LEADERSHIP
This Church started...
when the Lord spoke these words: "Build Me a house where my Glory can dwell". We are a Kingdom Church who is after the true heart of God. We want the Holy Spirit to come and overshadow us with the Presence of the Holy One! We do not put God in a box. We believe love covers a multitude of sins (1 Peter 4:8) and we welcome everyone without judgement. Come as you are! Jesus will meet you here!
Jan Jansen, Senior Pastor
Worship Ministry
Encountering God through the active pursuit of His Excellence, His Presence and His Glory. Â Our highest honor is to praise Him through genuine Spirit-led worship. Jeremiah Skuya, Worship Pastor Angie English, Worship Leader
Women's Ministry
I have such a passion to see women know who they are in Christ, and all they have been called to be according to scripture. As the Women's Leader of The Encounter Church, I want to develop a culture of honor and provide a welcoming atmosphere for women to share, learn and grow together in unity and love, maturing and becoming equipped to take our rightful places in the body of Christ as part of the end times Army of the Lord. We are called to be women of excellence (Prov. 31) and manifest daughters of God (Romans 8:19), impacting and empowering our spheres of influence as well as the generations to come, bringing heaven culture to earth. For far too long many women have been hindered and sidelined in the body, but NOW is the time to ARISE and SHINE for our light has come and the glory of the Lord has risen upon us! (Is 60:1) Vonda Amburgy, Women's Leader
Men's Ministry
My goal for the Men's Ministry is to explore God's Word, which will practically guide us into becoming leaders in our homes, church, and world...to use the Holy Spirit tools of truth, wisdom, knowledge, understanding and love so as to become true "men of God" and spread the Word to others. I also believe fellowship is very important to our unity and growth. Frank Pesce, Men's Leader
Youth Ministry
Our vision for the youth is for each student to encounter the love and heart of God and to be transformed by the Holy Spirit. Our desire is for them to truly seek God for themselves and have the life-changing experience of meeting and knowing Jesus. We want to see them fall in love with the Presence and Glory that comes through genuine prayer, worship, and knowing the Word, which will set them up for a lifetime of walking with Him and growing to be the disciples He is calling them to be. Our prayer is that they would take the love of God to their peers and change the world around them. Joel and Nicole Stonebraker, Youth Pastors
Children's Ministry
The Encounter Church's Children's Ministry desires to develop a love for God's Word in the heart of each child in a supportive and age-appropriate way. We are here to nurture the children in the heart of God, teach His love, and strengthen a lasting relationship with Jesus Christ. Â We want even the young to experience the Holy Spirit in a very personal way. Â There is no age restriction with God! Roshawna Lyons, Children's Pastor