Local Churches and ACOP

[Deleted User]

• The role of the ACOP and the regional director in a self-governing church comes down to the idea of relationship building. The ACOP does not operate in an overbearing or controlling way but instead emphasizes that decisions should be made by the Local Church Pastor with advice and counsel from the ACOP leadership and regional director. I liked how it was pointed out how the concept of just showing up to events and showing up to support the local pastor provides the best opportunities to give the LC Pastor guidance as you know what is going on and give proper resources for the situation.
• I am not very familiar with partnership agreements in other contexts besides ACOP. But one big thing that I have noticed with the partnership agreement in the ACOP is how the idea of relationship-building and partnering with the local church is a big deal. It is not just centralized around the core leadership team but empowers the LC pastor and board to make the decisions with the counsel and guidance of the ACOP lead team.

[Merodee]

Respond in paragraph format to the following prompt(s):

• What is the role of the ACOP and the regional director in a self-governing church?
• Are you familiar with partnership agreements in other contexts besides ACOP? Do some comparison/contrast work using what you are already familiar with and consulting the ACOP Partnership Agreement document.

The role of ACOP and the regional director in a self-governing church is to come alongside in mutual relational authority to encourage and support towards shared vision of extending grace and igniting hope. ACOP and regional directors become involved in a self-governing church upon the invitation of lead pastor or board of directors.

[Lorna Anne]

The Role of the ACOP and the regional director:

~To encourage "we're better together"

~To train and guide us in our call" What God's call in your life"

~the mentor, provide resources, to facilitate ministry.

Partnership Agreement:

~the ACOP coordinates to Lead Pastor and to Boards and to the church.

~ spiritual covering and support to the pastors and ministry leaders. Counsel, guidance ,resources and expertise.

[Logan]

the role of the ACOP Regional Director in a self-governing church is to provide spiritual covering, support, council and equip the lead pastor of that church.

i am not currently familiar with any other partnership agreements.