Office of the Secretariat

The duties and responsibilities of the Jurisdictional Secretary include:

• Official keeper of the Jurisdictional Seal and is the cosignatory and/or signatory on all official documents pertaining to MI SW3

• Develops and maintains documents and data pertaining to the Jurisdictional Assembly

• Administers, at the discretion of the Jurisdictional Prelate, the credentialing process of those engaged in the ministry of the local assemblies

• Serves as the official conduit of actions and information to the General Secretary or other entities as established by policy or directed by the Jurisdictional Bishop

• Certifies, with the Jurisdictional Prelate, delegates to the General Secretary for participation in the General Assembly representing MI SW3

• Publishes official documents and certificates

• Maintains the official record of Jurisdictional proceedings

• Distributes pertinent information to the constituents of the Jurisdiction

• Plays a pivotal role in church legal matters

• Collects and reports church statistics

• Maintains an accurate database of Jurisdictional credential holders, officers, churches, and districts

• Keeps an archive of historical documents from across the Jurisdiction, including books, national and jurisdictional records, and photographs and memorabilia of historical value

• Ceremonial activities, including inaugurals, celebrations, and ecumenical services

• Registered Agent for the Jurisdictional Church and signatory on all official documents