First ENCOUNTER Sunday Service Day - September 7, 2025

Executive Summary

This transcript documents Gary Sheng's first visit to Encounter Church in Liberty, TX, led by Apostle Delmar Coward Jr., accompanied by the Gentry family (Brenda, Imani, and Simba). The experience represents a pivotal moment in Gary's spiritual journey and ministry calling, featuring powerful spiritual encounters, theological revelations, and the beginning of a significant ministry partnership for documenting authentic revival movements.

Pre-Service Journey & Preparation

Morning Preparation and Travel

The day began with Gary recording a birthday message to McKenna while staying at a Holiday Inn, expressing gratitude for relationships and contemplating life's direction. The Gentry family picked him up, with Brenda explaining Gary's background to the apostle as someone interested in documenting revival movements and having spiritual/crypto interests.

Brenda's Introduction Strategy:

"I had mentioned that you and I have a spiritual interest in, um, in, uh, spiritual, crypto and, uh, spirituality, right? And, um, we wanted to do a documentary, and we've been researching Azusa, and I told him about, uh, I told you about Apostle, and we wanna, we wanna, we wanna do something in line with, obviously, uh, revival."

Meta Ray-Ban Documentation

Gary utilized Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses throughout the day, creating what he described as natural documentary footage. This technology allowed for unobtrusive recording of authentic spiritual encounters.

Gary's Documentary Vision:

"That's actually what a documentary is supposed to be. People are themselves. You know what I'm saying?"

Sunday Service Experience

Church Atmosphere and Community

Encounter Church demonstrated a vibrant, multi-generational community with families deeply committed to apostolic ministry. The service featured baby dedication, worship, and extensive altar ministry time.

Baby Dedication Ceremony

The service included the dedication of baby Russell (number five), with Apostle emphasizing parental responsibility for spiritual formation:

Apostle on Child Dedication:

"Believing that this child is a gift from God... you should be held accountable for baby Russell... do you solemnly confess that this is the purpose of this dedication of this child, that you would dedicate this child to the Lord and to this service?"

Children's Blessing Declaration

All children were blessed with a powerful declaration over their lives:

Children's Blessing:

"Because you dwell in the secret place of the Lord's power, you shall abide in the shadow of the Almighty... You are always safe. Always blessed. Always the head and not the tail. More than a conqueror. You walk like, talk like, and act like Jesus."

City Park Party Announcement

The church announced their annual City Park Party - a massive community outreach event featuring:

• 300 backpacks for students
• 300 bags of groceries
• Bicycles, computers, gift cards
• Free food, entertainment
• Miracles, signs, wonders, and salvation ministry

Community Outreach Philosophy:

"God ain't trying to get something from you. He's always trying to get something to you... We're not after your money. So, God ain't trying to get something from you. He's always trying to get something to you."

Core Theological Teaching: The Holy Spirit

Apostle's Background and Anointing

Apostle shared his professional background as an electronic engineer, demonstrating how Holy Spirit guidance led to supernatural success in secular work:

Professional Testimony:

"I was known that if there was a problem, you call this guy in Texas and he can fix anything. You know why? Because I'm more than a conqueror through Christ Jesus. I have an unction of the Holy One and I know all things."

Holy Spirit as Essential for Ministry

The apostle emphasized that Jesus did nothing before receiving the Holy Spirit, establishing this as the pattern for all ministry:

Jesus' Ministry Pattern:

"Jesus didn't preach a word. Neither did Jesus do any miracles. Until the Holy Ghost came upon him. He didn't do anything."

Holy Spirit Baptism and Fire

Apostle shared his personal experience of being baptized in fire by God the Father:

Fire Baptism Testimony:

"God says, I have heard of those things and they've been great. He said, today I baptize you in the fire... When he said that, a part of him, like it parted from him, was just burning. This fire was just licking upon him. Then it just said, whoosh. It's simply a fire."

Believers as Sons of Fire

The teaching established believers' identity as "sons of fire" made in God's image:

Identity as Fire:

"You're a son of fire. Come on now. God made you in his own image, in his own likeness. And so much so that if you don't run at 98 degrees, you start feeling bad."

Gary's Spiritual Encounter and Calling

Recognition of Fire in Gary

When Apostle first met Gary, he immediately recognized spiritual fire:

Apostle's Recognition:

"You know what I saw when I shook your hand? What? I saw a fire coming up your arm. Yeah well I believe that this is one of the headquarters of the nation of fire."

Prophetic Word Over Gary

Apostle delivered a powerful prophetic word identifying Gary as part of a "nation of fire":

Nation of Fire Prophecy:

"God told me, he said, you've just become a nation of the Lord. God told me that. He said, you've just become a nation... you know Billy Graham? I was in a meeting with Billy Graham, Chip Graham, those guys, and one of the kids that was playing in the Glory at Azusa Street Revival wrote a book."

Gary's Spiritual Response

Gary received the baptism of the Holy Spirit with evidence of speaking in tongues:

Holy Spirit Reception:

"Father, in the name of Jesus Christ, I baptize him now in the Holy Ghost and fire. You got it. Hallelujah. Hallelujah. Well, go ahead and pray again."

