Staff Members

  • James W. Goll - Founding Director

    James W. Goll is the founder of God Encounters Ministries, formerly known as Encounters Network. He is an international bestselling author, an adviser to leaders and ministries. Praying for Israel is a burden of his heart, as Israel fulfills her role in the consummation of the ages.

  • Maxfield Thompson - Managing Director

    Maxfield has a diverse background spanning R&D Technology Research for a Fortune 500 company, writing for a prominent Christian Author, and serving as an Adjunct Professor at Belmont University. Maxfield is also a Franklin, TN native and a proud Lipscomb University alumnus. He loves Jesus and carries a deep passion for intercession, prophetic ministry, and discipleship.

  • Kay Fee - Financial Administrator

    Kay handles all things finance, has an infectious laugh, and prays as if the world depended on it. We all know it does.

  • Brianna Dill - Administrative Assistant & Product Manager

    Brianna manages the calendar, scheduling, and communications for James’ travels and speaking engagements, as well as the resources offered through GEM. Outside of the ministry, Brianna is trained in counseling and dances professionally in the Nashville area.

  • Susan Carter - Prayer Director

    Susan is dedicated to raising up Houses of Prayer and to release the light of the Lord in the earth. As an intercessor for 40 years, she loves life and lives to give and serve the Body of Christ.

  • Jason Ford - Missions Director

    Jason Ford is a passionate man of prayer with a strong prophetic intercessory gifting. His heart is to see revival and awakening from Nashville to the nations. Jason is married to Amy and they have three children.

  • Jason Kenyon - Personal Assistant & Treasures from GEM Coordinator

    Jason’s heart is to equip the Body of Christ and set the captives free. He is passionate about leading people closer to the Father and fostering unity within the Body of Christ, preparing one Bride, without spot or wrinkle, for the return of Jesus Christ - from Nashville to the Nations!

Board of Directors

  • James W. Goll - Founder & President

    Dr. James W. Goll has shared the gospel of Jesus in more than 50 nations worldwide teaching and imparting the power of intercession, prophetic ministry, and life in the Spirit. James has recorded numerous classes with corresponding curriculum kits and is the author of numerous books including The Seer, Global Prayer Storm, The Prophet and Mystery of Israel and the Middle East. James has four adult married children and a number of grandchildren. James continues make his home in Franklin, TN.

  • Dr. Bill Greenman - Vice President and Treasurer

    Dr. Bill Greenman is an ordained minister with over 37 years of experience as an associate pastor, evangelist, teacher, and counselor, and is the founder and president of Purpose International Ministries. He is also a successful businessman whose career has included startups, network marketing, publishing, corporate administration, and major event production. Bill has traveled internationally as a conference speaker and coach in both Christian and business circles.

  • David Sluka

    For over twenty-five years, DAVID SLUKA has worked with Christian authors to help them prepare, write, and share the messages God has entrusted to them. He is the author of three books—What Your Dreams are Telling You: Unlocking Solutions While You Sleep written with Cindy McGill, Write Your Book: Your Step-By-Step Guide to Write and Publish a Great Nonfiction Book, and 16 Ways to Create Devotional Writing to Renew the Spirit and Refresh the Soul—and has ghostwritten others.

  • Steven Springer

    Steven and Rene Springer are the Founders and Senior Leaders of Global Presence Ministries, headquartered in Madison, WI, with a Transformation Center in Ghana, Africa. The Springers provide apostolic oversight to churches and ministries in the USA and Ghana, which are part of the Global Presence Apostolic Network (GPAN). They are given to the vision of “Bringing God’s Presence, Advancing His Kingdom, Transforming Nations.”

  • Jason Ford

    Jason Ford is a passionate man of prayer with a strong prophetic intercessory gifting. His heart is to see revival and awakening from Nashville to the nations. Jason has taught on prayer and moved prophetically from Europe to Central America to our nation’s Capital, but his first love has always been right here in Middle Tennessee. Jason is married to Amy and they have three children Judah, Anna,Seraphina.

  • Rick and Pam Wright

    Rick and Pam have pastored in the Los Angeles area for over 45 years and currently lead a pastoral team at The Gathering Place Christian Fellowship in Burbank which they planted 23 years ago. It has a strong emphasis on intercession and the prophetic with a specific call to see Hollywood impacted by the power and presence of the kingdom of God.

Advisors

  • Dr. Ché Ahn Founder of Harvest International Ministries

  • Dr. Don Finto Founder of Caleb Company

  • Dr. Cindy Jacobs Founder of Generals International

  • Dr. Mahesh Chavda Co-founder of All Nations Church

  • Dr. Ed Silvoso Founder and president of Harvest Evangelism