Bishop John H. Sheard has seen the need for the churches, pastors, and members of the 1st Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction Michigan Southwest, to operate in a uniform manner. Thus he has developed the Jurisdictional Handbook. This handbook details the operating procedures for the Jurisdiction, and covers topics such as:

· The protocol when inviting the national Supervisor to the local church
· The procedures to follow when the pastor dies
· The proper attire for ministers on Official Days
· The pulpit protocol for Official Days
· Why it is no longer proper to use the phrase “State Workers”, “State Supervisor”, etc. in Jurisdiction #1

To obtain the handbook, contact:

Greater Mitchell Temple Church of God in Christ
13737 Curtis Ave.
Detroit, Michigan 48235

(313) 345-9900 or (313) 345-2204 Fax