Credentialing in ACOP

[Allan]

Having credentials with Any group provides a way of accountable ministry. You can literally do ministry for years with no umbrella and realize how much help you need from a bigger network to move forward

[Caleb]

I think credentialing is important in ACOP because it takes away any confusion and lets the community know that you are a team player. As a credential holder, you either hold the same values as the fellowship, want to see the fellowship flourish through ministry, or better yet both! the fellowship can then look to you and know they can trust you in your ability to minister to others, and trust is a very important thing when it comes to leadership. you should also get credentials with ACOP because it gives you a shoulder to lean on. You can ask for advice, meet other people in your situation, and others can come along side you in your ministry to make sure things are on track.

[Micah]

Clarifying expectations is essential in any professional relationship (and important in most relationships). It not only provides accountability, but also allows you to understand the motives, values, processes and goals of the other party. In the case of ACOP credentialing, this commitment allows the credential holder to be more in touch with the vision and mission of ACOP while still being able to bring their own unique perspectives and approaches. Though it sometimes appears like an unnecessary formality, it is beneficial in every way to ensure a good relationship as well as accountability.

[Kylie]

It is important to define the relationship you have with ACOP because then on both ends the expectations and responsibilities are clearly understood so that both parties can move forward in community and relationship that can be clearly comprehended. Credentialing as quoted above is like puling on the jersey, you understand you are part of the team and what that requires of you, and your coaches and teammates also understand they are coming alongside you to both give and receive; support and encouragement, and take on the common mission together. The benefits of holding credentials with ACOP to me is being part of the tribe. Knowing that you are walking among brothers and sisters with passion and desire to pursue God and His mission for His people and you all are holding each other accountable.