LEADERSHIP

Executive Team

Richard Wenschlag

CEO - Vision

As one of the founders of the ministry, Richard is responsible for passionately guiding the vision of the Encounter and ensuring our Spirit-led direction. He is on staff fulltime with the organization.

Rob Rodriguez

COO - Operations

Rob supports the ministry in the areas of logistics, technology, and mentoring for the day-to-day operations of the Encounter Ministry. Rob is an unpaid volunteer.

Karl Moe

CMO - Ministry

Karl provides support and oversight and wisdom to the organization in the areas of discipleship and compassionate care. Karl is an unpaid volunteer.

Shelli Wenschlag

Executive Director

Shelli provides support for the ministry operations and is the full-time director for the Women's Ministry programs. She is on staff full time with the ministry.

Jeff Kramer

Director, Ministry Development

Jeff is responsible for the development of the ministry programs and discipleship of the leadership teams. His role includes expanding the Encounters to new regions thought out the nation. Jeff is on staff with the ministry.

Judy Kramer

Encounter Coordinator

Judy provides leadership for Encounter administration and logistics. She helps us develop, plan and coordinate all the resources necessary for Encounter weekends across the ministry. Judy is on staff with the ministry.

Kasey Rodriguez

Event Coordinator

Kasey is tasked with planning and directing all non-Encounter events. These include the annual Father-Daughter ball, regional fundraisers, Friendsgiving, and others. Kasey is on staff with the ministry.

LEADERSHIP

Regional Leaders

Our ministry would not exist without the support of hundreds of men and women who  volunteer countless hours to the Kingdom purpose. They are lead by these regional leaders who have committed their support in model servant-leadership to ensure our mission is always, first and foremost carried out in love.

Greg Searle

Winnemucca/Elko, NV

Rob Dirkse

Northern California

Wayne Myers

Alabama

Allen Klaski

Michigan

Barry Nimitz

Central California

LEADERSHIP

Board of Directors

The Encounter Ministry is supported by a board of directors who hold the leadership team to the highest standards, organizationally, and more importantly spiritually. These community leaders provide us with guidance, stewardship, and service, ensuring the ministry honors the Kingdom and stays true to its vision.

Scott Rhoda

Co-Chairman

Tim "TK" Kawelmacher

Co-Chairman

Troy Dillard

Vice Chairman

Karl Moe

Treasurer

Carl Baker

Director

Al Cartlidge

Director