Phil, alongside wife Wendy was invited to join Encounter Church as senior pastor in January 2021. Having both originated from Derby, Phil & Wendy spent 34 years in the Northeast of England, where Phil developed the work of Youth for Christ before leading the Elim Church in Whitley Bay. Wendy was head of science at Marden High School and now teaches Physics at University of Birmingham School. In his spare time, Phil enjoys golf, reading and coffee shops.

Isaac is the Assistant and Student's Pastor. He is married to Emily, and together they have both been serving in Encounter Church for the last 5 years. Isaac joined the church staff team in 2019 as Assistant Pastor and has begun his training in Elim ministry. He heads up the worship at Encounter as well as leading the student's ministry. Emily is an Assistant Principal at a secondary school and loves people.

Reuben is the youth pastor at Encounter Church. Born and raised in South Wales, Reuben moved to Birmingham to Study Business management at university, where he graduated in May 2023. Alongside his role at Encounter Reuben also works 1 day a week at Castle Elim where he leads LIMITLESS Weoley Castle. Reuben’s hobbies include playing his guitar and being really bad at golf! 

Tony is the operations manager, having served the church for over 15 years, he is responsible for much of what happens behind the scenes. Within his role he is also the church finance officer and is on the management team within the nursery.  Married to Sol, who is a nurse at the Royal Orthopedic Hospital, an active volunteer in the church who really loves to welcome and interact with people. Together they enjoy days out and travelling especially to the Philippines, USA and New Zealand where they have family.