2.4 How ACOP Came into Existence

[Micah]

I find #6 interesting, especially in relation to something Wes pointed out: it seems like the distribution of literature was more important then training or raising up ministers in good theology. As a current student of Eston College this may land different as I am highly valuing the shaping that God is doing in my thinking, but it still seems strange that they were focused on publishing books but without any training tied to that.

[Caleb]

of all the reasons listed as purpose for the formation of ACOP, the reason that stands out the most to me is reason 6:

“To print, publish, distribute and sell and buy Christian literature, periodicals, pamphlets, booklets, books and other writings for the furtherance of the work of the Corporation.”

I find this reason most interesting because it is one I wouldn’t naturally think of. It makes sense to publish works pertaining to your views to help spread awareness of your own views and give them a platform. With a definitive Corporation or denomination of sorts, I imagine it adds credibility to doctrinal beliefs and gives other likeminded people a platform to join you in your beliefs. Publishing works of literature as a definitive cooperation makes sense missionally, informatively, and collectively as a group of likeminded individuals.

[Allan]

4. and 5. stick out the most because that is the reason the “church” exists

[Nate]

One of the primary reasons being the publishing of literature is quite interesting to me. It was such a different time than today. Nowadays we have Christian media companies that fill that place and their literature is certainly different than that of the 20s and 30s. Makes me think if we as a denomination maybe need to re-evaluate and see how/if we can produce literature and what it could do if anything?