July 28-31, 2025
NET Center - West Saint Paul
"Amen, amen, I say to you, whoever believes in me will do the works that I do, and will do greater ones than these, because I am going to Father." John 14:12
About
We invite you to join us for the Summer Intensive hosted by Encounter Ministries' Twin Cities Campus. Four powerful evenings help Catholics grow in their awareness of and openness to the Holy Spirit and gain practical, hands-on experience with the Charisms. The Summer Intensive also helps bridge the gap between the supernatural lifestyle modeled by Jesus and the everyday experience of many believers.
The Summer Intensive introduces content offered in the first four quarters of the Encounter School of Ministry:
Each evening includes worship, teaching, and guided prayer and ministry opportunities.
The Summer Intensive is for you if desire to:
It meets Monday-Thursday night, July 28-31, from 6-9pm at the NET Center in West St. Paul.
Dr. James Shackelford is the Director of the Twin Cities Satellite Campus and the Director of Ongoing Formation and Discipleship at St. Bartholomew Catholic Church in Wayzata, MN. He also teaches at the Global Awakening Theological Seminary and holds two PhDs from the University of Pennsylvania ( Early Christian Art, Architecture, and Archaeology & Patristic Christianity). James has 10+ years of ministry experience, working with organizations including Encounter Ministries, Heart of the Father Ministries, and Stone to Flesh. Drawing upon his academic background, James is passionate about pursuing revival in parish life and seeing our parishes recover the evangelistic fervor of the early church.
Fr. Nick Vance was ordained a priest for the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis in 2024 and serves as the parochial vicar at Our Lady of Grace in Edina, MN. After several years of involvement with Saint Paul’s Outreach in college at the University of St. Thomas, he graduated with degrees in Communications and Journalism and Catholic Studies. At the Saint Paul Seminary, he graduated with a Master’s of Divinity and a Master’s of Arts in Theology after writing his thesis on the Holy Spirit and divine adoption. Having been trained in Unbound Ministry, Encounter School of Ministry, Sword of the Spirit covenant communities, and many years of experience in the charismatic movement, he is excited to see disciples come alive in the power of the Holy Spirit to bring the love and truth of Jesus Christ to the world.
Teresa Shackelford (aka Teresa Peterson) is a worship leader, speaker and singer/songwriter. She has played major festivals and conferences (SXSW, NCYC, Abbeyfest) and opened for national acts such as Sidewalk Prophets, Stars Go Dim and Citizen Way. She also served as the Worship Director for Encounter Ministries (2018-20) and has led worship for multiple ministries including Heart of the Father (Unbound), The Culture Project, and WINE (Women In the New Evangelization) and worked with national speakers Fr. Michael Gaitley (33 Days to Morning Glory), Archbishop Chaput, and Relevant Radio’s Fr. Richard Simon. Her second Christian EP, Faithful, led to Teresa being featured on New Release Today’s ‘New Artist Watch’ for June 2018. She is married to Satellite School Director James Shackelford and is delighted at her new (and best) title as mom to their lovely daughter Colette.
Zach Richards is the Tech Director for Encounter Ministries Twin Cities Campus and the Youth Director for Community of Christ the Redeemer. Zach has 9+ years of high school youth ministry experience with Community of Christ the Redeemer. He also serves on the Dunrovin's DLITE Alumni Board. Zach has also served as a missionary with NET Ministries and has served for Dunrovin's summer programs for 3 summers.
Stefena is an instructor at Encounter Ministries Twin Cities Campus and actively serves with Saint Paul’s Outreach, where she plays a key role in training and equipping missionaries. With over eight years of ministry experience, she has ministered through Encounter Ministries, Unbound Ministries, JP2 Healing Center, Saint Paul’s Outreach, Sword of the Spirit, and numerous local parishes. She leads healing services and workshops, drawing from her extensive experience in healing and deliverance ministry. She is a dynamic public speaker, using her voice to inspire, equip, and activate others to walk boldly in the power of the Holy Spirit.
Doors will open at 5:30 Tuesday-Thursday evening.
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