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More Sure Word Logo
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Ephesians 220-22

• And are built upon the foundation of the
  Apostles and Prophets, Jesus Christ himself being
  the chief cornerstone in whom all the building
  fitly framed together groweth unto an holy temple
  in the Lord In whom ye also are builded together
  for an habitation of God through the Spirit.

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Cap/Chief Cornerstone
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Vision

• A Present Truth Ministry vowed to Mentoring
  and Developing the Saints, to reconcile the
  complete Body of Christ, and the World Globally.

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Mission Statement

• To Restore the Church back to its true Divine
  Order through Evangelism.
• To Awaken, Father, and Send Forth the Sons of
  God through Evangelism and the Local Church.
• To establish the Winning of Souls through
  Evangelism in order to perpetuate the discipling
  process.
• To Disciple through Public Worship, Teaching and
  Training resulting in a personal and corporate
  relationship with God and others.

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New Members Course
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Community
Crowd
Congregation
Committed
Core
Ministers
Maturing Members
Members
Regular Attendees
Unchurched
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Apostolic Covering Certificate
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Pastors Commitment

• Knowing that God
  has spoken clearly in His Word concerning the
  character and
  responsibility of a Pastor I do solemnly commit
  myself to God and to the Apostle of
  this Ministry to do the following
• I will seek to maintain a close, intimate walk
  with the Lord by regularly spending time alone
  with Him in His Word and in prayer.
• I will be a diligent student of Gods Word.
• I will endeavor to walk continually in the
  Spirit.
• I will pray regularly for those who serve with me
  as Leaders and Pastors. I will pray regularly
  for the Apostle of this ministry we serve, and
  for the Apostles staff.
• I will pray regularly for the ministries of the
  organization.
• I will tithe 10 of my income or increase to be
  heaved.
• Leaders and Members of our church will pay their
  appropriate Ingathering Fees as follows
  Priesthood/120.00/Levites/90.00/Ordained
  Ministers/70.00/ FirstPersons/50.00/
  Members/25.00.
• I will faithfully attend all Ingatherings unless
  I am hindered from doing so by a compelling
  reason such as illness or necessary travel. When
  unable to attend, I will notify the Chief Apostle
  in advance for the reason of my absence.
• I will prepare for each Ingathering meeting by
  praying and submitting myself anew and afresh to
  the Holy Spirit.
• By the power of the Holy Spirit, I will refrain
  from expressing negative attitudes through
  criticism and complaint. Instead, I will be
  positive and encouraging, endeavoring to maintain
  the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
• I will maintain an open and teachable attitude.
• Pastors Signature____________________________Date
  _______________________

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New Members Course

• The First Step is to familiarize you with the
  Vision of this Ministry. We have designed this
  New Members Course to introduce you to the
  Purpose and Vision. This is necessary so you can
  be fitly joined and knitted into the framework of
  our unique assignment to advance Gods Kingdom
  on earth.
• Whether you are a newly born again believer or a
  seasoned Christian, we believe that it is
  important to acquaint you with this way of
  being and doing and representing our church
  members.
• Inasmuch as there are no two churches that
  operate the same, it would be to your advantage
  to familiarize yourself with the procedures of
  this ministry.
• Remember, there can be no perfect churches
  because there are no perfect people. So
  Unfavorable Situations will arise.
• Unfavorable situations will arise. Do not become
  disenchanted.

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• Lesson One - Presents and Explains the Visions
  Foundational Scripture
• II Peter 119 We have also a More Sure Word of
  prophecy whereunto ye do well that ye take heed,
  as unto a light that shineth in a dark place,
  until the day dawn, and the Day Star Arise in
  our Hearts.

