Gospel-Centered Teaching

At Encounter, we prioritize the teaching of the Gospel. Our dedicated team of pastors and teachers provide clear and relevant biblical instruction that equips individuals to apply God's word in their daily lives.


Through practical teaching and engaging discussions, we seek to deepen our understanding of God's plan for us.

What We’re All About

Our Mission

At Encounter Church, our mission is to help people encounter God, build community, discover their purpose, and live out their faith. We do this by sharing Christ’s love, fostering authentic connections, equipping believers to serve, and empowering each person to live sacrificially for God's kingdom.

Our Values

We are committed to living out the values of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Our mission is to love God, love others, and share the good news of Jesus Christ. 


Love

We are committed to loving God and loving others, and to be known for our love for one another.


Worship

We strive to glorify God through worship that is rooted in scripture, and that draws us closer to Him.


Service

We are called to serve our community and those in need, through both physical and spiritual acts of love and kindness.


Evangelism

We seek to spread the good news of Jesus Christ to all people, and to share the gospel through both deed and word.


Discipleship

We prioritize the practice of discipling others in the faith, helping them to grow in their understanding of the Bible and their relationship with God.


Stewardship

We strive to be wise stewards of the resources God has given us, using them to meet the needs of the church and community.


Unity

We seek to foster unity in diversity, standing together as a church family united in our purpose of sharing God’s love.


Holiness

We strive to be a holy people, living in obedience to God’s Word and in surrender to the transforming power of the Holy Spirit.


Mission

We seek to fulfill the Great Commission, making disciples of Jesus Christ in our region and beyond.

Our Beliefs

We invite you to explore our beliefs and join us in our pursuit of living out our faith in boldness and passion.

  • The Bible

    We believe in the plenary, verbal inspiration of the accepted cannon of Scriptures as originally given.


    Scripture References:

    2 Timothy 3:16, 1 Corinthians 2:13

  • The Trinity

    We believe in the Eternal Godhead who has revealed Himself as one God existing in three persons; Father, Son and Holy Spirit; distinguishable but indivisible.


    Scripture References:

    Matthew 3:16-17, Matthew 28:19, 2 Corinthians 13:14, Romans 1:7, Genesis 1:26

  • Jesus

    We believe in the Lord Jesus Christ, the Savior of men, conceived of the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, very God and very man. (Luke 1:26-35, John 1:18, Isaiah 7:14, Isaiah 9:6)


    We believe Christ died for our sins, was buried and rose again the third day, and personally appeared to His disciples. (I Corinthians 15:1-4, Romans 4:24-25, Romans 6:5, I Peter 1:3)


    We believe in the bodily ascension of Jesus to heaven, His exaltation and personal, literal and bodily coming again the second time for the Church. (John 14:2-3, I Thessalonians 4:13-18, John 20:17, Luke 24:50-51, Acts 1:11)

  • The Fall

    We believe in the creation, test and fall of man as recorded in Genesis; man’s total spiritual depravity and inability to attain to divine righteousness.


    Scripture References:

    Romans 5:12, Romans 5:18, Ephesians 2:4-5, I Peter 4:6

  • Salvation

    We believe in the salvation of sinners by grace, through repentance and faith in the perfect and sufficient work of the cross of Calvary by which we obtain remission of sins.


    Scripture References:

    Ephesians 2:8-9, Hebrews 9:12, Romans 5:11

  • Baptism

    We believe in water baptism by immersion in the name of the Eternal Godhead as an act of obedience to the command of Christ.


    Scripture References:

    Matthew 28:19, Acts 2:36-39, Acts 8:12, Acts 10:48, Acts 19:1-6, Galatians 3:27, Colossians 2:12

  • Spiritual Gifts

    We believe in the baptism of the Holy Spirit as an experience subsequent to salvation, with Scriptural evidence; typically, speaking in other tongues as the Spirit gives utterance. (Acts 2:1-4, Acts 8:14-17, Acts 10:44-46, Acts 19:6, I Corinthians 14:2, I Corinthians 14:4, I Corinthians 14:18, Luke 3:16)


    We believe in the operation of the gifts of the Spirit as stated in the scriptures. (I Corinthians 12-14, Romans 12:4-8, I Peter 4:10-11)


    We believe in the Spirit-filled life, a life of separation from the world and perfecting of holiness in the fear of God as an expression of Christian faith. (Ephesians 5:18, II Corinthians 7:1)


    We believe in the healing of the body by divine power, or divine healing in its varied aspects as practiced in the Early Church. Acts 4:30, Romans 8:11, I Corinthians 12:9, James 5:14;

  • The Church

    We believe the church is God’s eternal purpose to display His manifold wisdom and that Christ is building His church now. (Ephesians 3:9-11, Ephesians 6:10-17, Matthew 16:16-19)


    We believe in the five-fold ascension gift ministries Christ had given to and for the church: apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers. (Ephesians 4:11-16, I Corinthians 12:28, Acts 13:1-3)