The Purpose of PEP: Pre-Encounter, Encounter, Post-Encounter

Pre-Encounter

1. The first purpose of Pre-Encounter is to verify the salvation of the new convert.  Many do not understand the born-again experience and must be taught the truths of salvation of grace through faith.  Every person that is going on an Encounter needs to have settled the issue of salvation to be ready to receive from the Lord.

2. A second purpose is to build the faith of the individuals to receive from the Lord on the Encounter.  We must raise their level of expectation.

3. The third purpose is to begin to share with them a few details of what will take place on the Encounter.

4. Lastly, Pre-Encounter helps them prepare mentally for a focused time with the Lord.  

Encounter

1. The purpose of the Encounter is to minister to individuals in a personal way that would be impossible to accomplish in a Sunday service because of lack of time.

3. Thirdly, it is for the participants to experience the healing power of God in emotional and physical areas of their lives.

4. Fourthly, it is to see deliverance ministered to all that need to be set free from bondage.

5. Fifthly, it is to see individuals filled with the power of the Holy Spirit with the evidence of speaking in other tongues.

6. Finally, it is to introduce them to the vision of the local church.  

Post-Encounter

1. The purpose of the Post-Encounter is to retain what God has done in the lives of the individuals who have been on an Encounter.

2. Secondly, it is to help new believers begin to take their first steps in the Lord.

3. It also establishes a rhythm of prayer and discipling in the life of the believers.

4. It clarifies the basic issues that new believers face.