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• Presents the Vision Statement
• A Present Truth Ministry vowed to Mentoring and
  Developing the Saints, to Reconcile the Complete
  Body of Christ, and the World Globally.
• Presents a General Overview of the Mission of
  More Sure Word

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Lesson 2- More Sure Word Offers

• Presents the Four Levels of Spiritual
  Development through the venue of the More Sure
  Word School of Development.
• Presents the Vision Statement, Purpose
  Statement, Your First Steps.
• Lesson 3 Church/Member Relationship
• Presents teaching on the following attributes of
  the Churchs relationship to its Members and the
  Members relationship to the Church.
• Things You Can Expect From Our Church
• What the Church Owes Its Members
• What the Church Expects From Its Members
• More Sure Word Association Covenant

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Lesson 4 What We Believe

• Presents the Declarations of the Faith
• Presents the Soul Winning Pledge
• Each of the Four Lessons have Worksheets with
  Questions and Fill in the Blanks assigned to test
  the students understanding and progress in
  retaining the information that has been
  presented.
• Upon Completion and the Pastors recommendation,
  a Certificate of Completion will be presented in
  a public ceremony or as part of their local
  church service. As well, at the annual SOD
  Graduation another Certificate of Achievement
  will be presented to the member. Other
  Certificates and Licenses will be awarded
  acknowledging the New Members completion of the
  SOD Levels 1-3 at the annual Graduation.

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Members Covenant

• Having received Christ as my Lord and Savior and
  been baptized, and being in agreement with the
  More Sure Word church family, in doing so, I
  commit myself to God and to the other Members to
  do the following

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1. I will protect the Unity of my Church

• By acting in love toward other members
• By refusing to gossip
• By following the leaders
• So let us concentrate on the things which make
  for harmony, and on the growth of our fellowship
  together (Romans1419)
• Have a sincere love for other believers, love
  one another earnestly with all of your heart (I
  Peter 122)
• Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your
  mouths, but only what is helpful for building
  others up according to their needs. (Ephesians
  429)
• Obey your leaders and submit to their authority.
  They keep watch over you as men who must give an
  account. Obey them so that their work will be
  joy, not a burden, for that would be no advantage
  to you. (Hebrews 1317)

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I will Share the Responsibility of My Church

• By Praying for its growth
• By inviting the unchurched to attend
• By warmly welcoming those who visit
• To the churchWe always thank God for you and
  pray constantly. (I Thessalonians 11-2)
• Master said to the servant, Go out to the roads
  and country lanes, and urge the people there to
  come so my house will be full (Luke 1423)
• So warmly welcome each other into the church,
  just as Christ has warmly welcomed you then God
  will be glorified. (Romans 157)

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3. I will Serve the Ministry of My Church

• By discovering my gifts and talents
• By being equipped to serve by my Pastors
• Be developing a servants heart
• Serve one another with the particular gifts God
  has given each of you. (I Peter 410)
• (God) gave Apostles, Prophets, Evangelists,
  Teachers and Pastors to prepare Gods people for
  works of service so that the body of Christ may
  be built up. (Ephesians 411-12)
• Each of you should look not only to your own
  interests, but also to the interests of others.
  Your attitude should be the same as that of
  Christ Jesus Who (took on) the very nature of a
  servant.
• ( Phillippians 23-4 7)

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4. I will Support the Testimony of My Church

• By attending faithfully
• By living a Godly life
• By giving regularly
• Let us not give up meeting togetherbut let us
  encourage one another. (Hebrews 1025)
• Whatever happens, make sure that your everyday
  life is worthy of the gospel of Christ.
  (Phillippians 127)
• Tithes
• A tenth of (all your) produceis the Lords, and
  is holy.
• (Leviticus 2730)
• Offerings
• Each one of you, on the first day of each week,
  should set aside a specific sum of money in
  proportion to what you have earned and use it for
  the offering (I Corinthians 162)

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My Tithe and Offering

• Schedule Tithes
  Offering
• Weekly ________
• Bi-Monthly
  ________
• Monthly
  ________
• Other
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Ingathering Assessments

• 120.00 Priesthood 90.00 Levites 70.00
  Ordained Ministers
• 50.00 First Persons/Ministers 25.00 MSW
  Members
• ___________________________March______________
• June_______________
• September__________
• December__________
• _______________________________________________
• More Sure Word Member
  Date
• __________________________________________________
  ____________
• Pastor (local church)
  Date
• __________________________________________________
  ____________
• Priesthood Date

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Certificate of Achievement

• Upon completion of the New Members Course and in
  accordance with the Local Pastors requirements,
  a Certificate of Achievement is presented. The
  new member is now eligible to begin Level One of
  SOD and continue to progress.

