Office of the secretariat

The Office of the Jurisdictional Secretary is responsible for maintaining accurate and detailed records of the Michigan Southwest Third Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction's administrative, ecclesiastical, and civil operations.

Office of the Secretariat members:

Missionary Marcia Black-Watson, Jurisdictional Secretary

Missionary Robbin Bell, Assistant Secretary
(Scheduling & Logistics Coordinator)
Sister Shonda Dixson, Assistant Secretary
(Communications & Benevolent Coordinator)
Elder Jason Presberry, Assistant Secretary

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Keeps an archive of historical documents from across the Jurisdiction, including books, national and jurisdictional records, and photographs and memorabilia of historical value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