our mission

raising up disciples to do “do the works of Jesus and greater works” (Jn 14:12)

Founded in 2016 by Fr. Mathias Thelen & Patrick Reis after profound experiences with Christ in the Eucharist, Encounter Ministries has spread globally. We exist to unleash the transforming power of the Holy Spirit in the world through teaching, equipping, and activating disciples to demonstrate the love of God through the power of the Holy Spirit in their spheres of influence. Drawing from the richness of our Catholic heritage and in conformity with the teachings and traditions of the Catholic Church, we offer the Encounter School of Ministry, dynamic conferences, training events, and media to provide the best opportunities possible to empower disciples to love like Jesus.

authentically catholic

faithful catholics, supernatural christians

We believe the division experienced in the Church between the “traditional” and “charismatic” is never what God intended, but rather that liturgy, charisms, and ministry are meant to beat harmoniously together in the worship of God, the upbuilding of the Body of Christ, the demonstration of His Kingdom, and the great commission of making disciples of all nations. However, we can acknowledge there has been great misunderstanding and overall lack of formation regarding the use and purpose of the spiritual gifts in the Church. 

Encounter Ministries teaches and operates from the heart of the Church:

• With teachings grounded in Sacred Scripture, the support of the teachings of the Church, and the witness of the saints and early Church Fathers in the life of the Holy Spirit.
• Receiving approval to operate by Bishops  in every diocese where we maintain a presence.
• Our programs have been theologically reviewed by a team of faithful Catholic theologians to ensure that what we teach is free from all moral and doctrinal error.

CONFERENCES

worship, Refreshment, inspiration, fellowship

The Annual Encounter Conference |  Held near our headquarters in Michigan, join thousands of families, hundreds of clergy, religious, apostolates and students from all over the world to encounter God’s refreshment, encouragement and impartation of greater anointing for ministry.  Online and in-person tickets available.

Regional Conferences  |  Each year we select new locations to host a conference, usually by invite from partnering ministries, bishops,  students or satellite campus leaders around the world. 

training, events & services

raising up disciples to do “do the works of Jesus and greater works” (Jn 14:12)

In addition to our conferences and the Encounter School of Ministry we offer a variety of intensive events designed to teach, equip, and activate you to demonstrate the love of God in the world around you. These events are taught by a trained team of presenters and offer teaching that renews your mind with accompanying opportunities to activate and put into practice what you have learned.  We also provide free online Inner Healing sessions, livestreamed Healing Services, and praise music from our Encounter Worship team.