Our Team

Meet the pastors and staff who set and carry out the Lord's vision for Encounter.

Shane Warbington

Executive Pastor of Worship & Ministries, Elder Board
swarbington@encountergod.co

Valerie Mezel

Senior Leader, Elder Board
vmezel@encountergod.co

Barry Hall

Elder At Large
bhall@encountergod.co

Wendy Warbington

Executive Pastor of Operations & Ministries, Elder Board
wwarbington@encountergod.co

Brennan & Misty Abbey

Pastoral Care Team Leaders
babbey@encountergod.co

Chris & Amy Gossman

Ministry Team Leaders

Tim & Teresa Gaikema

Connections Leaders

Brooke Brazzell

Worship Arts Coordinator & Associate Worship Leader
bbrazzell@encountergod.co

Timothy Fisher

Creative Director
tfisher@encountergod.co

Sarah Nichols

Administrative Assistant
snichols@encountergod.co

Michael Carter

Finance Manager
mcarter@encountergod.co

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