Welcome to Encounter Church

About Us

OUR VISION

Encounter Church is a diverse community of people seeking God together and sharing Jesus in love to our city and world.

We Love

God & People

We Accept

All People

& Encourage

Transformation

We Stay TRUE

to the teachings of

Jesus & The Bible

We strive

for excellence in

everything

We Do

OUR BELIEFS

  • There is one God, manifested in three persons: Father, Son, and the Holy Spirit.
  • We believe in the reality of Satan and his influence on the world.
  • All Scripture is divinely inspired, reveals the perfect nature of God, and His plan for all mankind. Scripture is the ultimate authority regarding all matters of doctrine and faith.
  • We believe in the resurrection of believers and unbelievers to everlasting life or punishment.
  • We believe in the fall of all people into a sinful state, which requires a spiritual rebirth.
  • We believe in the present-day supernatural ministry of the Holy Spirit, which is revealed in many ways, including spiritual gifts.
  • The reconciliation of all people to God, by God’s grace through faith in the substitutionary death of Jesus Christ.
  • God commands us to live our lives in service to His kingdom and to all people.

No matter your age or stage in life, you are sure to find the ministry groups you need.

  • Early Childhood Ministry
  • Elementary School Ministry
  • Middle and High School Ministry
  • Young Adult Ministry
  • Mens Ministry
  • Womens Ministry
  • Redeemers (55+) Ministry

Get to Know Us

At Encounter Church in Denver, we believe that the body of Christ should seek God together and share the love of Jesus with our city and the world. Our diverse community of believers accepts people, encourages transformation, and stays true to the teachings of Jesus and the Bible. We’d love for you to join us on Sunday for one of our worship services, or follow along online! Find the Christian community you’ve been looking for.

At Encounter Church, we know that many people in our city are looking for a place where they can connect with other Christians and worship God. Whether you are searching for friendship, support, or a deeper spiritual walk, we would love to be the community that can help meet those needs. We believe that it is vital to share the love of God with as many people as we can, both here in Centennial and around the world. As a result, there are a number of different ministries that you can get involved in.

We strive to meet people where they are, love them for who they are, and encourage them to continue to grow and become stronger in their faith through the transforming power of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit works in our lives through worship, community, Bible study, and the application of God’s Word to our lives.

When you join us for a Sunday service, we believe that you will experience the passion and excitement that fills each of our services. Our beliefs are based on the truths that are found in the Bible and the teachings of Jesus. We look forward to your visit with us, and we hope that you feel welcomed to our community of believers. If you have questions or would like more information about Encounter, please contact our church office.

Reece Bowling | Lead Pastor
Sarah Bowling | Lead Pastor
Marilyn Hickey | Founding Pastor
Eliphaz Salik | Executive Pastor
Pat Mahoney | Associate Pastor
Frieda Maclear | Missions & Womens Pastor
Steve Maestas | Student Pastor
Curt Wojtalewicz | Kids Pastor
Bri Giles | Worship Pastor
Lex Martin | Young Adults Pastor
Chris Osborn | Audio Visual Director
Wyatt Hans | Administrative Assistant
Petie Padilla | Accounting
Nancy Buckner | Operations
Ensel Bennett | Human Resources
Steve Pennington | Facilities