Introduction | GHM

Apostolic Covering

GHNCM is an organization specifically created for the covering of ministries. Furthermore, GHNCM is a denominational tag that associates all ministries that fellowship under its covering and can suffix a ministry name if so desired by placing GHNCM. (Greater Harvest Network of Churches and Ministries) at the end of the ministry name. Although GHNCM is a reformation, it functions differently from the traditional sense of the term in that it is a covering for non-denominational churches which even in its affiliation with the denomination causes them to remain non-denominational in structure, as it does not set the tone for nor establish belief for ministries it covers, but rather serves as a support system and affiliation for those ministries. With that however being said, the churches that it does cover must line up with sound doctrine in accordance with the word of God to be covered by it, which again is where traditional denominations differ as they limit sound doctrine through beliefs derived by interpretation.

In GHNCM the primary role of jurisdictional oversite is done by the Office of the Presiding Bishop; however, there are times where Bishops may be called upon to sit in such a role and therefore will be promoted to a presiding capacity as opposed to just local overseeing capacity.

When Bishops are promoted to presiding level, they will oversee those at the Pastoral level (pastors), as bishops will be overseen by apostles (biblically the juridical overseer) Act 1:20. Apostles and Bishops alike within GHNCM must stand ready to be tasked at moments notice and ready to serve the work of the ministry according to the needs within the organization.

There are two types of ministries GHNCM covers:

In-house ministries are those that are seeded (created) directly by GHNCM. In this instance GHNCM is directly responsible for establishing, training, and ordaining the leadership, and physical placement of the ministry. It’s also essentially involved with the setting of doctrine, monitoring the financials, deciding of successors, ability to sit on the board of directors, and guidance related to day-to-day operations. This does not interfere however with the pastor being able to perform their duties and is left to do such. Likewise, In-house ministries are subject to a covering fee which when collected is deposited in an escrow acting as a savings account to assist in needs that may arise outside the scope of general operations. The pastor and first lady of in-house ministries are also required to become members of GHNCM’s associate organizations, as these organizations provide direct support to their respective offices and further maintain the health of them in the ministry.

Existing ministries are those that have been founded by others that request covering by GHNCM. These ministries are only subject to providing GHNCM with establishing documents (to determine if covering is possible). Should GHNCM have questions about issues of doctrine of an existing ministry consultation will be made to ensure that all deficiencies are understood and can be eliminated that the ministry is ensured to be operating upon sound doctrine prior to taking on cover responsibility. Covering fees and the sharing of financial information is strictly optional for existing ministries, but if elected to do so are regarded in the same sense of in-house ministries. Primarily for existing ministries GHNCM merely serves as a place of advisement, resource, and support should it be necessary.

The pastors of all covered ministries regardless of status (In-house/existing) are required to attend training sessions monthly by phone/video conference. This ensures that all ministries in fellowship are of one mind and in keeping of sound doctrine, these sessions are held by the overseer of GHNCM.

GHNCM Holy Gathering:

GHNCM will have an Holy Gathering it is desired that all churches in fellowship attend, as this will be the time that all fellowshipping ministries will be able to communicate, network, love on each other just as any family would in such fashion of reunion. However, if a ministry cannot be physically represented, if it be all possible that ministry can send a love gift to help to the efforts of the Convocation Expenses.

* No license or ordination will be given out. Please refer to our By-law Manual. That is given in email of application process.

* Ordinations/Licensing/Consecration Service will be assigned by the Bishop himself,

please contact bishop Mackey for more information.