Governance with Integrity. Leadership with Accountability. Service with Excellence.
The Church of Emmanuel Spiritual Healing Ministry (CESHM) operates under a structured, transparent, and biblically grounded governance system that ensures spiritual integrity, operational excellence, and full accountability in all areas of ministry and charitable service.
As outlined in our Constitution and Operational Manual, CESHM is constituted as a Faith-Based Non-Profit Organisation (Charity), established in 1952 in Sierra Leone and replicable internationally by authority of the Board of Governors.
Biblical principles of stewardship
African communal leadership traditions
International charity governance standards
Safeguarding and financial accountability
Strategic Oversight & Policy Direction
The Board of Governors is the highest governing authority of CESHM. It provides strategic leadership, policy approval, fiduciary oversight, and doctrinal accountability.
The Board includes expertise across:
The Board operates collectively, making decisions through prayerful deliberation, majority vote, and documented resolutions. This structure ensures that spiritual leadership is supported by professional competence.
While the Board provides oversight, the Executive Directorate manages day-to-day operations.
Programme implementation
Financial controls
Staff management
Donor reporting
Communications and public engagement
Monitoring and evaluation
Clear separation of governance and operations ensures accountability and compliance with international charity governance standards.
The General Overseer provides:
Financial and operational decisions are governed through the Board and Executive systems to ensure transparency.
A structured spiritual leadership body responsible for:
Frontline leaders responsible for:
This integrated structure ensures CESHM remains both spiritually vibrant and administratively sound.
CESHM operates mandatory committees as outlined in Section 7 of the Constitution
This ensures institutional accountability at all operational levels.
No Board member or officer may benefit personally from Church funds.
Annual audits are conducted in accordance with applicable regulatory frameworks.
CESHM adopts a comprehensive safeguarding and ethics system aligned with international best practice.
Safeguarding Policy
Financial Controls Policy
Anti-Corruption & Anti-Fraud Policy
Data Protection & Privacy Policy (GDPR-Aligned)
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Policy
Health & Safety Policy
Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblowing Policy
Risk Management Policy
Complaints & Grievance Policy
CESHM may establish branches internationally subject to Board approval.
This ensures global unity while respecting local legal contexts.
Annual General Meeting (AGM)
Scheduled Board Meetings
Quorum requirements
Recorded voting procedures
Documented resolutions
CESHM operates exclusively for charitable purposes, including:
Advancement of the Christian faith
Relief of poverty
Promotion of education
Improvement of health and wellbeing
Community development
All programmes are implemented in accordance with the charitable purposes outlined in the Constitution and the Concept Note.
"Let all things be done decently and in order." (1 Corinthians 14:40)
CESHM believes that strong governance strengthens spiritual impact.
Biblical stewardship
African communal wisdom
International governance standards
Professional financial management
We ensure that every prayer, every donation, and every project is handled with integrity.
CESHM is committed to full transparency. Governance documents, safeguarding policies, and audited reports are available upon formal request.