The life of the believer is one of victory. This doesn’t mean we won’t face hardship; it means that even in hardship, we are free indeed. At Encounter Church, we want to see God’s people live in freedom from fear, spiritual bondage, and legalism.

"It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery." (Galatians 5:1, NIV)

We don’t need to live in fear, because God loves us.

"There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love." (1 John 4:18, KJV)

We don’t need to live in bondage to sin or darkness, because the Holy Spirit empowers us.

"For the Lord is the Spirit, and wherever the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom." (2 Corinthians 3:17, NLT)

We also reject legalism—the belief that God’s acceptance is based on our performance.

"And be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but that which is through faith in Christ—the righteousness that comes from God on the basis of faith." (Philippians 3:9, NIV)

We serve and live holy lives as a joyful act of worship, not to earn what Christ has already secured. While we lay down our lives for Christ, we are not called to sacrifice for the sake of religious systems. True obedience is better than performance-based sacrifice.

"Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to hearken than the fat of rams." (1 Samuel 15:22, KJV)

We believe in believing big. Our faith is not in our ability, but in God’s ability. "Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think,

according to the power that worketh in us." (Ephesians 3:20, KJV)

Faith is not denial of reality—it’s living with full confidence in what God can do. We expect miracles, believe for the impossible, and aim to think without limits.

Money is a test of the heart.
"For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also." (Matthew 6:21, NIV)

Our generosity should be extravagant, motivated by love for God, souls, and the gospel.

"And if you are untrustworthy about worldly wealth, who will trust you with the true riches of heaven?" (Luke 16:11, NLT)

We do not preach prosperity as a goal, but we do believe that generosity is biblical and powerful. God blesses the giver to advance His Kingdom.

We are not interested in shallow Christianity. We desire deep transformation through both the Word and the Spirit.

"Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly..." (Colossians 3:16, NIV) "These are the things God has revealed to us by his Spirit. The Spirit searches all things, even the deep things of God." (1 Corinthians 2:10, NIV)

Spiritual depth means being changed in heart, mind, and action. We embrace both truth and power, Word and Spirit.

God is a creative God. We embrace change in method without compromising our message.

"See, I am doing a new thing!..." (Isaiah 43:19, NIV)

While our doctrine remains fixed, we believe the Holy Spirit inspires innovation in structure, systems, and strategy. We are committed to excellence and Spirit-led creativity.

We all have flaws. That’s why Encounter Church embraces a culture of grace. "Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God

forgave you." (Ephesians 4:32, NIV)

We don’t excuse unrepentant sin, but we do walk in patience, forgiveness, and love. We refuse to gossip or allow division.

"And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins." (1 Peter 4:8, KJV)

Grace builds unity and helps us grow together as a family.

We don’t just huddle—we go and play the game. Evangelism is not an option; it’s a mandate.

"Go ye therefore, and teach all nations..." (Matthew 28:19-20, KJV)

We release our members to be light in their everyday lives—at work, school, home, and in the world. We also release our church to pursue global evangelism through travel, media, and missions. Evangelism isn’t just a program; it’s a way of life.