ENCOUNTER AUCKLAND
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Sundays | 10am & 6pm
We are a Church for your whole whānau! We have full children’s & youth programmes available for 1-14yrs in the morning and KnightForce children’s programme available for 4-10yrs in the evening.
We would love the opportunity to connect with you further and to help you find your place within our church community!
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Youth & Young Adults
We are Encounter Youth and Young Adults, a movement of everyday young people who are living for the cause of Jesus Christ. We are shaping culture by being inclusive, authentic & generous. We are young and leading our generation into who God has called us to be.
To do this, we have weekly gatherings on Friday nights (11-18yrs), Sunday mornings (11-14yrs) and in small groups (Young Adults 18+) throughout the week.
Families
“Family isn’t an important thing, it is everything”.
Our heart is to support families to grow - knowing, loving and serving God. We are growing a community of thriving families who are equipped to walk in faith, hope and love.
This is achieved through our Sunday services, multiple children’s ministries, play groups and connect groups.
Community Reach
We love to serve the people and families of our community in as many ways as we can. We partner with food banks, support community networks, help with job training and parenting courses. We also run multiple events throughout the year to provide fun family friendly events for everyone.
7 - 14 March 2021
Upcoming events.
There is always something happening in the life of Encounter. Here are some of the big events to add to your diary. For connect groups, play groups, and ‘daily life’ things get in contact with the team personally!
Connect Groups
Surrounding ourselves with the right people is one of the most important steps in our life moving forward.
Connect Groups help us to connect with others and be on that journey to fullness of life.
Brent & Patricia Douglas
Prophet Brent & Patricia Douglas have been the senior pastors of Encounter Church for more than 30 years. They have been married for 40+ years and have five children and a growing number of grandchildren.
Together they lead Encounter Church in Auckland, and provide pastoral oversight to our church plants in Bream Bay and Levin. They both have a strong desire to see people experience dynamic encounters with the Holy Spirit, discover their giftings and be inspired to rise to the call of God for their lives.
Pastor Brent has travelled extensively, nationally and internationally, releasing the power of the Holy Spirit to bring renewal to churches. His ministry has been characterised by strong prophetic flows and has resulted in him now being internationally recognised as an apostle and prophet.
Loving God
Loving People
Loving Life
Our Leaders
Beresford & Tracy Kirkley
Beresford and Tracy are amazing encouragers! They carry a prophetic heart and love to see people released into the potential that God has for them. They are involved at Encounter on a governance level and also support our families and business leaders.
Chris & Melissa Runciman
Children and Families
Chris and Melissa carry great vision and hope for families in our nation to grow in God. They always bring fresh perspective
on what it really means to lay great foundations for the lifelong relationships our tamariki (children) build with Jesus. Their constant and enthusiastic prayer and support makes a huge impact on the families here at Encounter.
Emma Byrt
Youth Director
Emma has a heart for our rangitahi (younger generation) to know who God is and who He made them to be. They consistently encourage our youth to go after God’s promises and truth and to be strong thinkers, feelers and doers who make a difference wherever they go!
Murray McEwing
Adults Connection
Murray and his wife, Gael, have been at Encounter for over 40 years and now have the joy of seeing some of their grandchildren grow up here too. Murray’s heart is to see people connect with God deeply as they discover their purpose and journey through a life that is being continually refined and transformed by the power of Jesus.
Jerome & Ema Marsters
Jerome and Ema have a heart for people to find fullness in God. They know how to love well and are beautiful examples of hospitality and whānau. The time they put into running and overseeing family Connect Groups in our church is so valuable as we work towards growing future leaders and building true community. They also run the Alpha course - supporting people to lay strong foundations for a Christian life.
Noa & Melissa Yalomatua
Melissa and Noa carry a passion for connecting with our wider Avondale community. Their love is seen and felt as they head up a lot of our outreach events and collaborations with organisations in the area. Melissa and Noa also contribute so much to our music team and the day-to-day operations here at Encounter.
Kiran & Ruby George
Kiran and Ruby are always putting their hands up to serve, pray and believe for breakthrough. They lead by example in knowing deeply that there is always more in God and that His goodness overflows! They are great to connect with and serve alongside as they care for people in real and practical ways.
Emily Parsons & Emma Graham
Emily and Emma love helping people who are new to Encounter find a place to belong and thrive. They are active and involved with a number of aspects that make the place tick from online engagement to fun family events. They are also both raising their own families alongside their husbands here at Encounter.