Breakthrough and Deliverance Ministry

Dr. Wilkins and others laid hands on Gary for breakthrough, addressing generational patterns:

Generational Breakthrough Prayer:

"God, I just need to catch you. You know those shackles. We'll break those shackles. You know those chains. We'll break even one of those chains... And we call his promotion to come into his life in the name of Jesus."

Post-Service Restaurant Discussion

Gary's Background and Calling

Gary shared his extensive background including Google, Vatican City experiences, and search for authentic truth:

Gary's Journey:

"I've been on a hunt for what's real. What is worth backing? Because God gave me a gift of basically a bunch of skills that equate to modern evangelism."

Vision Connection: Africa and China

A supernatural connection emerged regarding Apostle's visions of Africa and China, and Gary's family background:

Prophetic Connection:

"The first trip I made was to Africa and China. Remember? The second trip was I'm at the altar. God told me I was an apostle... I ended up in Africa and I'm in Africa because of the people... And then I went to China."

Gary's Family Connection:

"My a recently passed away grandpa was [a rocket scientist]... Because I think I read that on your website. Was he in the States? Or in China?"

Ministry Partnership Vision

The conversation revealed a divine appointment for documenting authentic revival:

Partnership Calling:

"I know that I can help you write the books that you want to write. I can help you document the fruits of your work over the years through a website, through documentary, through all different ways that we can really create this nation of fire."

Educational and Technology Ministry

Gary shared his vision for Encounter-based education and technology ministry:

Educational Vision:

"When I have kids, they're going to go to an Encounter school... They're not going to a Catholic school, they're going to an Encounter school... They can feel the Holy Spirit every day. They're excited to go to school."

Spiritual Warfare and End Times

Discussion covered spiritual warfare, technology concerns, and end-times ministry:

Spiritual Warfare Reality:

"People who only submit to the creator are the most dangerous to these authoritarians. So get ready for... Well, I'm ready."

Technology and Control:

"They're creating minority report right now where they're, they're using AI. They're using AI to pre-mark you as a criminal."

Theological Revelations and Teachings

Genesis and Creation Understanding

Apostle provided deep insight into Genesis creation account and spiritual realm operations:

Creation Process:

"See, we call it thought. It's more than just thought... everything was there. Everything. With Christians in your, in your, also in your spiritual realm... everything was in the earth before it was in the earth."

Transgender and Spiritual Confusion

Discussion addressed transgender issues as spiritual rather than biological:

Genesis 6 Connection:

"The same thing that happened in Genesis 6... These are all demonic children... You try to pollute the bloodline to stop the man, to stop Jesus."

Born Again Solution:

"So, it's polluted by bloodlines. But if you get born again, you can cast out the pollution essentially."

Faith as Transportation System

Apostle taught faith as the mechanism for accessing God's finished works:

Faith Mechanics:

"Faith is your transportation system that gives everything that God has already designed, already made, already created... So your faith is your transportation system to get it from where it is to bring it to your house, to your home, to your body."

Miracles and Supernatural Manifestations

Documented Healings

Multiple healings were referenced throughout the service:

• Brain tumor disappeared
• COVID lung healing (oxygen dependency removed)
• Cancer healings
• Limb growth
• Heart conditions healed

Resurrection Testimonies

Apostle shared testimony of raising four people from the dead:

Death Defeated:

"Four times have I raised people from the dead. Through Jesus. It's not me. It's him that doeth the work... Even death is a defeated foe. Jesus didn't just die. He gave up his life."

Prison Ministry Supernatural Events

Stories of supernatural manifestations in prison ministry:

• Muslim conversions and Holy Spirit baptisms
• Miraculous protection for police officers
• Peaceful atmospheres created weeks before and after visits

Gary's Spiritual Transformation Documentation

Initial Skepticism to Faith

Gary documented his journey from skepticism to authentic faith encounter:

Transformation Process:

"I've been waiting for years to meet you. That's how it feels. I feel like I've been... My heart burns with fire. That's how I feel."

Recognition of Calling

Gary recognized his evangelistic calling and global ministry potential:

Evangelistic Office:

"I feel pretty qualified to speak counterintuitively about AI relative to other tech people. I think the divine intelligence that is embodied in an Encounter ministry is far more important to form kids in."

Documentary and Media Ministry

Vision crystallized for documenting authentic revival movements:

Media Ministry Vision:

"Your message could not be more counterculture, but also could not be more needed right now. Also at a time when people need something to believe in, but why not believe in the truth?"

Family Dynamics and Spiritual Authority

Gentry Family Integration

The Gentry family demonstrated spiritual unity and shared calling:

Brenda's Prophetic Recognition:

"You were born to do this. This is your calling. You were born to do this."

