<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<!--Generated by Squarespace Site Server v5.11.81 (http://www.squarespace.com/) on Mon, 28 May 2012 18:37:51 GMT--><feed xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"><title>References</title><subtitle>References</subtitle><id>http://realencounter.org/references/</id><link rel="alternate" type="application/xhtml+xml" href="http://realencounter.org/references/"/><link rel="self" type="application/atom+xml" href="http://realencounter.org/references/atom.xml"/><updated>2011-09-23T16:27:10Z</updated><generator uri="http://www.squarespace.com/" version="Squarespace Site Server v5.11.81 (http://www.squarespace.com/)">Squarespace</generator><entry><title>Bradford Kirby – Student Pastor, Franklinton, LA</title><id>http://realencounter.org/references/2011/1/8/bradford-kirby-student-pastor-franklinton-la-1.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://realencounter.org/references/2011/1/8/bradford-kirby-student-pastor-franklinton-la-1.html"/><author><name>Real Encounter</name></author><published>2011-01-08T22:44:46Z</published><updated>2011-01-08T22:44:46Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p>&ldquo;Real Encounter Outreach is simply amazing!&nbsp; In years of ministry I have yet to witness an outreach that made this sort of impact on an entire community.&nbsp; This team was able to reach kids and families that our churches have struggled and longed to get involved in a place of worship and fellowship.&nbsp; Brad Bennett and his entire team are incredibly servant hearted, humble, exciting, flexible and passionately focused on the task of connecting lost souls to Christ.&rdquo;&nbsp;</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>]]></content></entry><entry><title>Lee Terry – District Youth Director, Rocky Mountain District Council of the Assemblies of God</title><id>http://realencounter.org/references/2011/1/8/lee-terry-district-youth-director-rocky-mountain-district-co-1.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://realencounter.org/references/2011/1/8/lee-terry-district-youth-director-rocky-mountain-district-co-1.html"/><author><name>Real Encounter</name></author><published>2011-01-08T22:44:25Z</published><updated>2011-01-08T22:44:25Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p>&ldquo;Real Encounter Outreach is the real deal!&nbsp; Brad Bennett comes with a servant attitude and is passionate about sharing Christ in a way students can understand&rdquo;.&nbsp;</p>]]></content></entry><entry><title>Kolby King – Student Pastor, First Baptist Church, Edmond, Oklahoma</title><id>http://realencounter.org/references/2011/1/8/kolby-king-student-pastor-first-baptist-church-edmond-oklaho.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://realencounter.org/references/2011/1/8/kolby-king-student-pastor-first-baptist-church-edmond-oklaho.html"/><author><name>Real Encounter</name></author><published>2011-01-08T22:43:49Z</published><updated>2011-01-08T22:43:49Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p>&ldquo;I would like to take this opportunity to recommend Real Encounter to you.&nbsp; Our event was incredible, and not only produced more salvation decisions than I&rsquo;ve seen as the result of any single event at this church, but also inspired a vision among our members.&nbsp; I highly recommend Real Encounter to any church that is desires to impact their church and community.&rdquo;&nbsp;</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>]]></content></entry><entry><title>Kevin Boles – Youth Ministry Strategist, Louisiana Baptist Convention</title><id>http://realencounter.org/references/2011/1/8/kevin-boles-youth-ministry-strategist-louisiana-baptist-conv.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://realencounter.org/references/2011/1/8/kevin-boles-youth-ministry-strategist-louisiana-baptist-conv.html"/><author><name>Real Encounter</name></author><published>2011-01-08T22:42:49Z</published><updated>2011-01-08T22:42:49Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p>&ldquo;In today&rsquo;s world, and even in the &ldquo;industry&rdquo; of youth ministry, it&rsquo;s often difficult to find authenticity.&nbsp; After working with Brad Bennett and Real Encounter for the last four years, I can confidentially say these guys are the real deal.&nbsp; Their heart for ministry, their compassion for a culture without Christ, and their love for the church are quite frankly refreshing and inspiring.&nbsp; Brad presents the Gospel clearly.&nbsp; The Real Encounter team is comprised of amazing stunt athletes who love the Lord.&nbsp; Their production is professional, expedient, and energizing.&nbsp; I am happy to recommend them for any ministry event you might have.