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Sample Certificate of Achievement
Certificate of Achievement
This is to Certify That Margaret Jones Has
Earned This Certificate Of Achievement for
Completing More Sure Word Association New
Members Course Pastor Smith/ Tabernacle of
Faith December 12th, 2008
Seal of Approval
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School of Development

• The following four levels of Spiritual
  Development are offered to all Members of More
  Sure Word through the School of Development which
  is established in every local church.
• Level I Progress Covenant (12 weeks)
• Level II Ministry Covenant (26 weeks)
• Level III Full Body Ministry (10 weeks)
• Level IV Priesthood Covenant
• Our Educational Goals are Two-Fold
• To facilitate the gaining of knowledge and
  retaining of information by completing the
  questions and answers for the teachers review.
• To facilitate the gaining of intellectual and a
  working knowledge of the lessons that will result
  in inward and outward change.

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School of Development

• Progress Covenant Level One
• Course consists of 3 Units of Study
• Seeking the Kingdom, Building the Kingdom and
  Maintaining the Kingdom. ( 12 lessons)
• Purpose (Shepherds Helper)
• Orientation about More Sure Word Membership.
• Teaches you what the Ministry expects from you
  and what you can expect from the Ministry.
• Equips you with foundational teachings regarding
  Christian Character and Conduct as a MSW Church
  Member.

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School of Development Grading Scale

• Suggested Grading Scale
• In attempt to measure growth and progression
  based on the lesson materials provided, we have
  established suggested criteria to grade or
  evaluate the students development process.
• Rather than grade on a scale of Right or
  Wrong answers, we will evaluate according to
  the following Character Disciplines and Conduct.
• 1. Class Attendance 25
• 2. Class Participation 25
• 3. Completion of Homework 25
• 4. Christlike Attitude Action 25

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SOD Grading Scale continued

• The Teacher should evaluate the Students
  progress by assigning a letter grade to the four
  categories for each lesson.
• For Example Unit I Lesson I
• 1. Class Attendance Did the student attend? If,
  Yes, they have earned 25 points.
• 2. Class Participation Did the student
  participate by listening attentively, and giving
  input into the class discussion if given
  opportunity? If, Yes, then the student has
  earned 25 points.
• 3. Homework Completion (after lesson one) Did
  the student complete their homework and return it
  to you at the appointed time? If, Yes, they have
  earned 25 points.
• 4. Christlike Attitude Action Did the
  student speak and act in the nature of Christ
  during the class session? Some Guidelines

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Guidelines for Christlike Attitudes and Action

• Did the Student show
• Respect for you as their teacher?
• Respect for their fellow students?
• Exercise good manners?
• Could they give an example of acting upon a truth
  taught in their last lesson?
• If so they have earned 25 points.
• Add the number of points and grade accordingly
• 100 points A Excellent
• 75 points B Good
• 50 points C Needs Improvement
• 25 points D Not Acceptable

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Progress Covenant Certificate

• Upon completion of the 12 Lessons in the Course
  a Certificate of Completion will be awarded.
• Upon completion of the 12 Lessons in the Course
  and upon the achievement of the Four
  Foundational Character Disciplines by practice
  as approved by the Pastor the student will
  receive a Certificate of Completion and a
  Progress Covenant License that identifies them
  as a Member who is actively engaging in the
  disciplines as taught throughout the course and
  as outlined on the license.
• Those Students who receive only a Certificate
  of Completion but do not qualify for a Progress
  Covenant License may continue on into the next
  levels and receive the same certificate for each
  level of completed written work. They should not,
  however, be placed in any area of Ministry until
  they are actively practicing the license
  requirements of each course or level.

