Ambassadors of Hope

Ambassadors of Hope is an apostolic ministry network established by the late Bishop Harry Jackson in 2012 to provide apostolic covering, licensing, and commissioning for ministers who are called to serve the Body of Christ in local, regional, and global contexts.

The network is patterned after the apostolic model stewarded now, by Apostle Michele Jackson, exists to strengthen ministers through biblical order, doctrinal alignment, relational accountability, and spiritual oversight.

Ambassadors of Hope functions as an apostolic network, not a denomination, and serves ministers who desire to walk in voluntary alignment and recognized apostolic covering while fulfilling their God-given callings.

Apostolic Foundation

Ambassadors of Hope is rooted in the New Testament pattern of apostolic ministry as outlined in Scripture, particularly in the equipping and maturing of the saints (Ephesians 4:11–13). The apostolic function serves to establish order, affirm calling, strengthen leadership, and facilitate effective ministry in alignment with the purposes of God.

Mission and Purpose

The mission of Ambassadors of Hope is to:

Provide apostolic covering and spiritual oversight
License and commission ministers for public ministry
Affirm calling, character, and doctrinal soundness
Support ministers through counsel, mentorship, and accountability
Facilitate the effective sending of ministers into churches, communities, and nations

The network exists to serve ministers, ensuring they are properly aligned, supported, and released to fulfill their assignments with integrity and longevity.

Apostolic Covering

Apostolic covering within Ambassadors of Hope is relational and voluntary in nature. It is designed to provide spiritual support, wisdom, and accountability without exercising undue control over the individual minister or ministry.

Ministers who align with Ambassadors of Hope retain responsibility for their personal and ministerial decisions while choosing to walk in recognized apostolic relationship and oversight.

Licensing and Commissioning

Licensing through Ambassadors of Hope constitutes a formal recognition that a minister:

Demonstrates spiritual maturity and proven ministry fruit
Is aligned doctrinally and ethically
Operates in accountability and integrity
Is affirmed in calling and ministry function
Is authorized to minister publicly under apostolic blessing

Commissioning reflects the network’s confidence in the minister’s readiness to be sent and to represent Christ and His Kingdom with faithfulness and responsibility.

Who the Network Serves

Ambassadors of Hope serves:

Pastors and church leaders
Fivefold ministers
Ministry and marketplace leaders
Those called to regional, national, or international ministry

The network is intended for ministers who value biblical order, spiritual alignment, and accountable ministry relationships.

Relationship to Hope Christian Church

Ambassadors of Hope operates in spiritual alignment with Hope Christian Church, serving as an extension of its apostolic vision to equip, strengthen, and send leaders beyond the local church context.

Our Commitment

Ambassadors of Hope is committed to the development of ministers who reflect:

Christlike character
Doctrinal faithfulness
Spiritual maturity
Ethical leadership
Faithful representation of the Kingdom of God

Through apostolic alignment and commissioning, Ambassadors of Hope seeks to see ministers flourish and the global Church strengthened for effective Kingdom impact.

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Ambassadors of Hope FAQs

What is Ambassadors of Hope?

Ambassadors of Hope is an apostolic ministry network established by the late Bishop Harry Jackson in 2012 to provide apostolic covering, licensing, and commissioning for ministers serving in local, regional, national, and international contexts. The network exists to strengthen ministers through biblical order, doctrinal alignment, relational accountability, and spiritual oversight, while honoring the autonomy of the individual minister and ministry.

Is Ambassadors of Hope a denomination?

Ambassadors of Hope is not a denomination. It functions as an apostolic network operating through voluntary alignment and relational covering rather than institutional hierarchy or denominational governance.

What is apostolic covering?

Apostolic covering is a relational spiritual relationship in which a minister chooses to walk in alignment with recognized apostolic leadership for the purpose of counsel, accountability, affirmation, and spiritual protection. It is intended to strengthen and support ministers, not to control or replace their personal responsibility before God.

Is apostolic covering mandatory for ministers?

Apostolic covering within Ambassadors of Hope is entirely voluntary. Ministers choose to align with the network based on shared values, doctrinal agreement, and relational trust.

What does licensing through Ambassadors of Hope mean?

Licensing is a formal recognition that a minister demonstrates spiritual maturity and proven ministry fruit, operates with sound doctrine and ethical accountability, is affirmed in calling and ministry function, and is authorized to minister publicly under apostolic blessing. Licensing reflects recognition and responsibility rather than ownership or control.

Does Ambassadors of Hope ordain ministers?

Ambassadors of Hope licenses and commissions ministers. Ordination may be recognized or affirmed where appropriate, but the primary function of the network is apostolic covering and sending rather than denominational ordination.

Who is eligible to apply for licensing?

Applicants should be actively serving in ministry, demonstrate fruitfulness and spiritual maturity, hold sound biblical doctrine, value accountability and alignment, and possess a clear sense of calling. Each application is prayerfully reviewed to ensure readiness and mutual alignment.

Does licensing require leaving an existing church or organization?

Licensing through Ambassadors of Hope does not require a minister to leave their local church, organization, or ministry, provided there is no conflict of authority or doctrine. Ministers may remain fully connected to existing ministry relationships.

Does Ambassadors of Hope govern or control ministries?

Ambassadors of Hope does not govern daily ministry operations, finances, or internal decision-making. Ministers retain responsibility for their ministries while receiving spiritual counsel and apostolic oversight as requested.

What accountability is expected of licensed ministers?

Ministers are expected to walk in integrity and ethical conduct, remain doctrinally aligned, maintain relational accountability, and honor the apostolic covering they receive. Accountability within the network is relational rather than administrative.

Are there financial requirements to be part of the network?

Any administrative or participation requirements are clearly communicated during the application process. Ambassadors of Hope does not function as a financial governing body over individual ministries.

What role does Hope Christian Church play?

Ambassadors of Hope operates in spiritual alignment with Hope Christian Church and reflects its apostolic vision to equip and send ministers. While rooted in this apostolic foundation, the network extends beyond the local church context.

How are ministers commissioned?

Commissioning typically occurs through prayer, the laying on of hands, and formal affirmation, recognizing a minister’s readiness to be sent into their God-given assignment.

Can a minister withdraw from the network?

Alignment with Ambassadors of Hope is voluntary and relational. Ministers may withdraw from the network in an orderly and honorable manner.

How does Ambassadors of Hope handle doctrinal alignment?

The network affirms foundational Christian doctrine consistent with the Statement of Faith of Hope Christian Church. Ministers are expected to operate within these doctrinal boundaries.

How do I begin the application process?

Ministers interested in alignment or licensing may begin through the designated application process. Each application is reviewed prayerfully and carefully to ensure clarity, readiness, and mutual alignment.

What is the heart behind Ambassadors of Hope?

Ambassadors of Hope exists to see ministers healthy, supported, and effectively sent, serving the Body of Christ with humility, spiritual authority, and integrity for lasting Kingdom impact.