Pastors Matt and Darlene Thronson have been in Full-time ministry together for over 13 years. They have been happily married for 20 years and have 5 beautiful children and 9 amazing grandchildren! They adore their grandbabies and love watching them grow in every season of life. Their oldest daughter Niecole, shares the same passion for the ministry and reaching young people. Pastors Matt, Darlene, and Niecole love the people in all walks of life. Their passion is that everyone will experience a real and intimate relationship with Jesus through fellowship, the Holy Spirit, and the Word of God. Making room for the presence of God and being led by the Holy Spirit is the core of Encounter Ministry. Their hearts burn with passion to see others transformed through personal encounters with God’s presence.