4.1 Why Is ACOP Called a Fellowship?

[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.

[Rachel]

ACOP can be classified as a movement. The many organizations connected with ACOP add to the fellowship. Programs like United Youth Outreach and Street Invaders. It is a culture that runs through many different generations. As a student at Eston College, I get the privilege of meeting other people who have also attended FGBI and FGBC in the past years. When I meet people in ACOP circles I feel I have family regardless if we know each other or not.

[Kylie]

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.