Our Story
In 1998 God placed the burden of “the call” to ministry upon Pastor Felix Cruz, but it wasn’t until October 2002, that God’s Word was confirmed and released over him and his wife, Lydia. On December 8, 2002, Encounter Church (formerly House of Peniel Worship Center) was birthed and its doors were opened to the community.
OUR PASTORS
Pastors Felix and Lydia desire (more than anything) to seek after the heart of God and lead others to experience and become transformed by His Presence. Pastors Felix and Lydia Cruz are both graduates of the Assembly of God Biblical Institute.
Learn MoreThe Four E's at Encounter Church
At Encounter Church, we believe that following Christ is a journey that transforms every part of our lives. To help guide that journey, we live by what we call The Four E's - a simple way to describe how we grow in faith together.
ENCOUNTER CHRIST
Begin your relationship with Jesus and explore the ministry of Encounter Church and find out how to connect with our church.
EXPERIENCE CHANGE
Develop your relationship with Jesus and dive into the details of your personality, discover your gifts, and see how your design reveals your purpose in life and your best fit in ministry.
EMBRACE GROWTH
Grow in your God-designed purpose and develop in what it means to be a leader at Encounter Church and learn how you can strengthen your character and gifting to fulfill your leadership potential.
ENGAGE IN COMMUNITY
Get Involved within your church and your local community and connect to the opportunities available at Encounter Church to live out your purpose and serve others by using your God-given gifts.
Whether this is your very first-time learning about Jesus, or you're reconnecting with Him after some time away, the Four E's are designed to meet you right where you are. Through teaching, worship, and fellowship, our goal is to help you encounter Christ personally, walk in a lasting change, grow in your faith, and build authentic relationships as part of one body - the family of Christ.