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Servant Leadership. Spiritual Integrity. Accountable Governance.

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The leadership of the Church of Emmanuel Spiritual Healing Ministry (CESHM) reflects over seven decades of spiritual dedication, community service, and structured governance.

Founded in 1952 in Southern Sierra Leone, CESHM has grown into a multi-branch church network supported by a clearly defined governance framework that ensures spiritual vitality and administrative excellence.

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Spiritual Oversight

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Strategic Governance

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Professional Administration

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Community-Focused Development

Prophet Matthew Emmanuel Jangati
Spiritual Leadership

Prophet Matthew Emmanuel Jangati

General Overseer

Prophet Matthew Emmanuel Jangati serves as the spiritual head of CESHM, providing doctrinal guidance, pastoral leadership, and visionary direction across all branches.

A graduate of Every Nation Theological Bible College, he carries forward the prophetic and healing ministry heritage established by the late Primate Sellu Dauda, founder of CESHM.

Core Responsibilities:

  • Spiritual oversight of all branches
  • Prayer, healing, and deliverance ministry
  • Doctrinal integrity and theological guidance
  • Mentorship of ministers and leaders
  • Church planting and evangelistic expansion

Under his leadership, CESHM continues to expand its church network across Sierra Leone and beyond while strengthening discipleship and community outreach.

Spiritual Intercessory Leadership

Holy Cross Bearers

The Holy Cross Bearers form a dedicated spiritual leadership body responsible for intercessory prayer, spiritual discernment, and support for healing ministry.

Their role ensures that all Church programmes remain grounded in prayer, biblical discernment, and spiritual sensitivity.

CESHM Ordained Ministerial Service
Governing Council

Board of Governors

Strategic Oversight & Institutional Accountability

The Board of Governors serves as the highest governing authority of CESHM.

The Board ensures that:

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The Ministry operates within its constitutional mandate

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Financial stewardship is transparent and accountable

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Safeguarding policies are enforced

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Strategic plans align with mission and vision

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International replication is properly authorised

Board Leadership Roles Include:

Chairperson
Vice Chairperson
General Overseer (Spiritual Authority)
General Secretary
Treasurer / Financial Director
Director of Governance & Compliance
Director of Missions & Evangelism
Director of Education & Training
Director of Welfare & Community Services
Director of Infrastructure & Development
Legal Adviser (Non-Voting)

Board members are selected based on:

Christian character Professional expertise Commitment to CESHM's mission Governance competence

The Board operates collectively, ensuring that no single individual holds unilateral financial or institutional control.

Executive Directorate

Operational & Programme Management

The Executive Directorate is responsible for the day-to-day administration of CESHM's ministries and charitable programmes. This structure ensures efficient implementation of Board-approved strategies.

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Executive Director

Provides overall operational leadership and ensures effective implementation of strategic plans.

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Deputy Executive Director

Supports operational coordination and ensures continuity of leadership.

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Finance & Accounts Manager

Oversees budgeting, reporting, compliance, and financial controls, including dual authorisation systems.

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Human Resources & Welfare Manager

Manages staff welfare, safeguarding compliance, and volunteer coordination.

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Communications & Media Manager

Oversees public relations, media outreach, digital platforms, and donor communications.

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Projects & Development Manager

Leads infrastructure projects, development programmes, and donor-funded initiatives.

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Monitoring & Evaluation Officer

Ensures programme impact measurement, performance tracking, and reporting accountability.

Frontline Leaders

Ministers, Evangelists & Disciples

CESHM's frontline spiritual leaders serve within local congregations and rural chiefdoms across Moyamba District and beyond.

Their responsibilities include:

  • Teaching and biblical instruction
  • Evangelism and outreach
  • Pastoral counselling
  • Community support
  • Discipleship and leadership development

These leaders embody CESHM's mission of holistic ministry — addressing both spiritual and practical needs.

Newly Ordained Female Ministers Ordained Female Ministers Service

Governance & Safeguarding Commitment

All leadership operates under clearly defined policies including:

Safeguarding Policy
Financial Controls Policy
Anti-Corruption Policy
Risk Management Policy
Data Protection & Privacy Policy (GDPR-aligned)
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Policy

These frameworks ensure that leadership authority is exercised responsibly and ethically.

Organisational Structure at a Glance

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Spiritual Authority

General Overseer

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Strategic Oversight

Board of Governors

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Operational Management

Executive Directorate

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Programme Delivery

Committees & Ministry Leaders

This structured model ensures that CESHM remains:

Spiritually vibrant Financially accountable Legally compliant Organisationally sustainable Globally replicable

Our Leadership Ethos

"Leadership is stewardship before God and service before people."

CESHM leadership is grounded in:

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Servant leadership principles

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Biblical accountability

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Community responsibility

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Institutional transparency

We believe that strong leadership builds strong communities.

Connect With Our Leadership Team

For governance, partnership, or ministry enquiries:

📧 governance@ceshm.org

📧 admin@ceshm.org

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