The Encounter

Plurality of Leadership

The word “Plurality” used in context of the Church is a way of describing shared leadership. 

It is a way of referencing back to the concepts established in the New Testament

that leadership was (and is) a team enterprise, not one man’s charisma. 

When leaders acted in the New Testament, it was as a ruling body, not a one-man decree (see Acts 13:1–3; 15:22–23). 

Leadership at The Encounter is based on this concept. 

The only central figure at The Encounter is Jesus and him crucified and raised again. 

His example of servant leadership drives every decision we make as a team.

Leaders
Bruce Jacob

Bruce Jacob

Elder

Terry Yarbrough

Terry Yarbrough

Elder

Dennis Fellows

Dennis Fellows

Elder

Ministry Leaders
Lori Jacob

Lori Jacob

Children's Ministry

Brienne Jacob

Brienne Jacob

Worship Ministry

Natalie Harford

Natalie Harford

Biblical Counseling Ministry

Encounter

Encounter

Men's Ministry

Encounter

Encounter

Women's Ministry

Steve & Kathy Crane

Steve & Kathy Crane

Classic Encounters Ministry

Brienne Jacob

Brienne Jacob

Young Adults Ministry

Encounter

Encounter

Prayer Ministry