We are a place of nurturing relationships, compassionate and welcoming, where rights are laid down and responsibilities are picked up, where truth abounds and unconditional love is practiced, and where people are free to be who they are called to be. We cultivate an environment where honor, respect, and accountability will be shown. We walk with the mindset of Christ, seeing each other through His eyes. We are a people of integrity, mercy, and love putting others before ourselves. Our speech is inspired by Holy Spirit; releasing words of life with a language of faith, hope, and love. Our actions are guided by discipline allowing freedom within boundaries of righteousness. Guest will feel loved, welcomed, safe, and free.
PRAYER
The Encounter is a house of prayer.
We will gather regularly to pray corporately and intercede for each other, our church, and our city.
Mission – The mission of Sunday Morning prayer is to pray over the service and for the Holy Spirit to have His way in direction of the service. There is no set agenda other than to be sensitive to the leading of the Holy Spirit.
Time: 9:00 AM every Sunday Morning
Place: Prayer Room (off the main Sanctuary)
Mission – The mission of Sunday Night prayer is to corporately pray over whatever Holy Spirit leads us to pray for.
Time: 5:30 PM every Sunday Night
Place: Fireside Room (By the Chapel)
Mission – Friday Night prayer is all about praying over loved ones, Israel, city, nations, and other topics as prompted by the Holy Spirit. Many topics are covered and no set end time to the evening although generally wrapped up by 9 pm. Our many styles of prayer include “Harp and Bowl”, individual, corporate, and spirit-led.
Time: 7:00 pm every Friday night
Place: Chapel
Mission: The Encounter Intercessor’s Channel’s mission is to respond to any prayer need through a group of prayer warriors called to intercessory prayer. Prayer requests can be fed to the intercessory prayer channel through Whatsapp, email or requests made to the church office. If you have an immediate need, contact the Church office 24x7x365, leave your need and the team is automatically notified and will begin praying.
Contact the Office: 262-694-5299 or [email protected]
TEACHING & PREACHING
We honor the five-fold ministry gifts as given in Ephesians 4:11-13,
recognizing, developing, and functioning within The Encounter and the body of Christ.
We are sons and daughters, modeling Kingdom culture,
following Christ’s example, while continually seeking to serve one another and Kenosha.
Mission – The mission of Preaching and Teaching is to make the word of God alive in our daily walk by the inspiration of 2 Tim 3:16 – All scripture is is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for rebuking, for correcting, for training in righteousness so that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.
Time: Sunday Mornings at 10:15am
Place: Sanctuary
Mission – The mission for our Wednesday night Bible study is to corporately study God’s word. We select different topics and scriptures to study and discuss, as well as answer questions.
Time: Wednesday Nights at 7:00pm
Place: Broker Hall
WORSHIP
We are a people of God, created to worship, free to passionately express our love for the Father.
We allow His heart to permeate our individual and corporate lives so that all we do is an act of worship.
We remain open to Holy Spirit and seek to grow in our experience and expression of worship.
Mission: This is the foundation of our worship:
- John 4:24 For God is Spirit, so those who worship him must worship in spirit and in truth (NLT). This passage describes how we should approach worship.
- The Psalms show example after example of praise to God. Worship is much more than catchy music and clever words. Worship is an attitude, a mindset, a lifestyle as exhibited by the Psalmists.
- True worship of God demands total focus and complete surrender of our lives. The result is an amazing intimacy, a deepening relationship with God expressed in music and words that lead the Church into His presence.
- Our worship is based on these principles. Paul exhorts the church in Eph 5:19-20 to ” 19 singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs among yourselves, and making music to the Lord in your hearts. 20 And give thanks for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.” (NLT).
Time: Sunday Mornings at 10:15am
Place: Sanctuary
Mission – To deliver a quality experience to both viewer and hearer during both live and recorded sessions.
ENCOUNTER KIDS
We are a church that shines on the youth, illuminating their calling, gifting, and destiny.
We raise children who know the Lord and make Him known.
We pioneer a prophetic culture in our children, celebrating their expression, coaching their revelation,
and encouraging their participation in our services.
We train our youth to be ambassadors for Christ and use their gifts for Kingdom expansion.
We will join with other youth groups and see the youth of Kenosha transformed.
The Children’s Ministry Team is dedicated to the mission to train the next generation to hear God’s voice and obey. All child-care workers are screened by “Protect My Ministry” background checks and participate in “Protect My Ministry” training.
- Children 0 – 3 years – Children must be signed in and out by parent. This age is dismissed after worship.
Place: Nursery (Located by our Sanctuary)
The Children’s Ministry Team is dedicated to the mission to train the next generation to hear God’s voice and obey. All child-care workers are screened by “Protect My Ministry” background checks and participate in “Protect My Ministry” training.
- Children 4 – 6 years – dismissed after worship. Meet in Foyer and teacher walks them over to the classroom. Must be signed in and out by parent or legal guardian. Currently teaching from curriculum, “Equipping” out of Bethel.
- Children 7 – 12 years – dismissed after worship. Meet in Foyer and teacher walks them over to the classroom. Sign in and out not required. Currently teaching from curriculum, “Equipping” out of Bethel.
Place: Catwalk Classrooms
The Children’s Ministry Team is dedicated to the mission to train the next generation to hear God’s voice and obey. All child-care workers are screened by “Protect My Ministry” background checks and participate in “Protect My Ministry” training.
Currently growing this ministry.