WHO WE ARE

Our Story

In a world where strong relationships are the foundation of success, we believe that every team deserves to thrive. At Abundant Encounters, we're passionate about helping nonprofits, businesses, and ministry teams build unbreakable bonds and foster a culture of deep connection. Our founder, Joshua Marcengill, has spent over 15 years cultivating expertise in team building and bonding, with a proven track record of transforming teams since 2007.

Our Story

Since our inception in 2020, we've had the privilege of working with diverse organizations, witnessing firsthand the power of intentional relationship-building. We've seen teams go from fragmented to unified, from stressed to supportive, and from burnt out to revitalized. Our approach is rooted in a deep understanding that strong relationships are the key to unlocking a team's full potential.

Our Approach

We use a unique combination of tools and methodologies to help teams build lasting connections. Our arsenal includes the TPRAT (Team Performance and Relationship Assessment Tool), the Maslach Burnout Inventory, and the Purpose Train framework developed by Stephen K. DeSilva. These tools, paired with our expertise, enable us to tailor our approach to each team's unique needs. Whether through weekend retreats, group trainings, or individual coaching sessions, we create safe spaces for teams to grow, heal, and connect on a deeper level.

For Every Team, Regardless of Faith

While our roots are in Christian ministry, our services are designed to benefit teams from all walks of life. We believe that every individual, regardless of their spiritual background, deserves to experience the joy of meaningful relationships. Our tools and approaches are carefully crafted to be inclusive, respectful, and effective for teams of all faiths and backgrounds. For our Christian clients, we also offer biblical counseling and inner healing services to help them deepen their relationships with God and each other.

Unlock the Power of Relationship-Building

At Abundant Encounters, we're committed to helping your team thrive. By investing in relationship-building, you'll see improved communication, increased collaboration, and a significant boost in overall team performance. Our goal is to empower your team to become a cohesive, supportive, and high-performing unit that achieves its mission with passion and purpose.

Join the Journey

If you're ready to transform your team's dynamics and unlock the full potential of your organization, we invite you to partner with us. Let's embark on a journey of discovery, growth, and connection. Together, we can create a culture of abundance, where every team member feels seen, heard, and valued.

OUR CORE VALUES

Most of these are adapted from the Bethel Leaders Network Core Values.

GOD IS GOOD

God is generous. As we remember and retell what He has done in testimonies, He’s able and eager to do it again. (John 3:16; Revelation 12:11, 19:10; Joshua 4:1-9)

SALVATION CREATES IDENTITY

We are new creations, not merely “sinners saved by grace,” but saints who have been given His righteousness. (2 Cor. 5:17; 2 Cor. 5:21; Rom. 1:17; Rom. 3:28; Rom. 8:29-30)

GENEROUS LIKE MY FATHER

God is extravagantly generous and our generosity is a response and reflection of Him. He is a good Father who gives good gifts to His children.
(James 1:17; Ps 103:1-5; John 3:16)

FOCUSED ON HIS PRESENCE

God delights in us and has always desired to be with us. We focus on His presence because we have discovered He is focused on us.
(Eph. 1:4-5; Zeph. 3:17; John 6:44; Jer. 31:3; Ps. 65:4)

SUPERNATURAL MINISTRY

Faith requires us to step beyond fear and take risks while humbly honoring the environment in which we are ministering.
(Matt 9:28-29; Matt 17:2; Math 14:24-33; Acts 3:1-10; Heb 11:1; James 2:14-18)

CREATING HEALTHY FAMILIES

We think like healthy family members by doing what’s best for the whole environment and submitting to one another and by not being selfish. (Eph. 5:21; Gal. 5:13; Phil. 2:3; Rom. 12:9-21)

HIS KINGDOM IS ADVANCING

We believe and live the prayer, “Your kingdom come, Your will be done on earth as in heaven.” Therefore, we partner with the King in natural and supernatural ways to create mercy, justice, and righteousness until He comes.
(Matt. 6:9-10; Matt. 10:42; Matt. 25:40; Matt. 10:7-8; John 14:12)

FREE AND RESPONSIBLE

Freedom and responsibility cannot be separated. We experience freedom when we are able to control ourselves. So we cooperate with the Holy Spirit as He produces the fruit of self-control in us. (Gal. 5:16-25; Rom. 8:12-13; 2 Pet. 1:5-9)

HOPE IN A
GLORIOUS BRIDE

We are not looking to escape the world but to see Christ’s victory manifested in individuals and nations even in the face of resistance and conflict.
(Luke 10:2-3; Matt. 28:18-19; Phil. 3:12-14; Heb. 12:1-3; Rev. 11:15)

GODS WORD TRANSFORMS

We encounter God in the Word, and faith is released into our lives. As we study Scripture, it empowers us who God is, who we are and how He wants us to live. (Ps. 119:105; Matt. 7:24-28; John 8:31-32; John 17:17; Rom. 10:17; Rom. 15:4; 1 Cor. 10:1-13; 1 Thess. 2:13; Col. 3:15-17)

HONOR AFFIRMS
VALUE

Honor recognizes and affirms how valuable and powerful other people are because they are made in His image and He died to restore them to relationship. We are significant. (Gen. 1:26; Eph. 4:22-24; Rom. 12:10)

GOD IS STILL
SPEAKING

Scripture calls us to earnestly desire the gift of prophecy, which is speaking on God’s behalf to strengthen, encourage and comfort people. So, we desire to say what the Father is saying in order to grow their identity and call out the purposes and treasure He has placed in them. (I Tim. 4:14-16; I Cor. 14:1-4, 24-25; Acts 13:1-3; Eph. 2:10; 1 John 4:17)

RESPONSIVE TO
GRACE

We experience both the astounding, undeserved love God has for us and His ongoing power to transform us. His transforming love and power are inseparable from one another. (John 3:16-17; Eph. 1:4-5; Rom. 5:6-11; Heb. 1:1-3)