Welcome to the school of encounter, where we gather around the table to learn from spirit filled instructors and grow as a student body so that we will fulfill our purpose in the earth
Welcome to the School of Encounter, where we gather around the table of the Father to learn from Spirit-Filled Instructors and grow as a community of disciples.
Discover Our Learning Programs and Community-Based Approach
Experience a Transformative Journey of Faith and Encouter
Our program is designed to foster spiritual growth and community engagement.
Engage with Passionate Instructors
Learn from Spirit-Filled Instructors who are deeply committed to your spiritual development.
Build Lasting Relationships
Connect with like-minded students and form lifelong friendships on this journey.
Deepen Your  Understanding
Dive into the depths of God’s word and gain a comprehensive understanding to fuel your life’s mission.
Now Enrolling: Encounter 101
Encounter 101 is a 12 week program that still start on September 17th
Some of the Topics we will be covering are:
Defining Authentic Encounter
Dr. Joshua Todd | East Gate Kingdom Fellowship
Biblical Types of Encounter
Ned Maraman | Vision Church Fort Walton Beach
Purpose and Healthy Pursuit of Encounter
Dr. Wayland Henderson | East Gate Kingdom Fellowship
Is Encounter Necessary, Expected And...
Tom Ledbetter | Kingdom Gravity
Empowering students through spirit filled structures and a healthy theological perspective.
At the School of Encounter, we believe in discipleship that goes beyond theory. Our unique approach brings together students and instructors to learn from the heart of God, fostering a transformative educational experience.
Our Instructors
Meet the Spirit-Filled Instructors who carry the heart of God for this generation.
Dr. Joshua Todd
East Gate Kingdom Fellowship
Dr. Joshua Todd is happily married to his wife, Coral, and they have two beautiful children. They reside in Jacksonville, Florida, where he pioneered East Gate Kingdom Fellowship. Having received his calling in 1997 and immediately moving into ministry, Dr. Josh has enjoyed 26 years of serving God’s people and glorifying Christ. He has published five books and is honored to serve in spiritual movements around the world. In 2020, Dr. Josh was commissioned alongside the late Dr. Don Lynch and received his Doctorate in Kingdom Leadership from Kingdom Leadership Institute. He is honored to serve as part of the Well Global Alliance Apostolic Eldership. With a mandate to provide an educational space for preparing kingdom leaders, Dr. Todd felt it was time to establish the International School of Encounter. You can learn more about him at www.drjoshuatodd.com
Ned Maraman
Vision Church Fort Walton Beach
Ned Maraman is a pastor and prophetic minister whose heart is to see believers awakened and equipped to advance the Kingdom of God. In 2015 he along with his wife Laci planted and currently pastor Vision Church Fort Walton Beach in Florida. He also travels nationally and internationally preaching, teaching, and ministering prophetically at various local churches and conferences.Ned is ordained through Christian International in Santa Rosa Beach, FL. He lives in Fort Walton Beach, Florida with His wife Laci and their six children Landon, Juliette, Genevieve, Johnathan, Isabella, and Kingston.
Dr. Wayland Henderson
Professor at Christ for the Nations Institute
Dr. Wayland is a husband, father, author, and lover of Jesus and His people. He and his wife, Jeanette, are founders and apostolic leaders of The Gathering Kingdom Center in Arlington, TX, Greater Works Generation Ministries International, and MJM Coaching & Consulting LLC. Wayland is a member of the Apostolic Council for Freedom Crusades International member based in Beaumont, TX. Wayland is also an adjunct professor at Christ For The Nations Institute in Dallas, TX.A lover of the Word and the Spirit, he holds a DMin in Semiotics, Church, & Culture from George Fox University, Masters of Business in Executive Leadership and a Masters in Divinity from Liberty University.He has traveled across the United States and the nations, equipping leaders and doing the work of evangelism with a heart to see renewal, restoration, and reformation come to the body of Christ.Wayland has written two books, “Walking with God: Repairing the Breach & Restoring the Ancient Path of Discipleship” and “Racism and The Church and the Nation,” and is working on his new book, “Incarnational Discipleship”.Wayland and his wife Jeanette currently reside in Arlington, Texas, with their three beautiful children: Jaleesa, Michael, and Moriyah.
Tom Ledbetter
Kingdom Gravity
Tom Ledbetter is an apostolic leader, kingdom builder and prophetic voice with a passion to see the move of the spirit penetrate cities, regions and nations throughout the earth.Tom currently works alongside of business leaders, church planters and intercessors to formulate kingdom strategies by use of spiritual intelligence.As an international leader Tom works alongside a diverse community of five fold leaders and teams, and lives to see the body matured through training, resourcing and connecting.Tom and and his wife Lyly Ledbetter are the founders and directors of Kingdom Gravity Ministries International with various ministry schools including the School Of Dream Intelligence.They are based out of Rockwall, TX, a small suburb of Dallas and serve alongside various ministries in the region.Lastly, Tom and Lyly have been married for 20 years and are the proud parents of their 8 year old son, Nathan. Together they live to see families on mission invading every sphere of culture to advance the kingdom of God.
Join us for Encounter 101, our first inaugural class of the International School of Encounter!
Encounter is not a process, a method, or even a program, Encounter is a person named Jesus. Our desire is that you would encounter Him and experience radical transformation.