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Encounter Church

Encounter Church is the ministry of Apostle Delmar Coward Jr., located in Raywood, Texas in Liberty County. It is the epicenter of the Way of Fire movement.

About​

Encounter Church was built in 2021-2022, but Apostle Delmar has been ministering in supernatural authority for over 42 years—including decades of prison ministry from Death Row to juvenile facilities, and ministry at other churches before founding Encounter.

Origin​

The vision for Encounter came through Apostle Delmar's sister, Dr. Katherine Williams, who shared it with him during a service at his house in 2015. As she recalls: "He took that vision and he ran with it. And that's why Encounter exists today."

Website: encounter-intl.com

What Happens at Encounter​

Sunday Services​

Regular worship and teaching with altar calls where miracles occur.

"Extra Oil" Wednesday Nights​

Special midweek services where people come specifically to receive prayer and anointing.

Community Outreach​

Events like the Liberty city park parties where healings happen in public settings.

The Atmosphere​

When Gary Sheng first visited Encounter Church, he experienced:

"The power of God hit me so strongly my entire body quivered. I couldn't control it. I didn't want to control it. For the first time in my life, I spoke in tongues and felt the Holy Spirit move through me in a way that was undeniable."

This is what church is supposed to be—the atmosphere of true love and power where:

  • The presence of God is tangible
  • Miracles are normal
  • People are transformed at the altar
  • The fire of God falls

Documented Miracles​

At Encounter Church, the following have been documented:

  • Cancer healed (including stage 4 cases)
  • Autism cured
  • Down syndrome reversed
  • The dead raised
  • AIDS vanished
  • Vision restored
  • Spinal injuries healed
  • Addictions broken
  • Depression lifted
  • Demonic oppression ended

Supernatural Activity​

The supernatural activity at Encounter is so intense that security cameras have captured footage of angelic beings and spiritual activity. Blue and white orbs moving through the sanctuary during services.

Why Position Yourself Here​

As explained in How to Receive a Miracle, people who position themselves where the anointing is flowing are the ones who receive:

"If you can get your friend to Encounter, do it... There's something about being in the room. There's something about being in the atmosphere of what church is supposed to be."

Apostle Delmar's Community Impact​

Beyond supernatural ministry, Apostle Delmar:

  • Holds the keys to the city of Liberty
  • Serves as chaplain of Liberty County and the city of Liberty
  • Is deeply beloved throughout the community
  • Has planted roots and served faithfully for decades
  • Transformed the entire region through consistent love and supernatural power

How to Visit​

To visit Encounter Church or connect with the ministry, visit encounter-intl.com.