Christian Encounter Ministries is a nondenominational, nonprofit organization founded in 1970, with membership in the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA), and the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI).
CEM is succinctly described in the phrase which accompanies our logo, "Tending lives... Training leaders." At the beautiful Christian Encounter Ranch, we have a residential counseling/discipleship ministry for troubled young people (male and female) ages 16-25. These young people come voluntarily. They have backgrounds which include all kinds of abuse, drugs, family problems, etc. Residents stay at the ranch three months to two years and receive professional Christian counseling, discipleship, schooling if necessary, fellowship, love, and plenty of one-on-one attention. They adhere to a disciplined schedule and are expected to work hard.
GRADUATE COUNSELING INTERNSHIP
Twelve-month program for those who have a graduate degree in Marriage, Family, Child Counseling (MFCC), Social Work, or related fields. Meets the supervision requirements for State of California licensure.
For mature Christians at least 21 years of age. An opportunity to use life experience and skills in a ministry setting. Will include dorm room supervision.
For those who have completed at least two years of college and are 21 years of age. Three-month to one-year commitment. College credit may be obtained.
Michael Petrillo, MFCC, Executive Director, graduated from the University of California, Davis with a BA in psychology in 1972 and from Fuller Theological Seminary with a MA in 1977. Mike was licensed as a Marriage, Family, and Child Counselor, in 1981. He served as the Director of Counseling at Christian Encounter Ministries 1978-1994. He has been serving as Executive Director since 1994.
Strategically located in the "Gold Country" of the foothills in the beautiful Sierra Nevada Mountains, CEM provides an ideal setting for intellectual, spiritual, and personal growth. The 82-acre ranch property is located just 45 minutes from Sacramento and 1.5 hours from magnificent Lake Tahoe. Skiing is a popular pastime. Temperatures are normally comfortable year round, as the ranch is located just below the snowline.
We believe...
In God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit.
Jesus is the Christ; He paid the penalty for our sins; He rose from the dead and is coming again.
The Holy Spirit regenerates and transforms the Christian, who then demonstrates maturity by loving and serving God and others.
The Bible is the only authoritative and inspired word of God, the infallible rule of faith and conduct for all Christians.
God wants all Christians to cooperate with one another, in love, in order to accomplish His work on earth.
CEM receives no government funding. All funds are generated from CEM programs and from donations by churches and individuals. CEM hosts the annual 24-hour Agony Bicycle Ride fundraiser. We are members of ECFA (Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability). If you would like to give a tax-deductible donation, you may send it to:
CHRISTIAN ENCOUNTER MINISTRIES
P.O. Box 1022
Grass Valley, CA 95945 (530)268-0877
Copyright © Christian Encounter Ministries 1997