Encounter Testimonies

By Byron Straube We’ve been doing Encounters for ten years, and the results have been amazing. We’ve seen God do mighty miracles in our midst. We now have 6000 members and 20 overseas churches. Each of our church plants have Encounters. At our local church...

Encounters for Children and Teens

Interview with Olly Goldenberg by Daphne Kirk Encounters for the emerging generation can be as powerful and effective as those for adults. Under the power of the Holy Spirit young lives can for ever be changed.Children and teens need us to be purposeful, committed and...

Retreat Illusions

by Mario Vega The main danger of any type of retreat is the thinking that the retreat will bring instant sanctification. The reality is that there are no shortcuts or alternative ways to a holy life. The only way is the daily application of the Word of God under the...

Encounters are Dangerous

by Bill Mellinger, lead pastor at Crestline First Baptist, a traditional church in transition to becoming a relational church that is sold out for Jesus Christ. You should seriously consider the dangers involved before holding an Encounter. One of the primary goals in...