What is a platform and space in SDM?

 What is a platform and space in SDM?

1. What Is a Platform in SDM?

In Sunshine Destiny Ministries (SDM), a platform refers to an authorized opportunity, structure, or channel provided by SDM for a believer to express, develop, and exercise his or her individual ministry calling.

A platform is not ownership. It is stewardship.

Key Characteristics of an SDM Platform

• It is given, not self-created
• It is recognized and endorsed by SDM leadership
• It operates within the SDM Framework and Spiritual DNA
• It exists to serve God’s purpose, not personal agenda

Examples of SDM Platforms

• Teaching or instructing in SDM School of Ministry
• Speaking or ministering in SDM prophetic events
• Leading or facilitating SDM Home-based Fellowships
• Serving within SDM Boards, Management, or Ministry arms
• Representing SDM in auxiliary ministries (e.g., Sunshine Destiny Church, SDV)

Biblical Understanding

• “Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful.” (1 Corinthians 4:2)

• “A man can receive nothing unless it has been given to him from heaven.” (John 3:27)

A platform exists because God gives it, and SDM recognizes it.

2. What Is a Space in SDM?

A space in SDM refers to the relational, spiritual, and developmental environment SDM creates for a believer to grow, align, and mature in their calling.

Space is about belonging before functioning.

Key Characteristics of an SDM Space

• Safe, accountable, and spiritually governed
• Allows learning, correction, and growth
• Encourages alignment rather than competition
• Protects unity, order, and spiritual covering

Examples of SDM Spaces

• SDM Family gatherings and relational networks
• Mentoring and leadership development settings
• Ministry alignment and accountability discussions
• Training, equipping, and spiritual formation contexts

Biblical Understanding

• “Let all things be done decently and in order.” (1 Corinthians 14:40)

• “They continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship.” (Acts 2:42)

Space provides room to grow, not freedom to act independently.

3. What Is Involved When One Is Given a Platform or Space in SDM?

Receiving a platform or space in SDM involves responsibility, alignment, and maturity.

What Is Involved

Submission to Spiritual Authority

• Alignment to SDM leadership and governance structure

Doctrinal and Vision Alignment

• Upholding SDM teachings, values, and spiritual direction

Accountability

• Willingness to be guided, corrected, and evaluated

Faithfulness and Integrity

• Consistency in character, conduct, and ministry spirit

Servant-Hearted Posture

• Platform serves people; people do not serve the platform

4. Expectations Within an SDM Platform or Space

Core Expectations

• Alignment before expression
• Unity over personal preference
• Faithfulness over visibility
• Growth over entitlement

What SDM Does Not Expect

• Self-promotion
• Independent ministry agendas
• Competition or comparison
• Claiming ownership over SDM platforms

Biblical Warning

• “If you have run with the footmen and they have wearied you, then how can you contend with horses?” (Jeremiah 12:5)

A platform tests character before calling.

5. Important SDM Principle: Platform and Space Are Seasonal

In SDM:

• A platform can expand, shift, or pause
• A space can change as maturity increases
• Removal or transition is not punishment, but alignment

This reinforces the SDM understanding that:

• Coming into SDM is not to gain a ministry; it is to grow your ministry.

6. Summary Statement (SDM-Friendly)

A platform in SDM is an entrusted opportunity to function.

A space in SDM is a protected environment to grow.

Both require alignment, faithfulness, and humility.

Neither is owned; both are stewarded under God and SDM leadership.