Leadership

Pastor Wayne accepted his call into ministry in 2013.  Pastor Wayne is excited to get involved in the community and to share God's love with our neighbors and community.  He is a graduate of Nazarene Bible College with a Bachelor's in Pastoral Ministry.  He also holds a Master's of Religion in Pastoral Counseling from Trevecca Nazarene University.  He is married to his high school sweetheart, Jessi, and has two sons, Parker and Lain.

Sam and Sharon Gray have an incredible background and passion of the mission of building God's Kingdom.  Sam and Sharon have been very active through their lives in helping the church in Venezuela.  Sam and Sharon felt led to open up their home as leaders of Encounter's first microchurch.  You can't help but love this couple as they strive to live out God's love for others.  If you would love to connect with them or receive more information on their microchurch and mission please click here.