Wendell Slabach has been attending Encounter Church since 2000 and has never been more excited to be a part of what God is doing in the life of our church family. He was born and raised near Canton, Ohio. He met his wife Yvonne, who is a native of Lancaster County, while attending Montana Wilderness School of the Bible. After working in Public Accounting in Ohio as a CPA, God directed their path to move to Lancaster County to work as the Controller for BB’s Grocery Outlet. Wendell and Yvonne have four children; two still at home and two that are married with awesome spouses. Encounter Church has had a tremendous impact in all their lives. Encouraging couples and families in a culture that consistently seeks to tear them apart is very near to their heart.  Missions have also been very important throughout their lives as they have helped lead and take part in various international mission trips. Wendell has served in various leadership capacities both in the church, non-profits and business and does not take this privilege of leadership lightly. His passion is to see that everyone would live with an eternal perspective and to realize God has so much more for us than this world tries to offer us. In his spare time, Wendell enjoys spending time traveling, cooking/grilling, being outdoors and spending time with his family.

We serve on the Elder team at Encounter and love serving the church. Brent’s heart is to see kingdom expansion in the ministry and in the marketplace. Priscilla loves to help serve the children at Encounter church. Our hearts are to see people find freedom and grow in relationship with Jesus. We also have a passion to see the body equipped and be an encounter to the world.  We have been blessed with four wonderful children Bailey, Emmitt, Witten and Summer. We currently live locally on the family farm that Brent grew up. We enjoy nights out and trips with the kids.

We serve on the Elder team and also provide direction for the Life Groups at Encounter Church.  We have 5 wonderful children and love the privilege of being their parents. We have a passion for healthy marriages and thriving families, and enjoy interacting with engaged and married couples that want deeper connection. We desire to see the Spirit move in our personal lives and in the lives of people around us to bring restoration and freedom to our hearts and relationships.

David and Krystal both grew up in the Southern End and met each other through mutual friends from Encounter. They participated in the church youth group and went on to become youth leaders for a number of years. They also participated in missions schools as young adults: David served in IRIS Ministries in Mozambique and Krystal participated in a YWAM Discipleship Training School. They married in 2017 and currently reside in Willow Street with their 2 daughters.David is a visionary and entrepreneur who co-owns and operates a diesel shop in Quarryville and enjoys dabbling in real estate. He is passionate about taking the gospel outside of the church and encouraging youth and men to rise up and pursue the Lord intentionally.Krystal is grateful for how God led her to Encounter as a high-schooler and the ways that has impacted her life. She is passionate about connecting with mothers and women.Both David and Krystal desire to see strong, thriving marriages and families, and love to encourage others to engage in Christ-centered community. They are honored to serve their Encounter Church family and are excited about what the Lord is doing in the body of Christ.