SPEAKERS
RICK SHELTON
CENTRAL REGION
Rick has passionately carried his message around the globe for the past 42 years. He planted a church in 1980 and saw it grow from nineteen people to reach tens of thousands. He has developed and empowered hundreds of leaders. His passion is people.
He, with his wife, Donna, pastored LifechurchSTL for 36 years, but now spends his time building the church at large and mentoring leaders around the world through pastors and leaders seminars and church conferences. God said to him, “I have used you as a builder for many years. Now, I want you to spend the rest of your life being a father of builders”. Rick and Donna live in St Louis, MO. USA, and have four sons and six grandchildren.

BISHOP WAYMAN MING
CENTRAL REGION
As a follower of Christ, Dr. Wayman Ming Jr. has traveled to over forty nations proclaiming "Bible truth in Pentecostal power." With a passionate plea for "One Mission, One Movement," Dr. Ming believes that "missioneering a global church with a global mission" remains a biblical mandate for the body of Christ.
WHO are the Encounters for?
LEADERS. It's that simple. If you are a leader in any capacity this event is for you. This conference is intentionally designed as a "multi-generational" leadership gathering. What should I expect?
Come expecting an ENCOUNTER. Come eager to learn, grow, connect & experience the presence of God. Come ready to consecrate 2021 to the Lord & be AWAKENED to lead like never before.
MINISTRY INTENSIVES
This year our Encounter Conference features a BRAND NEW ADDITION: MINISTRY INTENSIVES! These intensive sessions are designed to advance into new ministry, broaden existing ministry, and equip you to walk worthy of your calling! Breakout sessions will focus on: Church Coaching: All Church Pastors & Leaders AND Church Planting: Potential/Existing Church Planters. While the Encounter Conference is FREE, the Pre-Encounter Ministry Intensives do have a registration of $10.
ADDITIONAL SPEAKERS

BRAD CARIGNAN
MINISTRY INTENSIVES SPEAKER

MIKE HAMILTON
MINISTRY INTENSIVES SPEAKER

JON JENNINGS
MINISTRY INTENSIVES SPEAKER

RANDY LAWRENCE
ENCOUNTER CONFERENCE SPEAKER
WE WILL SEE YOU THERE!
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: For the health and safety of all of our attendees, we will be following CDC Guidelines at our upcoming Encounter Conference. We will be practicing the following protocols and ask all attendees to follow these guidelines:
-Social Distancing will be practiced (auditorium seating will be adequately spaced).
-We ask all attendees to please wear a mask into the building and keep it on until you reach your seat. You may then remove your mask if you so desire.
-If you are sick or experiencing any symptoms (https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/symptoms-testing/symptoms.html) we ask that you do not attend and watch the live stream from home.
-We will also be providing social wristbands for attendees using the Red, Yellow and Green system. Red equals no contact please; yellow indicates an elbow bump is okay; and green means individual is fine with a hug or a high-five.