Samuel and Queen McCormick Educational Foundation

Dr. McCormick and the late Bishop Samuel McCormick have always had a desire to give back to the community at large. SQMEducational Foundation was organized by Pastor Queen and Samuel McCormick to provide monetary funding to community children interested in attending a higher learning institution and are in need of additional resources to help defray the cost of books, toiletries, food, and tuition.  Each year the foundation host special concerts, foundation drives and solicit sponsorship to meet its goals and keep the legacy of Bishop Samuel Lee McCormick, Emeritus alive.

Mini grants are given every year to students who are artistically incline and have a desire to excel in their higher learning studies. To qualify for grant awards, interested students must apply via written request at the ministry's headquarters. Applications are available during the month of March, grant guidelines and submittal date are included in the application process. Special preference are given to active members of New Birth House of Prayer, but awards have been given to non affliliate students. (send a written request for application and guidelines to NBHP Eduational Department).

Mission:      Our mission is to advance the kingdom of God through scriptural and practical living, feeding the flock of God through song, word, visitation and prison ministry, and clothing the undressed.

 Stewardship:    We manage our resources to maximize our ministry’s purposes, not private gain; and actively avoid excessive compensation and unreasonable or unnecessary expenses. We pursue maximum benefit through our commitment of service, how we work, and by supporting the work of Christendom, faith-based and community partnerships, colleagues, and grantees.

Accountability and Transparency:      To ensure our governing body carryout their duties and activities, we embrace the written word and the spirit of the law. We welcome public interest, take responsibility for our actions and communicate truthfully.

Diversity and Inclusiveness:      We seek diversity and inclusiveness in order to reflect the community we serve and to ensure that a range of perspectives contribute to our common goal of Advancing the Kingdom of God and the development of our mission to service the body of Christ through ecumenical teaching and practical application in a changing society..

 Governance:      Our administrative governing body understands and embraces their responsibility to oversee the ministry’s mission of advancing the kingdom of God, NBHP’s strategic direction, finances and operations and do so honestly and with integrity. They establish clear and understandable policies and ensure that they are followed.

 Respect:     Members interact respectfully with board members, donors, and peers with one common goal to advance the kingdom of God respectfully.

Special Thanks for Recipients