5.3 Mission, Vision, and Values of ACOP

[Zach]

I see myself presently extending grace and igniting hope in the community in which I live by sharing the Gospel with all who will hear, but also by actively pursuing relationships through which to do so, both within and without the church. Grace is something believers and non-believers alike resonate with, and offering God’s love and our friendship (time, listening ear, attention and presence) to a community free of charge creates many opportunities to share the hope that we have in Christ. I am investing time in people who I am hoping can also go and do the same, and thereby exponentially affect our community with the love of God embodied through our relationship and connections within the area.

[Afraz]

I am presently working with a private Christian Primary school on the Island of Trinidad and Tobago, we do give scholarships to students. Do have a ministry I am working alongside with that do a feeding program on the island of Jamaica. Now where I live and the Ministry I belong to we do work with the reform individuals from the prison system.

[Jessica]

Connection. I am connecting with all ministries within our body, as well as community. Spending time and serving them each individually. Building relationship. I am also connecting our church within community with activities so they know we are a safe and fun place.

[Alissa Carlton]

They way that I am extending grace and igniting hope within my community is by serving the youth in my sphere of influence. I am able to walk with them as they are growing in their faith and walking through life’s challenges and share with them as the Lord leads