Family Spiritual Gifts:

"Entire family now operates in tongues and prophetic gifts, including previously resistant husband"

Multi-Generational Ministry

Multiple families represented generational commitment to ministry:

• Dr. Wilkins family (medical professional who relocated for ministry)
• Gentry family (crypto entrepreneurs supporting ministry)
• Apostle's family (apostolic leadership)

Practical Ministry Applications

Website and Technology

Gary immediately began working on ministry website and technology needs:

Immediate Action:

"So to create like a really nice, functional, high-end, modern website for Encounter, you can do that literally starting today."

Documentation Strategy

Plans developed for comprehensive ministry documentation:

• Professional website development
• Documentary filming of services and miracles
• Book writing collaboration
• Global ministry travel documentation

Educational Alternatives

Vision for Encounter-based education emerged:

Educational Philosophy:

"They can feel the Holy Spirit every day. They're excited to go to school. They're not addicted to their phones or their laptops or the tablets. They're not addicted to video games. They're addicted to life."

Spiritual Warfare and Deliverance

Authority Over Demons

Multiple instances of deliverance ministry were documented:

Deliverance Authority:

"You're free from the mask. Both of you. All of you. The baby is also free from the mask. Now, blessing of the Lord God. Come upon this baby."

Generational Curse Breaking

Specific ministry for breaking generational patterns:

Generational Freedom:

"Father God, I thank you that his heart is being restored right now... I break every shackle and every chain of the past. Today begins a new life for us."

Spiritual Discernment

Recognition of spiritual conditions and demonic influence:

Spiritual Sight:

"I saw two witches. I saw two witches... She was a missionary... I said, the reason she was sick is because of two witches."

End Times and Revival Context

Azusa Street Connection

Strong connection made between current movement and historic Azusa Street Revival:

Revival Continuation:

"This is Azusa 2.0. It's in Liberty, Texas... The revival has started. It's started."

Urgency of the Hour

Recognition of end-times urgency for evangelism:

End Times Ministry:

"We have no idea when our Lord and Savior... We have no idea when he will return."

Global Ministry Vision

Plans for international ministry expansion:

Global Reach:

"I'm supposed to go to Africa. I'm supposed to go to China... We got work to do."

Key Prophetic Declarations

Over Gary Sheng

• Recognized as part of "nation of fire"
• Called to document and spread revival
• Evangelistic office confirmed
• Global ministry to China, Africa, and Asia prophesied

Over Ministry

• Encounter as "epicenter of the world"
• Revival spreading globally
• Educational institutions to be established
• Media ministry to reach millions

Over Families

• Generational blessings and breakthrough
• Financial provision and recompense
• Protection and divine covering
• Multi-generational ministry calling

Practical Outcomes and Next Steps

Immediate Actions Taken

1. Website development begun
2. Documentary filming started with Meta Ray-Bans
3. Ministry partnership established
4. Travel plans for future documentation

Future Ministry Plans

1. City Park Party participation
2. International travel for ministry documentation
3. Educational institution development
4. Book writing collaboration
5. Media platform creation

Relationship Establishment

• Gary integrated into ministry family
• Gentry family confirmed as ministry partners
• Dr. Wilkins family connection established
• Apostolic authority structure recognized

Theological Significance

This encounter represents several significant theological and practical developments:

1. Authentic Apostolic Ministry: Documentation of genuine apostolic ministry with verifiable miracles and supernatural manifestations

2. Modern Revival Movement: Recognition of current revival movement as continuation of historic Azusa Street Revival

3. Technology and Ministry Integration: Innovative use of technology for ministry documentation while maintaining spiritual authenticity

4. Multi-generational Calling: Demonstration of how God calls entire families into ministry partnership across generations

5. Global Ministry Vision: Prophetic confirmation of international ministry expansion through documentation and media

6. Educational Reformation: Vision for alternative Christian education based on Holy Spirit empowerment rather than secular systems

7. End Times Evangelism: Urgency for reaching nations before Christ's return through authentic supernatural ministry

Personal Transformation Documentation

Gary's transformation throughout this day represents a significant spiritual milestone:

Before: Intellectual seeker researching authentic Christianity During: Supernatural encounter with Holy Spirit baptism and prophetic calling After: Commissioned evangelist with clear ministry vision and apostolic covering

Gary's Reflection:

"That was an unbelievable feeling. That was real... People need to know it is real. Some people are totally, totally anointed. And can channel the fire."

Conclusion

September 7, 2025, represents a pivotal moment in contemporary Christian history - the documented beginning of a global revival movement emanating from Liberty, Texas. Through authentic apostolic ministry, supernatural manifestations, and strategic documentation, this encounter established the foundation for international kingdom advancement.

The convergence of:

• Authentic apostolic authority (Apostle Delmar Coward Jr.)
• Prophetic business partnership (Gentry family)
• Media and technology expertise (Gary Sheng)
• Multi-generational ministry commitment (Wilkins family and others)

Creates a unique platform for documenting and spreading authentic revival to the nations. The theological depth, supernatural manifestations, and practical ministry applications demonstrated at Encounter Church provide a model for authentic Christianity that transcends religious tradition and demonstrates the reality of God's kingdom on earth.

This transcript serves as historical documentation of authentic revival beginning and the divine appointments that facilitate global kingdom advancement through ordinary people surrendered to extraordinary God.