Lead Pastor
Ashley Berry
Lover of Jesus, coffee, and after-church naps.
Entrepreneur, nonprofit founder, mother of many by way of foster care — and a pastor who teaches the Bible plainly and loves hard.
One Encounter
Changes Everything.
A new church in Lufkin, Texas built on the first church model — true biblical teaching, honest community, and the presence of Jesus. No fluff.
Sunday
10:00 AM · Sunday Gathering
Wednesday
6:30 PM · Midweek Encounter
201 Mt Carmel Road
Lufkin, TX 75904
Who We Are
The church, the way it started.
Encounter Church exists because we believe one encounter with Jesus changes everything. We are patterned after the first church in Acts — devoted to the apostles' teaching, to fellowship, to breaking bread, and to prayer.
That means Scripture over sentiment. Presence over production. Real relationships over a crowd. If you're looking for depth, you'll find it here.
What we believe
Who We Are
Encounter leadership
Worship Pastor
Dr. Media Cole
Worship isn't a set. It's a lifestyle.
Mental health coach, author, and international recording artist leading worship, vocalists, musicians, and production at Encounter.
Next Steps
Your journey. Your growth. Your purpose.
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Encounter
It Starts With Him.
Everything begins with an encounter with Jesus. Experience His presence and be transformed.
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Encounter Foundations
Know It. Live It. Share It.
A four week class all about who we are, what we believe, how we move, and where we're going.
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Encounter Growth One & Two
Learn Who You Are In Christ.
Two courses that build your foundation and help you step into your purpose.
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Serve
Use Your Gifts. Make An Impact.
Discover your God-given gifts and serve on a team that brings His Kingdom to life.
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Groups
We Don't Do Life Alone.
Find your people. Build real relationships. Encourage one another and grow in faith together.
After Every Service
Intentional Encounters
You don't have to walk it alone.
New believers, deliverance and freedom, and the baptism of the Holy Spirit — three intentional 45-minute encounters designed to equip you right after service.
Find Your Encounter
Upcoming
Vision Night
The story of what God is building.
Hear the heart. Pray the vision. Build with us. An intentionally small, 90-minute gathering hosted by Pastor Ashley Berry for anyone who wants to be part of what God is doing in East Texas.
Details & RSVP“I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.”
John 10:10
Your journey starts now.
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