie. The President shall be Bill R. Majors. Successor Presidents shall be appointed by resolution of the Founding Board.

The Secretary shall be responsible for organizational records, document management, maintenance of the membership roster, and preparation of meeting minutes. The Treasurer shall be responsible for financial management, budget execution, and financial reporting. The Secretary shall be Kenneth L. Werho and the Treasurer shall be Jakyung (Niki) Lyu.

The organization's funding shall come from the following sources:

1. Voluntary donations from members and the general public
2. Grants and support from domestic and international institutions and organizations
3. Income from organizational events and programs
4. Any other lawful income

No profits or revenues shall be distributed among members. All funds shall be used exclusively for the public-interest purposes of the organization.

The fiscal year of this organization shall run from January 1 to December 31 of each year.

This organization shall collect and process members' personal information solely for the purpose of membership management and organizational activities. Members' personal information shall not be provided to third parties without consent and shall be handled in accordance with Korea's Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA). Members have the right to access, correct, or request deletion of their personal information at any time.

Dissolution of this organization may only occur when all of the following conditions are met:

1. Unanimous resolution of the Founding Board
2. Approval by three-quarters of members present (or represented by proxy) at a General Assembly

Upon dissolution, any remaining assets shall be transferred to a non-profit organization with a similar public-interest purpose and shall not under any circumstances be distributed to members.

The founding purpose and mission of this organization as stated in Article 3 are permanently protected. The vision of establishing the Museum of the Bible Korea in Seoul, the public-interest purpose of CrossCulture Community, and the founding spirit rooted in the Abrahamic covenant and the Gospel of John may not be altered or removed by any General Assembly resolution, board resolution, or member petition. Amendment of this article requires unanimous consent of the Founding Board.

The composition, authority, and decision-making precedence of the Founding Board may not be altered by resolution of the General Assembly or General Board. Founding Board members may not be removed by the General Assembly. The exclusive authority of the Founding Board may not be infringed upon by any external entity, corporation, or organization.

This organization expressly prohibits the following:

1. Membership by corporations, organizations, or legal entities
2. Acquisition of additional voting rights through financial contribution
3. Purchase, transfer, or inheritance of membership
4. Direct board participation by outside stakeholders without consent of the Founding Board
5. Organized recruitment of members for the purpose of controlling the organization's mission or operations

These bylaws shall take effect from the date of signature by the Founding Board. The bylaws submitted to the relevant authority upon application for NPNGO registration with the Republic of Korea shall be the finalized document based on this draft.

Amendment of these bylaws shall follow this procedure:

1. General provisions: Approval by majority of the Founding Board, followed by a two-thirds majority of members present (or represented by proxy) at the General Assembly
2. Articles 3, 15, 16, 25, 26, and 27 (purpose, board structure, founding board composition, mission lock, founding board protection, and external influence protection): Requires unanimous consent of the Founding Board. General Assembly resolution alone is not sufficient for amendment

Matters not specified in these bylaws shall be governed by the Assistance for Non-Profit, Non-Governmental Organizations Act and other applicable laws of the Republic of Korea.