&rdquo;</p>]]></content></entry><entry><title>Kent Shingleton – Youth Evangelism Specialist, Tennessee Baptist Convention</title><id>http://realencounter.org/references/2011/1/8/kent-shingleton-youth-evangelism-specialist-tennessee-baptis.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://realencounter.org/references/2011/1/8/kent-shingleton-youth-evangelism-specialist-tennessee-baptis.html"/><author><name>Real Encounter</name></author><published>2011-01-08T22:42:24Z</published><updated>2011-01-08T22:42:24Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p>&ldquo;I will always remember the first RE outreach event I attended.&nbsp; Never had I seen such a gathering of unchurhed people at an evangelistic event.&nbsp; Words can not describe it. &nbsp;&nbsp;I was so moved by the impact of this ministry on the community that I knew we had to partner with Real Encounter and together proclaim the gospel in Tennessee.&nbsp; It&rsquo;s been 2 &frac12; years since I first met Brad Bennett and the team and we have now worked with Real Encounter in 16 citywide outreach events across our state.&nbsp;</p>
<p>God has truly blessed as we have literally seen thousands of people come to know Christ as Savior thru RE outreach.</p>
<p>When I think about the ministry of Real Encounter, I am reminded of the words of Jesus.&nbsp; &ldquo;When</p>
<p>He saw the crowds, He felt compassion for them, because they were weary and worn out, like sheep without a shepherd.&nbsp; Then He said to His disciples, &ldquo;The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few.&nbsp; Therefore, pray to the Lord of the harvest to send out workers into His harvest.&rdquo;&nbsp; Matthew 9:36-38</p>
<p>If God gives the leaders of your city a vision for the harvest, I wholeheartedly recommend you call Real Encounter. &nbsp;It will be a week you and your city will never forget.&rdquo;</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>]]></content></entry><entry><title>Steve Barnes – Principle</title><id>http://realencounter.org/references/2011/1/8/steve-barnes-principle.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://realencounter.org/references/2011/1/8/steve-barnes-principle.html"/><author><name>Real Encounter</name></author><published>2011-01-08T22:41:58Z</published><updated>2011-01-08T22:41:58Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p>&ldquo;I have been in education some 25 years and witnessed many different types of assemblies. Brad Bennett produces on of the best assemblies I have ever seen.&nbsp; The message he promotes about good positive decisions in preparation for life is outstanding.&nbsp; He uses rock music, visual effects, motorcycle tricks and effective speaking &ndash; which combined keeps students on the edge of their seats.&nbsp; I want to recommend this assembly to any school wanting to promote students getting high on life and not drugs, alcohol or destructive decisions.&rdquo;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>]]></content></entry><entry><title>Former Governor Mike Huckabee, Arkansas</title><id>http://realencounter.org/references/2011/1/8/former-governor-mike-huckabee-arkansas.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://realencounter.org/references/2011/1/8/former-governor-mike-huckabee-arkansas.html"/><author><name>Real Encounter</name></author><published>2011-01-08T22:41:26Z</published><updated>2011-01-08T22:41:26Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p>&ldquo;It is without hesitation that I recommend Brad Bennett.&nbsp; His assemblies will help students in your school understand that one student with a positive attitude can make a huge difference in the social and educational environment on your campus.&nbsp; The assembly utilizes motorcycles, interactive performing arts, live entertainment and the latest in audio and video technology.&nbsp; Students are engaged in a total learning experience.&rdquo; &nbsp;</p>]]></content></entry><entry><title>Doug Couch – Specialist Youth Ministries, Georgia Baptist Convention  </title><id>http://realencounter.org/references/2011/1/8/doug-couch-specialist-youth-ministries-georgia-baptist-conve.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://realencounter.org/references/2011/1/8/doug-couch-specialist-youth-ministries-georgia-baptist-conve.html"/><author><name>Real Encounter</name></author><published>2011-01-08T22:37:41Z</published><updated>2011-01-08T22:37:41Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p>"Real Encounter crusades are the best mass evangelism ministry I have seen in over 20 years. The integrity of the ministry is impeccable. The biggest issue our churches are having is training enough counselors to handle the numbers of decisions."</p>
<div></div>]]></content></entry></feed>
