ACN National Conference in Bryant, Arkansas
 

There's going to be a fantastic conference in Bryant, Arkansas the first week of August.
I've heard the ACN described as being "The UPC with Grace".
The conference I attended last year was filled with the purest worship and praise, and open friendship that I've ever been involved with, within OR without the Organization.
So all y'all that live in Missouri, Arkansas, Tennessee, and Texas, C'MON DOWN!

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Looks like a might fine conference. You can download a PDF flyer with the schedule for the 2011 Conference from this link: http://www.theacn.net/download_file....2Fevent_17.pdf

That's a direct download link so you may want to check your Downloads Folder if the flyer doesn't open automatically in your browser.

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Is that the Baker that worked or works in Brazil?

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Sis Alvear,

Those are Baker's from the family that were missionaries to Brazil. I believe James is the son and Jarrod the grandson of the UPC Missionary to Brazil years ago. Years ago I went to church with the daughter, Sharon Baker, in Texas.

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wow...small world...my husband and I know some of the Bakers...where is Bryant, Arkansas?

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what does acn stand for? i'm interested.

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Its a suburb of Little Rock, Arkansas

www.theacn.net.

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Apostolic Christian Network (my emphasis)

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well...that was the only Bryant I could think of...I was raised in Jacksonville...went to school in North Little Rock..

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That is the same week as Brother Holmes campmeeting...

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Somehow I doubt there will be many conflicted people trying to decide which one to go to!

You are one of the few people I know who would probably enjoy both - LOL:thumbsup

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Wow im confuse. Anyone that knows me can u tell me if id enjoy bro holms or the acn conference? Never heard of acn are they oneness? Are they upc-ish? just curious... Been Apostolic my whole life and never heard of em

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Is ACN a one stepper or three stepper organization?

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This is from Pastor Baker's Church.
http://www.theexperience238.com/

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This Is The Church Pastor Baker Oversees.
http://www.peacemesquite.com/index.cfm

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Y'all, if the General Conference is anything like the rally held at my home Church earlier last month, you would be so tremendously blessed to be part of this rally. The prophetic moved mightily throughout the entire service, and the Word showed up and showed out! What a move among the brethren!

I wish I could go this year to the General Conference of the ACN. Man, I am gonna miss it!

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This Group here has a annual conference I was invited to this meeting,but I could not attend.

http://communityworship.org/files/Tell_11_poster.pdf

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The Bakers were among some of the first missionaries (UPC) in Brazil. I honor the memory and the sacrifice they made.
Among some of the first was Bill Drost, Norris, and in 67 Brother and Sister DeMerchant came...there have been and are others...Independent ones were Ernest Doggett, Geneva Bailey, Lucille Stewart, Roxie Ray and Larry Bristow. JB Lambeth was both UPCI and AMF. Juan and Dorothy Alvear... Brazil has been blessed by many hard working people. There are others but those names come to my mind right now.
I know some of us missionaries may not see things eye to eye but I deeply respect the love, dedication and sacrifice of all true missionaries. Being a missionary is not a vacation but a call from God.

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I was born and raised in Arkadelphia, moved to Jacksonville in 87 and lived there for some 8 or 9 years. Live in Bryant now.

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wow...small world.

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♫ It's a small world, after all ♫
♫ It's a small world, after all ♫
♫ It's a small world, after all ♫
♫ It's a small, small world ♫

:heeheehee

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They allow differences of opinion as to the interpretation of Acts 2:38 (eg: PCI & PAJC) but require any member (minister) to have experienced repentance, baptism in Jesus' name and infilling of the Holy Ghost (w/the evidence of speaking in other tongues). They also make room for differences of opinion in eschatalogical doctrine.
They do background checks on all ministers that apply for membership.
It's very new (8 years old), and has an emphasis on YOUTH, MISSIONS and FELLOWSHIP.

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I've been a member of the ACN for almost a year now. I will be Ordained in the Ordination service this year. My reservations are booked, my registration is paid and I'm ready to get there! The Apostolic Christian Network is definitly a great movement.

