Meet your hosts
Bishop Gary & Dr. Noemi Oliver
A pastor and a psychologist. A husband and wife. Together they bring Scripture and the science of the mind into one honest conversation.
THE THEOLOGY LENSEncounter Church Fort Worth
Bishop Gary Oliver, ThD
Bishop & Founding Senior Pastor
Bishop Gary Oliver, ThD. is the founding pastor of Encounter Church in Fort Worth, Texas, and a voice the body of Christ has followed for more than five decades. A world-known gospel recording artist and renowned worship leader, he helped pioneer the modern praise and worship movement — and gave the church "Celebrate Jesus, Celebrate," an anthem that crossed oceans and is still sung in sanctuaries around the world.
It started at four years old, with a first solo. From there came choirs, worship teams, and platforms from Texas to New York to California — and through the 1990s, the nations. He toured the globe and ministered to millions by international television with Trinity Broadcasting Network. On his final concert tour, he sang before more than 1.3 million people and saw 50,000 come to Jesus. Before founding Encounter Church in 2000, he served as worship leader at New Birth in Atlanta, leading Sunday congregations of more than 30,000.
Today he pastors Encounter Church alongside his wife, Dr. Noemi X. Oliver, and continues to sing, write, speak, and pour into his community through several non-profit efforts. His ministry carries the same three things it always has: passionate worship, sound biblical teaching, and an unshakable heart of love for God and His people.
- ThD — Doctor of Theology
- Founding Pastor, Encounter Church Fort Worth (est. 2000)
- Gospel recording artist & renowned worship leader
- Author of "Celebrate Jesus, Celebrate" and many hymnal songs
- Former worship leader, New Birth Atlanta (30,000+ Sundays)
- 5+ decades of global ministry & TBN television
His ministry carries the same three things it always has: passionate worship, sound biblical teaching, and an unshakable heart of love for God and His people.
THE PSYCHOLOGY LENSExecutive Director, The Secret Place
Dr. Noemi X. Oliver, Ph.D.
Co-Pastor · Psychologist · Life Coach · Author
Dr. Noemi X. Oliver is a pastor, psychologist, author, podcaster and media visionary whose life's work brings together faith and the science of the mind. She integrates biblical wisdom with practical psychological strategies to help people heal from emotional wounds, renew their thinking and step boldly into their God-given purpose.
She serves as co-pastor of Encounter Church Fort Worth alongside her husband, Bishop Gary Oliver, ThD. Together they host The Secret Place podcast, where she is also executive director. She leads the P31 Women Bible study and the signature P31 Women on Purpose program. She also serves as executive director of MANNA – Joseph Storehouse, the church's food and clothing ministry to families in need.
Through her coaching practice she offers individual and group coaching, inner healing and emotional wellness coaching, and faith-driven business and leadership coaching. She is the founder of NX Solutions Consulting and leads Fabulous, Finance & Faith, helping women build financial confidence rooted in biblical stewardship.
- Ph.D. — Christian Counseling
- M.A. — Humanities
- Certified Christian Life Coach
- Certified Elite Brain Health Clinician (Amen University)
- Counselor, American Association of Christian Counselors
- 20+ years of ministry & counseling experience
Your worth is not measured by the world's standards but by the unshakable truth of God's love. Walk boldly in His purpose, for you are fearfully and wonderfully made.
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