Regional ENCOUNTER Conference
2026 Regional
Encounter Conference
July 8-10 2026
about the
encounter conference
July 8-10, 2026 • DeVos Place, Grand Rapids, MI
The Encounter Conference is a 3-day, Catholic event organized by Encounter Ministries. We seek to gather leaders in the Church to encounter God’s refreshment, encouragement and impartation of greater anointing for ministry. Expect to experience the presence of God through the celebration of the Sacraments, Eucharistic adoration, Spirit-led worship, inspiring keynote speakers, healing service, prophetic ministry, and fellowship with over 4,000 Christians. Bring your whole family, with Kids Track and Middle School Tracks for your children. Online and in-person tickets available.
NEW THIS YEAR
“You spoke, we listened.”
- Bigger Space: allows for more option with breakout rooms, more prayer ministers, close airport access.
- Youth track tickets now also include high school.
- Youth can now attend for only $12 (standard reg. and premium tickets) – “Jesus can change the world with just 12!”
- Dedicated registration line to reserved seating ticket holders.
Early Bird Pricing Ends March 31
healing service
We believe that not only does Jesus still heal today, but that healing is one of the most powerful ministries of evangelization. Jesus never preached the Gospel of the kingdom of God without demonstrating the kingdom through signs, wonders, and miracles, with healing as the most frequent demonstration of God’s love.
The conference Healing Service will include a time of worship and praise, proclamation of the Gospel and preaching, corporate prayer for healing, and individual prayer teams for healing. Come prepared for breakthrough!
Prayer Ministry
There will be unique opportunities for receiving personal prayer and to offer prayer for others. Encounter prayer teams will be available for impartations for greater anointing, Baptism of the Holy Spirit, physical healing and more.
youth tracks*
- Elementary School (entering grades 1-5)
- Middle School (entering grades 6-8)
- High Schoolers (entering grades 9-12)
Participants will experience age-appropriate main sessions and be led through powerful activations, taught how to hear God’s voice, and empowered to use the supernatural gifts they were given at Baptism. We want the youth of the church to see God’s love made manifest through signs and wonders and come to know that they do not have a “mini-Holy Spirit.”
Volunteer
Students & Alumni Only*
To honor our volunteers who serve for 2 or more time slots during the conference, we refund them up to 1-free premium admission for the 2025 Encounter Conference.
We have volunteer needs in the following areas:
Registration • Information Table • Merchandise Table • Hospitality: Staff/Leaders’ Meals • Name Badge • Checker and Greeter • Kids Track Small Group Leaders • Kids Track Check-In • Middle School Small Group Leaders • Middle School Track Check-In • Young Adult Social Night • Conference Tear-Down • Offering
$10/month
streaming playback
transformation nights, conferences, & more
By becoming a monthly donor through the Encounter Ministries partner program, your generous support will help us to empower disciples to demonstrate the power and love of God. An Encounter Partner is passionate about seeing the Church empowered to do the works of Jesus and even greater works. Our partners are committed to supporting the financial needs of Encounter Ministries with a gift of at least $10 a month to make everything we do possible. We invite you to join them.
In addition to exclusive media access, our Encounter Partners may qualify for discounted conference tickets and more!