ACOP Presidential Election 2024
The ACOP Trustees are officially calling for nominations for the ACOP Presidential Election which will take place at our General Conference in May 2024.
Apostolic Church of PentecostApostolic Church of PentecostThe ACOP Trustees are officially calling for nominations for the ACOP Presidential Election which will take place at our General Conference in May 2024.
The current President of the Apostolic Church of Pentecost of Canada Incorporated, Rev. Wes Mills has indicated to the Trustees he is willing to serve another term.
President Mills has informed the Trustees, if elected, that this would be his final term to serve. He has also presented the Trustees with a succession proposal to ensure a smooth transition to the next President. His intention is to serve a partial term and have an overlap of approximately one year with the next President to mentor and orient them.
There would be another election in 2026 to select his successor. We, the Trustees, are supportive of this proposal and see wisdom in mentoring the next President for the benefit of the fellowship. If Rev. Wes Mills is elected, we will ensure policy and procedures will be clarified to support a successful transition.
We are trusting that God has a great future ahead of us as a fellowship, and that includes guiding us as we prayerfully select His leaders from among us.
Receiving Nominations
Every voting member of the ACOP has one nomination ballot. Using the ballot, each member may nominate any qualified member of the Apostolic Church of Pentecost of Canada in good standing to fill the office of President.
To qualify for nomination, they must be a member in good standing, have ordained credentials with the ACOP, and have been commissioned or ordained for a period of at least the last five consecutive years. (A list of eligible members is available to download below.)
You need not ask someone about nominating them, as no one will be approached to consider running unless they have received several nominations.
Ballots must be received by: Sunday, November 5, 2023, midnight (Pacific Time).
We are using an online voting platform called Election Runner to receive nominations. Members will receive an email with instructions. Mail-in ballots are supplied to members who are not online and are available upon request from the ACOP National Office.
The Election
Should the incumbent President, Rev. Wes Mills, receive 2/3 of the nominations submitted, process is concluded, and President’s name is will be brought forward at General Conference for confirmation.
Should the incumbent not receive the 2/3 of nominations, in January 2024, the Trustees will inform the membership of the candidates which will be on the ballot for the upcoming election, as well as information on each candidate. Voting will happen at the business session at General Conference.
The Directors and Officers Policy (re: President and elections) is available for download below.
If you have any questions about the election feel free to contact one of us, the Trustees. Our emails are listed below.
Trustee Contact Info:
Rev. Chad E. Billington—Québec & Maritime Region: chad@ssc.church
Rev. Dawn Graburn—Rocky Mountain Region: dgraburn@me.com
Brian Gronberg—Trustee at Large: brian@canadream.com
Brennan Lott—Trustee at Large: brennanlott@gmail.com
Rayleen Nicolajsen—Trustee at Large: raynicolajsen@gmail.com
Rev. Martin Chipp-Smith—Central Region: mjchippsmith@me.com
Rev. Chris Westby—Pacific Region: chris@sonrise.ca