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SOD - Level ICertificate of Class Completion
Mary Jones has successfully completed the Study
of SOD Level One Progress Covenant.
Pastor_________________ Date_________________
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Progress Covenant License
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Level II Ministry Covenant

• Level II Ministry Covenant - (26 weeks)
• Discover and Implement your Natural Talents and
  Abilities through the
• "ESCAPE " teachings
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  E ducation
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  S piritual
• 
  C haracter
• 
  A bilities
• 
  P ersonality
• 
  E xperiences
• ESCAPE should be part of your spiritual walk in
  life in order to be properly equipped to operate
  effectively in the gifts of the Spirit.
• The Holy Spirit and His Gifts Teaching and
  Instruction regarding Tongues, Interpretation of
  Tongues and Prophecy Faith, Healing and
  Miracles Discerning of Spirits, Word of Wisdom,
  and Word of Knowledge.

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SOD - Level IICertificate of Class Completion
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Ministry Covenant Certificate
Ministry Covenant
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Ministry Covenant License
Having Completed "Level II" of SOD, discovering
my unique ministry potential through ESCAPE,
experiencing the Baptism of the Holy Spirit and
learning about His nine special gifts, I am
committed to being a More Sure Word Minister by
and through the power of the Holy Spirit. I have
received the Baptism of the Holy Spirit with the
evidence of speaking in tongues and am now
operating and growing in His character and gifts.
I have studied the influences that effect my own
unique ministry through E DUCATION S
PIRITUAL GIFTS C HARACTER A BILITIES
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ERSONALITY E XPERIENCES
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Level III - Full-Body Ministry and Deployment

• Level III consists of (10) Lessons on discovering
  and developing the Ascension Gifts of the
  Apostle, Prophet, Teacher, Evangelist and Pastor.
  Ordination takes place when you are recognized
  as operating in at least one of the Ascension
  Gifts. More Sure Word will help facilitate your
  placement into the Ministry of a local More Sure
  Word Church support ministry i.e. Singles,
  Married, Youth, Childrens Church, Street
  Ministry, Prison Ministry, etc. Deployment of
  your Full-Body Ascension giftings may include
  ministry in your Local Church or ministry as a
  Steward of a Cell Group or ministry as part of
  an Apostolic Team who establishes new churches.

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SOD Level III Certificate of Class Completion
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Full-Body Ministry Certificate

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Full-Body Ministry License

• Having Committed myself to Membership and the
  habits essential for spiritual maturity and
  agreeing with More Sure Word's Ministry Covenant
  I am ordained to
• Escape and find my ministry which Is unique
• Serve in the areas that best expresses what God
  made me to be
• Demonstrate a servants heart by serving in
  secondary ministries
• as the Body needs me.
• Cooperate with other ministries and place the
  greater good of the
• whole body over the needs of my ministry.

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Priesthood
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Priesthood Qualifications

• We are called to establish Gods Divine Order for
  his church. We believe in the restoration of the
  hand of God which represents the five fold
  full-body leadership team that God ordained to
  lead the church.
• In keeping with the vision of MSW, order is the
  first order of business, which must be
  exemplified through the leaders of this ministry.

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Priesthood Qualifications Continued

• Must be an active and faithful member of the MSW
  Association.
• Must have successfully completed and be
  demonstrating all phases of ASOP, SOD, and New
  Members Classes.
• Must be faithful and dedicated.
• Must be above reproach.
• Must exhibit a humble, submissive and teachable
  spirit and attitude.
• Must be willing to wholeheartedly dedicate the
  physical and mental energies required for the up
  building of the kingdom.
• Must be knowledgeable of ministerial operations
  in all areas and exhibit proficiency in such
  areas.

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Priesthood Qualities

• The MSW Priesthood consists of members who have
  met and consistently exemplify the following
• Must be a person of integrity.
• Must maintain a credible reputation.
• Must exhibit a spirit of meekness and humbleness
• Must be supportive of the MSW Vision and
  Ministry.
• Must exhibit the ability to positively influence.
• Must exhibit the ability to respect others.
• Must have the ability to empower others.

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Priesthood Qualities Continued

• Must understand and exhibit appropriate timing.
• Must understand, and operate in the principle of
  seasons.
• Must understand, exhibit and respect authority
  and power.
• Must have the ability to draw and effect change
  in the lives of others.
• Must exhibit the ability to prioritize.

