MISSION & VISION OF ACOP
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Walt's Vision
Walt Disney, the creative genius behind the Disney corporation, passed away while the Walt Disney World Amusement Park was under construction in Orlando, Florida. At the dedication of the Amusement Park someone remarked, “Isn’t it too bad that Walt didn’t live to see this.” Mike Vance the creative director for Disney Studios said, “Oh he did see it – that’s why it’s here!”
"Culture eats strategy for breakfast."
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WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN VISION AND CULTURE?
Vision is a picture of a preferable future for an organization.  Culture is the environment that the organization exists in. Â
Vision is about seeing the future in advance. Culture is how we get to this future.
ACOP'S MISSION AND VISION: THEN AND NOW
The Apostolic Church of Pentecost of Canada is birthed in a revival in Winnipeg, Manitoba over a hundred years ago. The origins of ACOP flowed out of these revivals, and the earliest motto of ACOP from this movement was: “To Every Nation.”
Early Pentecostal meetings in Winnipeg "were more kindred to the revivals described in the Acts of the Apostles than in anything else in the religious modern world."
ACOP’s Current Vision Statement: “ACOP is a global movement of passionate people extending God’s grace and igniting hope in every community.”
ACOP’s Current Mission Statement: “To develop and release effective leaders and healthy churches who transform communities.”
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Mission and Vision of ACOP
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Extending God’s grace locally would include the workplace, friend circles and in ministry. By extending grace in every day interactions we can change the world around us. Extending grace is walking alongside those that are in your circle of influence. Being an encouragement and being patient are part of extending grace. When you do this you see people for who they truly are.
Culture is the result of the mission and vision statement being clearly communicated and carried out. As people understand the vision and mission statement of their organization they can view what they are trying to achieve through that lens, which changes the culture around them.
Apostolic teams are important because they are sent intentionally. There is no hap hazard sending. Teams are sent with previous knowledge and understanding of what they are walking into. They go with wisdom.
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- Bill Johnson says “Apostolic teams are not necessarily made up of just apostles and prophets. They are a group of people that carry an “apostolic mission” without selfish agendas. They are sent by leadership, entrusted with delegated authority to establish God’s rule in their realm of experience and expertise. When they go with that heart they carry an apostolic anointing because they function under the umbrella of apostolic authority.” Why are apostolic teams important?
Extending grace to others is reflective of how Jesus has shown grace to me and all of us. He treats us better than we deserve, but it’s also the empowerment behind this that is so incredible. His grace gives us the ability or power to do incredible things, such as having love for an enemy, hope in a hopeless situation, sufficiency when in lack, etc. So, extending grace to others is also empowering them to overcome, to forgive, to pull the best out of people, etc.
Vision and mission affect the culture of an organization by defining the purpose of the organization and instilling a sense of belonging and identity by giving the people a direction and common goal to be working towards.
Apostolic teams are important because they are called together by God to advance the kingdom and glorify God. They are influencing the world with the Kingdom of Heaven.
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As someone who was incredibly broken and lost, for me it is being that person who can love the same broken and lost soul (the way I was loved by my leaders) despite where I found myself. That isn’t condoning sin, but loving despite mistakes and ‘seeing it through’ till transformation happens, and beyond, with love, direction, correction but also honesty and integrity to the Word and what it says about how we should live. Globally it means the same, but will look different as I have a large following online that I am able to influence, which i do by teaching on practical matters of the heart condition, among other things.. always pointing to Jesus
It doesn’t matter what the vision and mission is, if the culture is not healthy
Apostolic teams are important because they carry not only the vision of God’s heart for change in all these different regions and countries, but also the anointing to see change come about. To equip the right leaders, recognize problem areas, implement solutions and extend love, grace and hope where it is needed most.
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- Extending God’s grace in your local context is by knowing your surroundings, being a light in my work place, being kind, caring and being a Christlikeness. Being a good community member in my community that shine . All in all be a good servant , willing to serve and share love. It’s hard thing to do without the help of the Holy Spirit.
- The vision and mission affect the culture of an organization because, an organization without vision is nothing. The vision is the picture of an organization and the Vision of an organization is from the Lord. ACOP vision statement is so powerful. It’s extending Gods grace and igniting hope in our mission’s field. We have the vision and mission follows. “Without vision the people will perish. “ Lord Jesus ,give us vision in the ministry and help us to follow the mission of our organization.
- What is Aposolic Team- the leadership of our organization. It is very important be a part of Apostolic Team because, they are the one guiding us, mentoring us in our walks in Jesus ,giving advices, they develop ,train and release workers in the mission field. Apostolic Team is needed because, as leaders we need to build up one another, strengthen one another,encouraging one another in the ministry. We are Team member to carry God’s call in our life.
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