August 5-8, 2024
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
At Encounter Twin Cities, we believe in living a supernatural lifestyle. We train and disciple Catholics to demonstrate the love of God through the power of the Holy Spirit.
The Summer Intensive offers an introduction to the content covered in the first four quarters of the Encounter School of Ministry (Identity, Prophecy, Physical Healing, and Inner Healing) over four evenings. The school runs Monday-Thursday night, Aug 5-8, from 6-9pm at the NET Center in West St. Paul.
This event is perfect for those who are new to Encounter Ministries as well as those considering enrollment in the Encounter School of Ministry launching this fall.
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 holds two PhDs from the University of Pennsylvania, one in Early Christian Art, Architecture, and Archaeology, and one in Religious Studies specializing in 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.
Rev. Joseph Taphorn is the Rector of The Saint Paul Seminary in Saint Paul, MN. Ordained in 1997 for the Archdiocese of Omaha, he has strong pastoral experience and expertise in spiritual formation, having worked in various parish and Archdiocesan roles for 25+ years. Fr. Taphorn holds a Master of Arts in Theology Degree from the Pontifical College Josephinum in Columbus, Ohio, and a Licentiate in Canon Law from the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome. He is a leading voice in Catholic theological formation, having served as the Vice President of the National Association of Catholic Theological Schools (NACTS), and in his current roles as both an instructor and member of the Board of Directors for the Seminary Formation Council. He is also an Advisory Council Member for Pentecost Today, USA, and has a passion for providing powerful retreat and conference experiences by introducing people to Christ and the healing power of the Holy Spirit.
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.
Josh Edwards is a missionary/communicator/worship leader from Wells, MN. He leads a ministry called CONNECT, which focuses on connecting people to God through worship, teaching, and equipping in the gifts of the Holy Spirit. Josh has been ministering to the Body of Christ across the nation for the past 20 years. He loves spending time with his sweet wife Megan, and his 3 crazy kids; Ezra, Aiden, and Josie.
Doors will open at 5:30 Tuesday-Thursday evening.
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