Thank you to each ACOP member who participated in the Presidential nomination process. A total of 164 nominations were submitted, and thirty-five members in total were nominated.

The Board of Trustees has now contacted the nominees who received the greatest number of nominations. Each nominee has been informed of the percentage of nominations they received, but they have not been informed who else has been nominated or what percentage other nominees received.

The nominees contacted have been invited into a discernment process—to prayerfully consider whether they are willing to proceed to the interview stage. They must inform the Board of Trustees by January 2, 2026, of their decision whether or not to proceed.

Interviews will take place during the month of January. After the interview process is completed, the Board of Trustees will release the names of the nominees who will appear on the ballot at our ACOP Biennial Conference in May 2026.

We want to encourage every ACOP Member to participate in the discernment process by praying regularly, throughout this month, for the nominees as they consider whether they will proceed to the interview stage.

It's time! Registration for our Stirred Up conference is open on our website, and we're getting so excited to gather together with all of you! Get ready for Spirit-filled worship, engaging speakers, and intentional fellowship with our ACOP family. Stick around after conference for our Stirred Up for Action post-conference event, hosted by ACOP Global Harvest!

We can't wait to see you there!

We are heading into the second week of Advent! Take a listen and be encouraged as Jordan shares about what's happening in the ACOP Prairie Region.

If you missed it yesterday, never fear, there's still time to give to Street Invaders! 

This program has been leading our teens into meaningful experiences of faith and helping them make their faith real, every day, long after the summer ends. This Giving Tuesday, we have an opportunity to stand up for this next generation and support the discipleship of our "open generation."

Will you partner with us as we prepare for another summer of mission?

We are thrilled to announce the launch of our new program, designed and developed by ACOP’s Leadership Development team! This is a free resource for individuals aged 13-22 (ish) designed to build their leadership abilities and launch them into ministry opportunities

RAMP (Rooted – Activated – Mentored – Prepared) is a three-step program that combines learning with practical application. Participants will work through six videos on discipleship and activating their leadership abilities, followed by an opportunity to discuss what they’ve learned with a cohort. From there, they will get the chance to put what they’ve learned into practice and serve in their community.

Check out acopramp.ca or watch the video below for more information!

It's a joy to witness transformation—when God’s grace meets people in such a way that their hearts, priorities, and relationships begin to change. There’s nothing more beautiful than seeing someone come alive to who they are in Christ and begin walking in that freedom. Those moments remind me why I do what I do—they’re glimpses of God’s redemptive work unfolding right before my eyes.

Holiday Hours

The ACOP National Office will be closed from December 24 to January 2 for the holidays.

During this time, our staff will periodically review emails and phone messages. If you have a question or concern, please don’t hesitate to reach out—we’ll respond as we’re able.

Wishing you a very Merry Christmas!

Peace is a common thread throughout the Christmas season. Fitting, as we celebrate the birth of the Prince of Peace. How lovely to think that no matter what the world throws at us, we can rest in Jesus and be enveloped in His supernatural peace.

On the second week of Advent, we light the peace candle. If you are struggling to find that rest, we encourage you to carve out even five minutes in your day, at whatever time works best for you, to sit with Jesus and let Him take your stress from you. His desire is to spend time with us, and there is nothing quite like the stillness of His presence, where everything else falls away for a moment.

"Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ." -Romans 5:1 NKJV

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