STUDENT TESTIMONIES
Getting Comfortable with Prophecy
Previous to my experience in the Encounter School of Ministry, I had looked on prophetic ministry as somewhat of an intrusion on the secret place inside each person where the Lord is at work 24-7. I have come to understand this ministry better after the Quarter on...
Moving Mountains Formed In Childhood
On one of the homework assignments, I was supposed to reach out to a friend or family member. Days later, praying before Mass, I asked "God, who is it?" I surprised myself when I mouthed "Kim." I said, "God, really? My older sister? We haven't shared faith EVER, and...
I am Worthy
When I first came to the Encounter school I didn’t really know what to expect. I thought and hoped that I would be growing closer to the Holy Spirit, but I had no idea it would be as much as I did. One of the most powerful classes for me was when I learned about my...
Prophecy & Healing
The Identity and Transformation Quarter was amazing! I felt very built up and drew closer to God through accepting on a deeper level my identity as a son of God and the authority given to us by Christ. The activations and practical exercises in class have transformed...
Delight in Jesus
This quarter helped me to grow more deeply in my identity as a child of God, to listen with all delight and expectation to Jesus in prayer and adoration, and to give my fears to God of approaching unknown and known individuals with words and prophecies. I have...
Healing At the Deli!
I went to the grocery store to order a cake for my wife’s birthday. The young lady working at the deli was limping badly. I asked if she would like prayer for healing. She said "yes" and I prayed for her in the name of Jesus. She claimed she felt better but she was...
Ministering to Others
A first-quarter activation was to think of our neighbors and write names down as they came to mind. The Lord reminded me of people I haven't seen in a while and I contacted a lady that had abruptly loss her husband to cancer 6 weeks earlier. I was able to bring her...
More Boldness in My Priesthood
As I entered into this quarter, I desired to become more rooted in my identity in Christ. My biggest struggle is remaining in God's grace in the midst of struggles and difficulties. I easily turn to self-reliance and don't rely fully on God. Throughout this quarter,...
No Retirement for Grandma B
After realizing God would not allow “retirement” for my husband and me but rather called to be in ministry, both of us are learning so much. This year, I prayed with a lady who had ankle strain with pain. She was healed by the time she got home! We have been praying...
My Brother Was Dying & Healed Through Declaration
My eldest brother Simeon was very sick along with another brother. He could barely speak, but a voice message from his bedside in Ghana depicted that he knew it was over for him. My other siblings and extended family had lost hope. I asked friends from the Encounter...
I’m Home
Through Encounter Ministries I have found my home again. I have found that I’m not alone. I have found other brothers and sisters who want to worship in the Holy Spirit, believe in healings, and who are excited to know and love and spread the message of Christ's joy...
Renewal of the mind
The classes which focused on the renewal of the mind was powerful. I began to understand certain things in my mind and heart that we’re blocking me from believing in the mighty presence of God. It was no longer I but Him who liveth in me. Jesus is more alive in my...
My Wife’s Unexpected Revelation
There is one activation that we did that has stuck with me. We were given a week to ask the Lord for whom should we pray for by proclaiming upon them the presence of God. All week I kept asking the Lord to show me someone but to no avail so I decided to pray for my...
How to be a Catholic Evangelist
Quarter 5 has taught me how to be a Catholic evangelist. Growing up, I felt that faith and belief were private things and that it is impolite/pushy to inquire/challenge people about their beliefs. ESM has helped me reframe that and accept, on a deeper level, the call...
God Speaks – Loudly- Are You Listening?
After listening to the Jim Baker (recording) ask about the biggest hindrance to healing, I went to daily mass (the next day) at a church I hit only monthly (it is near a chiropractor and I get 7 am appt so I can get to their mass). During Mass, the Lord told me...