Our Story

Pastors Derrick and Nicole West have overseen the planting and revitalization of 6 churches in New York. A few years ago they answered the call of God to return to Derrick's hometown of Wildwood, here in Florida. God brought them to an existing Assembly of God church in Coleman, FL as a launching place for Encounter Church. Since then, through God, Encounter Church was able to purchase property in Wildwood and begin to have church in a large tent while the new Encounter Church building is being built. Derrick and Nicole along with their three children have been called to not only plant Encounter Church but to build Encounter Centers where people of all backgrounds, ages, cultures and ethnicities can come to Encounter Christ. They would love to have you join the movement of what God is doing.

Our Leaders

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Pastors Derrick and Nicole West

Lead Pastors 

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Pastor Dale & Maggie Clayton

Associate Pastor

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Youth Pastor Marii Cruz

Youth Pastor 
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Pastor Jonathan & Misty Gleason

Kidz Pastor

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Pastor Kurt & Jonie Richey

Associate Pastor

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Brad and Amber Werlin

Business Administrator & Women's Ministry Director
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Mike Chabot and Tara Adams-Chabot

Discipleship Ministry

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Anselmo and Andrea Conde

Intercessory Prayer Leaders

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"Big" Brad Werlin 

Head of Security
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Donia Steele

Administration Assistant


Want to worship with us?

Join us at Encounter Church for a transformative spiritual journey like no other. We offer a diverse range of weekly group options that provide opportunities to foster meaningful connections while growing in your faith. Whether you're seeking deep spiritual insights, community engagement, or simply a place to belong, Encounter Church is here to guide you on your path to a closer relationship with Christ. Come be a part of our welcoming community and experience the joy of shared faith.