Who We Are

The Knights Order of the Temple of Christ (KOTC) is a Christian Missionary Organization operating primarily in high-risk environments, including conflict zones, humanitarian disaster areas, and regions facing severe Christian persecution. Our core mission is to Protect, Rescue, & Restore the persecuted Church while also protecting the innocent and marginalized: regardless of ethnicity, politics, or culture, wherever law, order, and justice have broken down or failed to counter extremism and terrorism. KOTC conducts traditional and unconventional Christian mission work, ministry, charity, outreach, biblical teaching, tactical/medical training, and unapologetic political advocacy for the Christian Faith worldwide. We operate lawfully and respect legitimate institutions where they exist and when they act in good faith; where they do not, we step in to serve and protect those left vulnerable. We also train and equip peacekeepers and community leaders, both tactically and non-tactically, grounded in Christian ethics, to uphold justice and prevent evil from taking root.

Our members are committed Christians, many of whom are military and law-enforcement veterans with global operational and training experience. They actively serve their local churches as elders and deacons and bring disciplined, ethical leadership to every mission we undertake.

PROTECT - RESCUE - RESTORE

We believe that it is the responsibility of the Church and of each person as an individual follower of Christ to reach those around us with the Good News of Jesus’ love. (1) From loving your neighbour, (2) your coworkers, to partnering with a number of community organizations to serve those in our local area, along with both national and international organizations and initiatives. We believe as Warriors of Christ it is our duty as called in scripture to protect the weak and innocent, (3) and to fight back against evil (4). Our goal is to go out into the world, to serve and protect Christians, to stand up for the oppressed, to be a voice for the voiceless and marginalized, (5) and to serve those often neglected due to conflict, humanitarian disaster, and persecution. (6) KOTC has the supreme mission to Protect, Rescue, & Restore the persecuted Church.

Our Mission

  • 1. Matt.28:18-20

    2. Matt.22:39

    3. Ps.82:3-4; Prov.31:8-9

    4. Rom.12:17-21; Eph.6:10-18; Isa.1:17

    5. Gal.5:13; Isa.1:17; Prov.31:8-9

    6. Jas.1:27; Deut.14:29; 1 Tim.5:3

Our Values

  • Order members are committed to continually deepening their relationship with Jesus Christ through prayer, study of Scripture, fasting and acts of service. Personal spiritual development is essential to carrying out the Order’s mission with integrity and purpose.

  • Order members serve with humility, recognizing that their abilities, opportunities, and successes are granted by God. The work of the Order is not for personal recognition, but for the glory of Christ and the service of others.

  • Honor guides every action taken by members of the Order. Integrity, honesty, and moral courage are expected in all circumstances, whether in service, leadership, or daily conduct.

  • Members are called to demonstrate courage in both spiritual and physical forms, standing firm in faith, confronting evil, and protecting the vulnerable even in the face of danger or adversity.

  • The Order is driven by our missionary nature: we seek to defend the persecuted Church, protect the innocent, and serve those in need while advancing the Gospel of Jesus Christ through both action and example.

  • Order members maintain discipline in both their spiritual lives and their professional conduct. This includes adherence to biblical principles, personal accountability, and the pursuit of excellence in all areas of service and training.

  • Order members are committed to standing with and supporting Christians who suffer persecution for their faith. The Order seeks to Protect, Rescue & Restore the persecuted Church, ensuring that those who suffer for Christ are not abandoned or forgotten.

KOTC exists to stand where others cannot or will not. Our goal is to further develop our capability to self-deploy globally into conflict zones, operating independently of political pressure or national identity, in order to Protect, Rescue, & Restore the persecuted Christians and other vulnerable populations in non-permissive environments. This includes the ability to conduct rescue and extraction operations for Christians held in captivity and to protect Christian communities living under active threat, so they may live in peace rather than under oppression.

We seek to further establish a dedicated, disciplined, and highly selective Christian Military Order comprised of qualified and experienced warriors, not militant by desire but militant out of necessity, prepared to act decisively when circumstances demand it. Alongside this, KOTC is committed to proclaiming the Gospel, serving the sick and needy through traditional missionary and humanitarian work, as well as training military, law enforcement, and community defenders to protect their people in a manner that honors God.

Our Goals