About Kingdom Encounter Center

Throughout the Bible, we read testimonies of ordinary people who experienced extraordinary encounters with Jesus–or his disciples–that changed everything. Those encounters led to entire families, cities, and regions being saved, healed, and delivered–-which transformed the world as they knew it. 

We want people to encounter God’s love in such indescribable ways that the Gospel spreads like wildfires across the nations because people can’t help but share what they’ve experienced–much like the Samaritan woman at the well did after encountering Jesus in John 4.

Our heart is to provide a safe place where anyone and everyone is welcome to come and encounter Jesus among a group of passionate, faith-filled disciples living out the book of Acts in a family-oriented community where we train and equip mature disciples to become an encounter everywhere they go.

We desire to become a resource center locally and globally for believers to receive hands-on training to mobilize an army of courageous believers to advance the Kingdom of God throughout the world.

Why Kingdom Encounter Center?

Kingdom – The world, and sadly, even the church, has become so focused on building their own kingdoms that they’ve lost sight of the Kingdom of God. We are a Kingdom-focused body of believers committed to advancing God’s Kingdom. We’ve laid down our lives to follow Christ no matter the cost. 

Matthew 6:33 (NLT): “Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need.” 

 

Encounter – A single encounter with Jesus changes everything. Lives are transformed. Addictions are broken. Demons are cast out. Minds, bodies, and souls are healed. Destinies are revealed. True freedom is found in Christ. And as believers, we are called to be an encounter to everyone we meet. 

1 Corinthians 4:20 (NLT): “For the Kingdom of God is not just a lot of talk; it is living by God’s power.” 

Mark 16:15-18 (ESV): “And then he said to them, ‘Go into all the world and proclaim the gospel to the whole creation. Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned. And these signs will accompany those who believe: in my name they will cast out demons; they will speak in new tongues; they will pick up serpents with their hands; and if they drink any deadly poison, it will not hurt them; they will lay hands on the sick, and they will recover.’”

Center – We desire to be a resource to our region–and the world–where people can come to encounter Jesus, get equipped, and be empowered and released to advance the Kingdom of God wherever–and however–He calls them to. We are a resource center raising and readying an army of believers to take back what the enemy has stolen and advance the Kingdom of God around the world. 

Acts 1:8 (NLT): “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere–in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”

Ephesians 4:11-16 (NLT): “Now these are the gifts Christ gave to the church: the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, and the pastors and teachers. Their responsibility is to equip God’s people to do his work and build up the church, the body of Christ. This will continue until we all come to such unity in our faith and knowledge of God’s Son that we will be mature in the Lord, measuring up to the full and complete standard of Christ. Then we will no longer be immature like children. We won’t be tossed and blown about by every wind of new teaching. We will not be influenced when people try to trick us with lies so clever they sound like the truth. Instead, we will speak the truth in love, growing in every way more and more like Christ, who is the head of his body, the church. He makes the whole body fit together perfectly. As each part does its own special work, it helps the other parts grow, so that the whole body is healthy and growing and full of love.”

Why the Myrtle Beach Region?

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina continues to be ranked among the fastest-growing cities in the nation and receives over 20,000,000 tourists annually. God has called us to create a center where people can come to get equipped and filled up to pour out an overflow across the world while continuing to receive access virtually to ongoing resources and discipleship. 

If that sounds like you, we’d love to connect! We invite you to join us for an Encounter Evening, Fellowship, Worship, Evangelism, and/or Discipleship. Contact James to get connected: 843-315-4984.

Download our free mobile app (Apple or Google Stores) to get involved with various discipleship groups throughout the month and stay up-to-date with our events and new discipleship resources. 

We’d also be happy to connect one-on-one anytime.

Email us at info@kingdomencountercenter.com.

Call or Text James Trent – (843) 315-4984

Our Mission & Vision

ENCOUNTER ~ EQUIP ~ EMPOWER

Equipping & Empowering the body of Christ to evangelize their spheres of influence with every encounter to advance the Kingdom of God.

ADVANCING THE KINGDOM OF GOD BY:

  • Igniting fires within us, so Jesus can impact the world through us.
  • Equipping mature disciples to transform nations through the power, authority, and love of Jesus Christ.
  • Releasing and resourcing an army of passionate, faith-filled, Spirit-led disciples in every sphere of influence to advance the Kingdom of God with every personal encounter.

Our Values

LOVE

God is love, and we are passionate about demonstrating and releasing the LOVE of God in every encounter.

“If I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but do not have love, I have become a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal. If I have the gift of prophecy, and know all mysteries and all knowledge; and if I have all faith, so as to remove mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing. And if I give all my possessions to feed the poor, and if I surrender my body to be burned, but do not have love, it profits me nothing.” (1 Corinthians 13:1-3 NASB)

HONOR

We are committed to creating a community of HONOR in our homes, workplaces, church, and regions.

“Honor all people, love the brotherhood, fear God, honor the king.” (1 Peter 2:17 NASB)

DISCIPLESHIP

We believe it is the responsibility of the church to equip believers to understand the power of God within them so they can release that power & life in every encounter.

 “And Jesus came up and spoke to them, saying, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” (Matthew 28:18-20 NASB)

INDIVIDUALITY

We believe our individuality should be celebrated, as our unique gifts work together to advance the Kingdom of God. We seek to be more like Christ, not one another. 

 “There are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit. There are differences of ministries, but the same Lord. And there are diversities of activities, but it is the same God who works all in all. But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to each one for the profit of all.” (1 Corinthians 12:4-7 NKJV)

SERVICE

The love of God working in and through us leads us to a life of service unto the Lord. 

“For you were called to freedom, brethren; only do not turn your freedom into an opportunity for the flesh, but through love, serve one another.” (Galatians 5:13 NASB)

“He must increase, but I must decrease.” (John 3:30 KJV)

 “Serve wholeheartedly, as if you were serving the Lord, not people, because you know that the Lord will reward each one for whatever good they do, whether they are slave or free.” (Ephesians 6:7-8 NIV)

Meet the Founders

James & Katie Trent

Get Connected

ENCOUNTER EVENINGS

Join us for an Encounter Evening. 

Encounter Evenings are great opportunities to invite family, friends, co-workers, neighbors, and strangers to encounter the power and presence of God as we worship together.

NO CHILDCARE PROVIDED

ENCOUNTER DISCIPLESHIP

DOWNLOAD OUR MOBILE APP FOR ONGOING DISCIPLESHIP:

GOOGLE ~ APPLE

LISTEN TO THE BE THE ENCOUNTER PODCAST or WATCH ON YOUTUBE

CONTACT JAMES FOR ADDITIONAL DISCIPLESHIP OPPORTUNITIES 843-315-4984

ENCOUNTER EVANGELISM

Follow us on Facebook & Instagram to stay up-to-date on the latest evangelistic outreaches and events, or download our mobile app. 

ENCOUNTER PRAYER

Download our mobile app and follow us on social media to stay connected to our prayer connections.

Reach out directly anytime if you’re in need of prayer: info@kingdomencountercenter.com ~ 843-315-4984

ENCOUNTER FELLOWSHIP

ENCOUNTER FELLOWSHIP EVENINGS

We gather monthly in homes around the Grand Strand for food, fellowship, Kingdom Connection & Encounters. Download our mobile app for more info or reach out to James Trent at 843-315-4984. 

ENCOUNTER INTENSIVES

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