Encounter Church FW
Staff & Leaders

  • Noemi Oliver

    Noemi Oliver
    Co-Pastor

    Dr. Noemi X. Oliver has over 22 years of experience helping clients meet their financial goals. Detail-oriented Financial Consultant with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain relationships with customers, anticipate needs and identify suitable financial solutions. Skilled in overseeing projects and improving processes. Recognized as a top advisor nationally based on assets under management; attained 66th place in 2015 and list of top female advisors in 2017. Dr. Oliver manages portfolios consisting of investments, annuities, disability, and life insurance products. Married to Bishop Gary Oliver Mother to Chris J. Rivera, 22 & Luis Rey Rivera, 19 Co-Owner BX Haircare with sister Bee Salas Community Involvement includes - State Representative -Hispanic Women’s Network - Board Member -Zonta Club of Brownsville - Board Member -Moody Clinic - Vice President Corporate Marketing – Sombrero Festival - Recognized by the American Red Cross as Volunteer of the Year 2007) San Antonio chapter. - President and co-founder of Building Financial Capacity Coalition 501c. - Board member and co-founder of Project Space 501c. - Certified Life Coach – Klemmer & Associates Leadership Training - Christian Life Coach American Association of Christian Counselors AACC - Certified Christian Counselor - Crisis Recovery Institute. - Ph.D. Psychology - College of Biblical Studies

  • Bishop Gary Oliver

    Bishop Gary Oliver
    Senior Pastor

    Known as a renowned worship leader, Bishop Gary Oliver developed a love for music, ministry and God at an early age.   As a singer and songwriter, his extraordinary talent enabled him to become one of Christian music's most beloved artists. With devotion to his craft, he has provided familiar songs, such as Celebrate Jesus, Everybody Praise The Lord, Holy, Holy, Holy and More Than Enough, to believers world-wide. And, with his albums, Gary Oliver, Just One Word, More Than Enough, Closer To You, and Sunday Morning Live he promotes his message of freedom and a fresh approach to the praise and worship experience. He is still writing, singing and recording gospel music. After serving the body of Christ, touring from Carnegie Hall to local churches across the nation, he was called to plant Tabernacle of Praise (TOP). Serving as Senior Pastor since 2000, the signature of all of Bishop Oliver’s services, at home or at a guest church is his ability to provide a TOP experience. This approach has made an impression on countless believers and allowed him to align himself with powerful men of faith. With great humility in May 2010 he was consecrated to the office of Bishop in his own standing. Believing that Christians should have a voice in every arena available, he has now taken his talents to the global marketplace. With plans to put his signature stamp on creativity at a new level, Bishop Oliver is also the CEO of Gary Oliver Enterprises and Revilo Publishing & Productions.