5.3 Mission, Vision, and Values of ACOP

[Melissa Smyth]

Right now, I run the Coffee House located in the Regina Apostolic Church. In this space, I seek to serve and care for each person who comes in and work to provide a space where everyone feels loved and welcome. In this, I seek to extend love and grace and provide a space that actively does so. I also work to have intentional and life-giving conversations with those who are willing, and encourage my volunteers to do the same. When I watch my 17-year-old volunteer passionately share the gospel with a young man who is just returning to faith, I can see hope ignited in beautiful ways!

[Aidan]

In my role at Eston College, I extend grace and ignite hope in the work I do with students. The times I spend coaching them, counselling them, praying with them, teaching them, doing ministry together with them, and walking in community with them are all expressions of the grace I extend and hope I ignite in their hearts as they discern their calling and discover more about who God has made them to be.

[Celestine]

Extending God’s Grace and Igniting Hope

I envision extending God’s grace and igniting hope in my community through active listening, empathy, and support. By engaging with individuals, understanding their struggles, and offering words of encouragement, I can help foster a sense of belonging and purpose. Additionally, collaborating with local organizations and churches to address community needs can amplify the impact, bringing hope and transformation to those around me.

[Kevin]

Through my preaching, organizing of small group ministries, overseeing of ministries, and week to week interaction with everyone around me, in my church and outside. I hope people get to experience the grace of God as I pass it on to them, reminding them of how good God is and how merciful He is towards us. And I desire to remind them of the endless possibilities of God, that there is hope for every circumstance.