What is Covenant Partnership?

An agreement between two people or two groups that involves promises on the part of each to the other. The concept of covenant between God and His people is one of the most important theological truths of the Bible. By making a covenant with Abraham, God promised to bless His descendants and to make them His special people. Abraham, in return, was to remain faithful to God and to serve as a channel through which God's blessings could flow to the rest of the world (Genesis 12:1-3).

Even before Abraham's time, God also made a covenant with Noah, assuring Noah that He would not again destroy the world by flood (Genesis 9). Another famous covenant was between God and David, in which David and his descendants were established as the royal heirs to the throne of the nation of Israel (2 Samuel 7:12; 22:51). This covenant agreement reached its highest fulfillment when Jesus the Messiah, a descendant of the line of David, was born in Bethlehem about a thousand years after God made the promise to David the king. The Old Testament contains many examples of covenants between people who related to each other as equals. For example, David and Jonathan entered into a covenant because of their love for each other. This agreement bound each of them to certain responsibilities (I Samuel 18:3).

A covenant, in the biblical sense, implies much more than a contract or simple agreement. A contract always has an end date, while a covenant is a permanent arrangement. Another difference is that a contract generally involves only one person, while a covenant covers a person's total being.

As a Covenant Partner, you share in the anointing of Bishop Sheldon McCarter's life as he keeps you under his Spiritual Covering by praying for you, and your loved ones, and your needs on a daily basis. Your part is to cover Bishop Sheldon McCarter through prayer and to financially support S. M. McCarter Ministries Victorious Living Radio and Television Broadcast.

Who is a Covenant Partner?

Covenant Partners are those who have agreed to lock hands with Sheldon M. McCarter Ministries to help challenge and change the world through prayer and financial support towards the Victorious Living Television and Radio Broadcast, meetings, enrichment products and literature. The success of this ministry will be through the prayers and commitment of our Covenant Partners who pledge $20 monthly or $240 a year. Some of our Partners pledge more.

How do I remit my monthly pledges?

For Greater Cleveland Avenue Christian Church Partners:

There are special made envelopes for S. M. McCarter Ministries Covenant Partnership. Your pledges should be placed in these special envelopes. Your Covenant Partnership envelope can be placed in with the regular offerings during offering time or you can turn it in to a S. M. McCarter Ministries Representative at any tape table. You can also make a pledge via telephone or mail.

For our other Covenant Partners:

You can make pledges via telephone with a credit card; fax or you can remit your pledge by mail:

S. M. McCarter Ministries
P.O. Box 912
Winston-Salem, NC 27102-0912
Phone: 336-661-0226 ext 111 or Toll Free 1-866-681-1071
Fax: 336-661-1885

Are my contributions tax deductible?

Yes, S. M. McCarter MInistries is a non-profit organization. A tax receipt will be automatically mailed to you in January. However, you can request a copy of your contributions or check the status of your pledge at any time.

When is my anniversary date?

The date of your anniversary will be the date that S. M. McCarter Ministries received your response form that you completed along with your first pledge.

I am currently not a Covenant Partner. How can I become one today?

For our members and visitors to the church:

You must request and complete a Covenant Partnership form. This form may be obtained from a Representative of S. M. McCarter Ministries. Please complete the form and return it, along with your pledge, to a S. M. McCarter Ministries Representative.

For individuals who are unable to attend Greater Cleveland Avenue Christian Church:

You may download a Covenant Partnership form by selecting one of the following formats: WORD or PDF.

Please submit your form along with your pledge by mail:

S. M. McCarter Ministries
P.O. Box 912
Winston-Salem, NC 27102-0912

Do I have to renew my partnership each year?

Your commitment is based on a rolling 12-month basis. However, we will evaluate all of our partner's commitment to see if they are still in covenant agreement and supporting S. M. McCarter Ministries and to make sure that this ministry is still a blessing to you.

What are the benefits of a S. M. McCarter Ministries Covenant Partner?

    Spiritual covering through prayer by Bishop Sheldon M. McCarter, Co-Pastor Joyce
      McCarter and our team of intercessors.
    Give and it shall be given unto you (Luke 6:38).
    A monthly preaching/teaching tape mailed to you.
    A monthly letter from Bishop Sheldon M. McCarter.
    A Covenant Partnership Certificate.
    A specially crafted lapel pin designating you as a Covenant Partner.
    A 10% discount card that can be used for S. M. McCarter Ministries products/clothing.
    An invitation to a special Covenant Partners reception.

What is S. M. McCarter Ministries?

S. M. McCarter Ministries serves as an extended arm to GCACC. Some of the ways in which S. M. McCarter Ministries does this is through our Victorious Living Television and Radio Broadcast, Conferences, Revivals and other meetings that Bishop Sheldon M. McCarter may minister.