4.1 Why Is ACOP Called a Fellowship?

[Deleted User]

The ACOP is a movement. We are a group of people who share purpose and values and desire to change our world together. Epic, Bible College, Online courses, open door retreats, conferences, grow days, and joint services are some of the ways the ACOP has provided resources, invested in people and provided opportunities for networking. I look forward to seeing what God is going to unfold as we continue to come together.

[Chris]

I think I would consider ACOP to be a movement, as they seem to meet the various components of the definition. I also believe the ACOP to be on the cusp of exponential growth. With initiatives such as NewChurch and ECO, I believe that barriers are coming down that once stood between the people and ministry.

[Nicole]

Yes, I would say by the definition that ACOP is a movement as we meet each criteria given. While we are a fellowship, ACOP’s central organization does provide resources, train and network, and have shared goals. While not every single goal might be shared by every church, we have many shared goals that we are pursuing.

[Caleb]

I would consider ACOP a movement because as a fellowship each governing body has more freedom in personal everyday choices, but also have the same mission and direction. Mission is important to a movement because if there is no unifying mission then the fellowship will go nowhere. freedom in decision making is also important to a movement because everyone in the fellowship can have their say and nobody feels the need to leave the fellowship for lack of freedom. if people were leaving, there would be no movement in the movement either.