Find community and grow your faith!
Our group experiences are designed to connect you more deeply with God, your purpose, and community!
Rooted is a group experience designed to connect you more deeply with God, your purpose, and community! At Encounter, the Rooted experience is your first step in groups.
Rooted
Wednesdays at 6:30 pm at Kentwood
Rooted Testimonies
“I was dealing with cynicism and bitterness toward Christians and the church… Through Rooted, I was met with real people’s stories, vulnerability, and struggles that showed me it’s ok to struggle - I don’t have to fake it for ‘religion.’”
“I was dealing with cynicism and bitterness toward Christians and the church… Through Rooted, I was met with real people’s stories, vulnerability, and struggles that showed me it’s ok to struggle - I don’t have to fake it for ‘religion.’”
“I was lost and confused in the purpose of the season I’m in… Now I’m reminded of God’s love and that He is there in every season.”
“I was lost and confused in the purpose of the season I’m in… Now I’m reminded of God’s love and that He is there in every season.”
“I was ‘too busy’ to keep growing and investing… Now I am rooted in God’s word and in relation with Him.”
“I was ‘too busy’ to keep growing and investing… Now I am rooted in God’s word and in relation with Him.”
“I was disconnected from my church family… Now I am connected and I feel accepted by my church family.”
“I was disconnected from my church family… Now I am connected and I feel accepted by my church family.”
“I was unmotivated to strengthen my own faith… Now I am re-energized in my walk with God.”
“I was unmotivated to strengthen my own faith… Now I am re-energized in my walk with God.”
Groups Values
Biblical
We know God through his word.
Integrated
We see our lives as a part of God’s story, and his activity in and around us.
Devoted
We commit to a group experience that is predictable, intentional, and protected.
Transformative
We expect to be changed in our hearts and our actions.
Relational
We create a safe space for honesty and vulnerability.
Open-Handed
We are a conduit of blessing to others as our faith grows.
