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4.1 Why Is ACOP Called a Fellowship?
A movement is defined as “a group of people with shared purpose and values who create change together.” Movements provide resources, invest in people, provide opportunities for networking, have shared goals, and creates an ‘esprit de corps’. Is ACOP a movement? If not, what needs to change in order for it to become a movement? Reflect in a paragraph.
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I think it is a fellowship for sure. As I get to know more ACOP churches I’m getting to know more likeminded people with shared purpose and values. I’m excited to lock arms and create change together- that will feel more like a movement!
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I would consider the ACOP as a movement. As we allow the Lord to knit us together in unity that movement will increase in momentum and impact!
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As discussed in the lecture, ACOP has chosen to function as a fellowship. However, it was also mentioned that the founders of ACOP desires that it will become a movement. It was mentioned also that ACOP does not step in a situation unless invited by a church. Someday, for some “affiliates” that do not have a proper functioning system, ACOP may be needed to step in (even without invitation) to mitigate, especially for serious matters that could affect/hard the church in many ways. This function is for accountability purposes (as I’ve seen many churches and leaders who behave and live like a pagan, and they feel they are “untouchables” because they have no accountability organization).
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From what I have experienced by attending Eston College I would agree that ACOP is a movement. I have had the privilege of serving, working with, and visiting many ACOP churches in the last few years and what is described as a movement is exactly what I have witnessed and experienced.
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