About
The Encounter
In 2016 Jade Molina, Co-founder and President, took his first study trip to Israel. It was there that he learned how important historical, cultural, and geographical context really matters for deepening scriptural understanding and biblical literacy. While standing in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, the site of Jesus’ crucifixion and burial, Jade had a profound spiritual encounter and divine appointment with the Holy Spirit. God whispered, “What are you going to do with what you have learned here?” Encounter the Bible is the accumulation of many years answering that question.
Why We Exist
To help people engage, learn, transform, and grow in their knowledge of the Bible so they can live with power and know God better.
What We Do
Experiential Learning (Study Tours)
Provide biblical study tours that help people have transformational encounters with the actual lands, lessons, and God of the Bible.
Spiritual Growth (Resources)
Provide online content that helps people encounter the Bible in its historical, cultural, and geographical context, cultivating ongoing spiritual maturity.
Leadership Development (Mentorship)
Equip next gen leaders for Christ-centered ministry and marketplace influence through workshops, coaching, and discipleship in a community of experienced marketplace and ministry professionals.
More About Jade
Jade Molina is Co-Founder and President of Encounter the Bible (ETB). Over the past 15 years, Jade has served at one of the top private Christian school's in the country (Oaks Christian School in California), gaining invaluable experience as a Bible Teacher, Co-Department Chair, Spiritual Life Director, Strength Coach, Football Coach, and Athletic Chaplain. Jade holds a Master’s Degree in Christianity and Classical Studies and is currently pursuing a second Master’s Degree in the Hebraic Roots of Christianity at Jerusalem University College (JUC). Jade has been leading biblical study tours since 2016 and has over 25 years of service to the local church, serving as a church elder, youth pastor, and men’s ministry leader.
Prior to committing to full time teaching, Jade spent 10 years as a professional strength and conditioning coach, training college, NFL, MLB, and other high-performance athletes in a wide variety of athletic fields. Jade is a regular speaker for Fellowship of Christian Athlete’s (FCA), churches, men's events, and leadership conferences. Jade has also served on mission teams with Athletes in Action (AIA), working directly with the Polish Olympic Committee and Guatemalan Athletics Federation.
He seems to also find favor with cats!
