The Encounter Project's vision is to see nine new inter-generational worshipping communities established across the city. Each one reflecting the unique flavour of its local community.
The Encounter Enabler will develop and lead 3 new Encounter Satellites (new worshipping communities) focused on children and families.
They will develop the new Worshipping Communities in collaboration with:
· The Encounter Leader
· The other Encounter Enablers and the Transition Enabler
· The Encounter Local Oversight Groups
· A newly established resource church which will grow alongside the Encounter satellites
· The local parish and school leaders
To develop the Encounter Satellites and enable children, young people, and their families to grow in their faith you will have a focus on:
· Building on existing work within each locality
· Reaching young people and their families with the Gospel
· Developing new young active disciples
· Establishing new Worshipping Communities and working towards their sustainability
· Growing young leaders
· Developing new volunteer leaders and teams
The Encounter Project was born out of a desire to bring God’s best to Stoke-on-Trent.
Our vision is to see nine new inter-generational worshipping communities established across the city. Each one reflecting the unique flavour of its local community.
Encounter brings together local churches and schools to love and serve communities. We create safe, welcoming spaces where everyone can feel that they belong. Opportunities are provided to spend time together, learn new things and explore the difference faith can make whilst working together to bless our local area.
As we draw together churches, schools and local communities through Encounter Stoke, we want to build hope for people across the city. And we want to be communities that are growing in love for each other and the people around us, working together to tell people about the love of Jesus.