Benefits & Services

Advantages for Church Pastors becoming a Covenant Partner with SPM:

	1.	Ordination and licensing.
	2.	Fellowship with others of "like precious faith."
	3.	Training in all areas of ministry. You will receive CD's on various subjects.
	4.	Spiritual and emotional covering by Apostolic authority.
	5.	Provide spiritual Government, Direction and Assistance.
	6.	TEAM Effort in ministry. Apostle Palmer will know the strengths and weaknesses of each pastor and church and you will become part of a greater community. Your strengths will help others as theirs will help you.
	7.	Prayer Support: Pastors and leaders also come together at the Annual North American Counsel of Apostles (NACA) in Phoenix, AZ.

		Stability is a large factor for people when they are determining where there family is to worship. If a local church demonstrates ties with other churches, it appears to be more stable in the eyes of those looking for a church home.

SPM staff may be requested to come to a local church and assist in areas of Apostolic Preaching and Teaching, Conferences, Seminars, Revivals, Prophetic Activation, Release and Training, Leadership Training, Financial Teaching, Counseling, Prayer Meetings, Deliverance, Healing, Hospitality, Armor-bearer Training and Instruction, Church Structure and Governments

Are There Officers?

There are no "legal" or "corporate" ties to SPM except where SPM has provided ordination and licensing for Pastors and ministers. In that area our sole authority is to withdraw that ordination or licensing in the case of apostasy or sin in those so ordained or licensed. SPM does not interfere either directly or legally in your local operation, but is available to help in matters that require whatever wisdom or expertise we may have to offer.

What Is The Structure of SPM?

Each local fellowship is an independent body, functioning in, voluntary cooperative effort with other members of SPM. The role of SPM is to be a coordinating and supportive body rather than a regulatory one. It is however, the belief of this organization that all Pastors must be ACCOUNTABLE to someone: In Scripture, that individual is an Apostle.

It is expected by Scripture that Pastors and Ministers choosing to be ordained under SPM will submit themselves to proper biblical doctrine. It is further expected that those receiving guidance from SPM will give full credence and attention to advice and counsel from Overseer Stephanie Palmer and such ministers as she sees fit to send to you as one who, "watches for your souls."

Are There Financial Responsibilities From Churches to the SPM Parent Organization?

SPM is a component of each member church's overall vision, yet it must be recognized as being as important as any other part.

SPM exists to provide services to its member churches, to assist them in achieving their optimum potential for Kingdom building. Since the level and quality of services are commensurate with the financial support, SPM recommends the following:

		A member church may either tithe from the Pastor's salary or from the church's income.

		Associates Annual Fee: If a fellowship wishes to remain under their own denomination they may continue to tithe to that denomination and pay an annual or monthly fee to SPM and thereby receive the same support and counsel as full partners.

		Although SPM budget may increase from year to year, the number of churches will also increase, and, we hope, your church budget will also. In this manner, we trust that through the working of the Holy Spirit, all our needs will be abundantly met and all ministries will prosper.

		Tithes and offering will go into SPM's Kingdom fund to support the furtherance of the ministry.

Do I As A Pastor or My Church Have Any Other Responsibilities to SPM?

Apostle Palmer needs your input. She expects each Partner to keep her informed of the status of their ministry and personal and professional lives. To be an effective covering she must know where you are and what is happening.

Many ministries have fallen simply because someone was too embarrassed to discuss errors or problems with their covering. Apostle Palmer cannot be effective if you fail to seek assistance for growing problems or concerns.

How Does A Person Or Ministry Become A Partner of SPM?

Print, then fill out the Application for Partnership and email it to us at spministries8@yahoo.com.

Or mail it to:

	Stephanie Palmer Ministries 1076 Santo Antonio Dr, Suite K Colton, CA 92324

	If you have questions or require additional information, you may contact: Stephanie Palmer Ministries (909) 254-4057