4.1 Why Is ACOP Called a Fellowship?

[Kevin]

I think yes, it should be considered a movement, but I think it could improve in how it invests in people and onboards people. As a relatively new member, it’s been a bit interesting to navigate exactly what being part of the ACOP “adds” to my life outside of some requirements to be part of the church I’m at.

[Alissa Carlton]

I feel as though ACOP is moving towards being a movement. I fell athough through programs such as EPIC, grow days, regional and national conferences, and even now Street Invaders, there are more opprotunites for ACOP to become deeply intertwined. Although I feel that there is not totally one clear direction that ACOP is moving it, we are making strides toward this

[Deleted User]

I would say from my perspective ACOP is a movement. I have seen it provide resources, provide networking opportunities, and have shared goals. I have especially felt how the ACOP has a very family based feel to it. There is definitely a sense that all members are focused on key goals and have very deep and important relationships with one another.

[Jaylen]

Perhaps ACOP is not a movement in the sense of directly falling into the definition of what a movement is. But I think if we look at ACOP as a fellowship who are being actively used to further God mission for the world, then we are most certainly a movement. I believe the reality of being used by God is far more important than to fit the descriptions we humans put before ourselves. I think we are a movement, maybe just not “that” type of movement.