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MSW Priest Exemplify Faithfulness

• Priests are required to attend all corporate
  functions and events as outlined in corporate
  calendars.
• Priests are required to attend and support any
  meetings, services conducted by the Chief Apostle
  within a 75 mile radius of where they reside.
• In cases where a meeting is out of their radius
  but within the radius of their Jurisdiction, the
  Priest is required to notify the Leader for their
  attendance to the meeting.

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Priest Exemplify Support

• Priest must be a faithful and consistent tithe
  payer. Under No circumstances may a member of
  the Priesthood neglect to tithe.
• All Priest tithe to the Chief Apostle.
• Priest must be consistent and faithful in their
  financial obligations to the MSW ministry, for
  examples all assessments must be paid faithfully
  and on time.
• Priests must assure that Jurisdiction Leaders of
  their jurisdiction are faithful in their support
  to the ministry. For those who are not in
  compliance the Priest must intervene to assure
  the ministry is in compliance with all financial
  obligations within the ministry.

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Priests Exemplify Sacrifice

• Must be willing to devote time, and energy for
  the up building of the kingdom.
• Must spend a significant amount of time in prayer
  and supplication.
• Significant time, is not time which is easy , if
  it is easy to attain, it is not significant. It
  is time which you must make a sacrifice to
  attain.
• Sacrifice of personal desires for the advancement
  of the kingdom.
• Must actively participate in all assignments
  without being constantly reminded.
• Must without verbal expressions exemplify
  sacrifice and submission. Your expressions and
  demeanor must send a message of humility and
  strength simultaneously.

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Priests Exemplify Kingdom Mentality

• Priests exemplify a sincere willingness to
  advance the kingdom, through study, research,
  prayer and supplication, for the continued
  impartation of the mysteries of God from those
  who the Lord is revealing and conveying them
  through.
• Priests will commit to prayer and seeking the
  face of God for the up building of the Kingdom of
  God.
• Priest will commit to regular and consistent
  prayer for the needs of the ministry and the
  people.
• Priest will further the Kingdom, by studying,
  unveiling and conveying the hidden mysteries of
  God.

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Priests Exemplify Submission

• Priest will in a timely manner complete all
  assignments given to them within the designated
  time frame, with a spirit of Excellency.
• Priest will work toward one Vision, and that is
  the Vision of the MSW Chief Apostle.
• Priest will incorporate the corporate vision into
  the local churches and jurisdictions.
• At no time will the Priest, change or alter any
  areas of the corporate mission, rules, policies
  or procedures.

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Priests Exemplify Submission

• Priest will at all times exemplify respect in
  order of hierarchy, without regret and
  exhibitions of disorder.
• Priest will always follow the chain of command.
• Priest will role model respect at all times.
• Priest will exhibit the ability to conceal a
  matter until. And if there be a appropriate time
  to discuss the matter.

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Priest Exemplify Dedication

• Priest will go beyond the call of duty to advance
  the kingdom.
• Priest will go beyond expectations to complete
  tasks and assignments.
• Priest shall support the Chief Apostle with an
  unwavering level of dedication.

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Priest Exemplify Dedication

• Priest will be totally dedicated to completing
  the assignments and tasks as assigned.
• Priest will seek for ways to improve and enhance
  the ministry.
• Priest will train and develop those in his/her
  state, jurisdiction, district, and churches to
  portray a high level of dedication to the MSW
  vision.

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Priest Exemplify Humility

• Priest will exhibit a spirit of humility and
  meekness at all times.
• Priest will not become high minded or display
  haughty attitudes at any time.
• Priests will seek for ways to enhance the
  ministry through the teaching/preaching of the
  word of God, with a sense of humility.

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Priest Exemplify Humility

• Priest will train those who are within their
  Jurisdictions to operate with a sense of
  humility.
• Priest will always esteem his/her leaders highly.
• Priests will not engage in nor participate in any
  negative conversations regarding any leader in
  the ministry or the body of Christ.
• A priest will only speak edifying words about
  their constituents and leaders.

