2026 Encounter Classes


  • Jimmy Devine- Melbourne Church of Christ

    Title: Just Wait, Alright?

    Patience isn’t something we are great at. But what if I told you that on the other side of that difficult situation, God was going to bless you more than you could imagine? Only problem, you’re gonna have to wait. Or is it a problem at all? 



  • Leon Stewart- Melbourne Church of Christ

    Title: Jesus: The Gentle Devastation

    Tearing down lies without tearing down people. 



  • Willie Freeman

    Title: Joy- The Invasive Species

    Joy is not common in this culture, and once it takes root, its seeds can spread like an invasive species. In this session we'll explore the seeds, roots, and fruit of joy. Come join the invasion!

  • Joel Harper- NorthWest Church of christ- St. Pete

    Title: More Than Trying Harder

    Love, joy, peace, patience—we often treat the Fruit of the Spirit like a checklist of character traits we need to work harder to achieve. But Paul calls them fruit for a reason. Fruit grows naturally from a healthy source. In this class, we’ll step back and ask a deeper question: Where does fruit actually come from? Through biblical themes of trees, rivers, vines, and the Holy Spirit, we’ll discover how spiritual fruit grows through connection rather than pressure and what it means to truly “walk by the Spirit.” We’ll also explore what this looks like through one specific fruit and how the Spirit transforms real life.


  • Scott Simpson- Orange Avenue Church of Christ

    Title: Pray For Peace

    I've always heard, "You should never pray for peace, because testing will follow." Whoever said that was an idiot, because testing is going to come no matter what. 


  • Luis Alvarez- Central Church OF Christ Winter Haven

    Title: Ctrl+Alt+Self Control

    Self-control is not limitation, it is freedom, and it does not necessarily change who you are today; it changes who will become tomorrow.

  • dakota thornton- Mandarin church of christ

    Title: What's So Great About Being Good?


    Next to love, joy, peace, patience, and faithfulness, goodness feels small and insignificant. But what if I told you that goodness is the most important fruit of the Spirit! Thats not true, but it has more meaning for a faithful Christian than you probably realize. Let's explore together!



  • Sean Algaier

    Title: Singing Class

    Come and sing together with Sean Algaier! 

  • Josh Mann- University City Church of Christ

    Title: Great is Thy Faithfulness

    WE are faithful because of GOD's faithfulness. 

  • Griffin ELkins- Holly Hill Church of Christ

    Title: It's Dangerous to Go Alone!

    Hey! Listen!

    Oftentimes in life we choose to walk alone. We think we are harder, better, faster, stronger, than whatever life throws at us. But what if I told you… that you are not? What if I told you that you do not have to go alone? Take LOVE with you. Love is the key.

    It’s a secret to EVERYONE.


  • Abby elkins- holly hill church of christ

    Title: Fibonacci Spirals: Not a Math Class (Girls Class)

    All about love. A class on a topic so intricate and complex I had to use a mathematical concept to name it…ew. 

    But really maybe it’s not that complex, but still pretty intricate…wait what? I’m confused? I think I’m supposed to be talking about love? Anyways, if you are also confused…join the club and come to my class!