Brent Douglas is the senior leader of Encounter Christian Centre, a church situated in Auckland, New Zealand. He was appointed Senior Leader in 1984 and has effectively led the congregation through many phases of expansion as the church has steadily grown under his leadership. Encounter Christian Centre has a particular desire to see the Holy Spirit released in national renewal and revival and is well known for its effective ministry to young people, Pastors and leaders.

Brent functions in the role of an apostolic and Prophetic ministry conducting renewal, prophetic and evangelistic meetings to facilitate the building of local churches both nationally and internationally. Of particular note, Brent has called together one of the largest gatherings of Pastors and Leaders each month, from across the denominations, to bring encouragement and equipping. From this monthly meeting he pioneered the annual "Firefall Conference" designed to empower Pastors and Leaders into the dimensions of the Holy Spirit. Brent also functions as the Senior Leader of the leadership of the Network of Christian Ministries New Zealand; an organization whose purpose is to strengthen relationships between Christian ministry and churches throughout New Zealand.

Ministry Characteristics
Brent moves strongly in the prophetic; his ministry being characterized by Signs and wonders, deliverance and renewal. He is used frequently to assist churches in their growth strategies with particular emphasis on helping them to 'break into the next level'.

Personal Profile
Brent and Patricia have been married for 28 years. They have a maturing family of five children who are all involved in Encounter Christian Centre. Patricia is a speaker in her own right and her oversight of Encounter Music has enabled five recordings of original Praise and Worship to be published. She has also administrated a number of major outreach projects impacting the lives of many young people in New Zealand.