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Priest Exemplify Support

• Priest will support and protect the Chief Apostle
  at all times.
• Priest will whole heartedly work along with the
  Apostle or his designee to accomplish with a
  spirit of Excellency any task assigned to
  him/her.
• Priest will not exhibit disparity when it comes
  to working to building the kingdom of God. The
  Priest will work untiringly to accomplish this
  assignment.

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Priest Exemplify Support

• The Priest will bear his/her share of the weight
  of the ministry, and at no time shall the Priest
  be out of his/her place or position and cause a
  void.
• The Priest shall at no time negate or neglect
  his/her duties or responsibilities.
• Must have successfully completed all 3 phases of
  Spiritual Development as outlined in the MSW
  Association Hand-book. Must participate in
  successfully complete implement all ASOP
  classes.

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Priesthood Certificate
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EVANGELISM

• Casting the Net

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Evangelism
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Jurisdictional Leaders

• Report to Priest (assigned to state)
• If temporary assignment, then the National
  Director, or his designee would be the direct
  report.
• Will be appointed by the National Director,
  and/or Priesthood, or his designee.

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District Governors

• Reports to Jurisdictional Leader
• Assists with the ministerial functions within
  their district.
• Must be actively participating in district and
  corporate functions.
• Must adhere to all corporate procedures.
• Must be faithful and committed to the MSW
  Association vision.
• Must have completed New Members Classes, S.O.D.
  and participating in ASOP.

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District Governors

• Must live a life indicative of the leadership
  model.
• Must be above reproach.
• Must exhibit a humble and teachable spirit.
• Must be willing to dedicate physical and mental
  energies for the up building of the kingdom
• Must be knowledgeable of ministerial operations
  in all areas of ministry.
• Must participate in and successfully complete all
  classes and sessions offered through the school
  of development.
• Must exhibit a willingness to learn and be able
  to convey that message to those within your
  assigned district.

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Casting the Net

• Community Efforts
• Back to school Galas. Provide inexpensive
  school supplies for disadvantaged children in low
  socio-economic neighborhoods.
• Adopt a school in your neighborhood or community.
  Where volunteers can serve as mentors and role
  models.
• Plan community clean up projects for disabled and
  elderly adults.
• Register your church with the local agency as a
  site for community or court ordered hours.

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Casting the Net Continues

• Register with the Chaplain at the local jail,
  provide inexpensive paperback books and Bibles.
• Provide Support Groups at the local housing
  projects, where self-empowerment and life skills
  can be taught.
• Become a GED site
• Offer Tutoring Classes after school

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Casting the Net Continues

• Sponsor Basketball and Football teams within your
  community and church.
• Develop a youth Rap Team
• Develop a youth Step Team
• Host Friday Night Live at your church and offer a
  Godly alternative to teen clubs and parties.
• Provide support groups for all ages and genders
  in your church.

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Casting the Net Continues

• Offer functions that encourage participation and
  skills development for the youth and adults.
• Network with local agencies to become a site for
  referrals.
• Select areas which are impoverished and assign
  groups to teach Empowerment Workshops.
• Network with agencies which teach Money
  Management Classes Resume Building Classes.

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Drawing the Net

• Following up with Visitors who have visited your
  church.
• Within one hour of visiting, the visitor should
  receive a phone call from the designated person,
  thanking them for coming, and ascertaining if
  there are any specific needs.
• A follow up letter mailed on the next day, again
  thanking them for attending. Providing some
  basic information about the ministry, and
  inviting them to come again.
• Monthly follow-up can be maintained if there is
  an indication that the person is interested in
  the ministry.
• A tracking system to assure contact is
  maintained, is recommended.

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Drawing the Net Continued

• Membership Retention and Development
• Develop retention committee, whose sole purpose
  is to provide supports and redirection for
  members who are lacking in there attendance and
  participation to the ministry.
• Phone calls and follow up letter must be done
  with members who are absent for more than 2
  services, without a valid reason.
• When a person has missed 2 services, a phone
  call is made.