Benefits of the Encounters

By Byron Straube In our cell vision at Bethel, we evangelize people, make sure they are in a cell, and then encourage them to attend the Encounter. The idea behind the Encounter is to help the person find spiritual, mental, and physical healing. The goal is to expose...

Concentrated

by Jeff Tunnell One of the great benefits of coming into relationship God the Father through salvation purchased by Jesus, is being able to spend time with THEM!!  Our busy lives often crowd out the time we would use for being in the presence of our Creator. The...

Encounters Based on God’s Word

Mario Vega mentioned in his Friday blog that some Encounters in Latin America were based on absolute secrecy, promises of liberation, and weird psychological practices. Such Encounters must be avoided at all costs! Thankfully I didn’t encounter (no pun intended)...

“Encounters” in the U.S. and Latin America

by Mario Vega The word “encounter” has negative connotations in Latin America. Some people think that Encounters are activities in which people are taken out of the cities and have to swear absolute secrecy. People are encouraged to attend and are given...

Why We Do Encounter Retreats

by Steve Cordle More than 1,300 people have attended a Crossroads Church Encounter Retreat over the past 10 years, and well over 90% of those who attend affirm that it was one of the most spiritually impactful times of their lives. I can confidently say that our...