It is fairly new for those who havn't heard of it and is definitly Oneness / Apostolic. I think it organized in 2004, some of the main differences to me is the allowing of differences on personal standards to exist in the same fellowship....and no one tries to tell you what you can and can't do. I don't like to get into the discussion much, but to answer the question....I'm sure there are minister's of all 3 persuasions in regards to salvation and what many of you refer to as "1, 2, and 3 steppers."

My understanding is that they were organized to provide a network of Apostolics who may not agree on everything, but are still Apostolic. My new church plant in Corsicana, TX is called The Gathering....www.thegatheringministries.org
We consider Bro. James Baker our friend and pastor and attend his church as much as possible in Mesquite.

Sis. Alevear, our chairman James Baker has a brother who is a missionary to Brazil, and He was raised there. He travels there often and still oversees a group of Churches. I think they are called something like Omega...I think they now fall under the ACN missions department.

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Dan, see you next month!

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Jesus does background checks. He wrapped up calling and ordination of king David, Moses and Paul. Do folks get forgiven from their past or are only those with clean records worthy?

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You'll need to ask the leadership of the ACN as to the reason for a background check. Don't you think it is wise?

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I would enjoy seeing the Bakers...

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Jesus does forgive Sex Offenders and Child rapists...but the law doesn't....and Churches and Religious Orgs are held accountable to the Law to make sure that a minister who may have a forgiven, yet spotty past, is not placed in supervision of children...

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*BUMP*

I want to keep the ACN, if possible, a focal point on AFF. There are a lot of ministers who have fallen, who are walking wounded, and who have been put out that need the fellowship of good brethren. I want you all to know the ACN is the place to fellowship and enjoy godly anointing.

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Cleve Lambeth can flat out preach,JB doesn't do anything for me, although he is a great man and has done well by the Brazilians.The Demerchants just celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary.

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Are you in the Lambeth fellowship circle?

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They both have spoken at our church, we support them financially.

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Not sure who you are...but I can say a loud AMEN to this!! I was walking wounded for a long time. And let me say....I don't think an organization or a fellowship card is necessary to make it to heaven...However, spiritual support, prayer, and accountability are. The ACN has offered me this. Without trying very hard, I now have elders, and peer ministers that I can call and talk to when I need someone who understands what I'm dealing with. I've also had the fellowship that I once had in the UPC....except there are no strings attached! I'm fortunate to be in Texas, which seems to be the hub of the movement...however...the wheels are turning and you should be watching for an ACN church to pop up near you...where ever you might be!

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I think I read that the acn is part of the awcf. Is that true? what in your mind is the difference between the acn and the awcf?

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I think ANC is more like a UPC without outward standards and AWCF seems more of an place for organizations...

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Bishop Smith, chairman of the AWCF, told me that the AWCF is like the "United Nations"(his words) of the Apostolic Faith. They are made up of over 100 smaller and larger Apostolic Organizations like the PAW, COOLJC, and many others. They also have an Independent Caucus for ministers who are not a member of any organization. However, while they will send you a fellowship card, they do not issue an AWCF certificate of ordinaiton or license. They leave that up to the Organization or Church of said minister.

As Sister Alevear said, the ACN is organized like the ALJC or the UPC. We have Regional Presbyters, Youth Camps, and issue 3 levels of Credentials. However, as an organization, we do not dictate dress-codes. We DO preach holiness, modesty, and seperation as the Bible teaches....but we do not define for you what that is with a rule book or manual which is bragged about as being thicker than the New Testament.

For clarification, I am in no way, form, or fashion, the official spokesman for the ACN. I'm just glad to be a member. You can find more at www.theacn.net

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:thumbsup:thumbsup

fellowship based on the Spirit of Jesus Christ and not based on dress code? What a novel idea!!

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It doesn't look like they're UPCI anymore. Not listed on the UPCI website, and neither minister listed on minister's website.