Simeon Company
A Wisdom Center of ECMC
for ages 50+
Interested in discerning a call? INQUIRE HERE •
Interested in discerning a call? INQUIRE HERE •
Purpose & Vision
The Simeon Company exists to cultivate a sustained community of seasoned prayer ministers who embody maturity, wisdom, and spiritual depth. These leaders serve as a “wisdom center” within ECMC, providing mutual support for fellow company members, and investing intentionally in the next generation of prayer ministers through discipleship, intercession, and relational formation.
Rooted in Scripture and guided by the Holy Spirit, the Simeon Company aims to:
Provide a sacred space for veteran prayer ministers to impart wisdom, truth, and encouragement.
Strengthen ECMC’s mission through a stable, mutually supportive community marked by spiritual maturity and love.
Foster intergenerational continuity in prayer ministry, ensuring that the richness of our heritage is carried forward.
Guiding Principles
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Recognize the depth, experience, and life-season of members, seeking to empower rather than burden.
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Emphasize spiritual influence, mentoring, and presence rather than administrative commitments.
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Draw on the gifts, wisdom, and spiritual authority each member offers.
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Members may choose their level of engagement while maintaining the integrity of the Company.
Scriptural Foundation
Luke 2:26–30
Simeon’s Spirit-led anticipation and joyful blessing of Jesus anchors this Company in patient faithfulness and prophetic hope.
Colossians 2:2–3
A call to encourage one another in love so that together we may know Christ, in whom are hidden all treasures of wisdom and knowledge.
Psalm 92:12–15
A vision of lifelong fruitfulness—bearing fruit even in old age, flourishing in God’s courts, and proclaiming His faithfulness.
Membership & Selection
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Membership in the Simeon Company is invitational, based on discernment and recommendation. Non-recommended but interested parties are encouraged to reach out to the ECMC administrator for potential next steps of engagement.
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Members must demonstrate:
Age 50+
Service as a trained prayer minister within ECMC if they are interested in being paired with apprentices
Evidence of mature Christian discipleship and commitment to the body of Christ
Ability to serve at two Encounter God Weekends per year, either through physical presence, apprentice mentoring, or both.
Commitment to gather regularly with the Company for mutual encouragement and intercession.
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Members commit to a two-year renewable term of active engagement.
Engagement Structure
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Members attend a monthly Zoom or in-person meeting as they are able.
One member presents a brief teaching and facilitate a time of corporate prayer. If they would like their teaching to be submitted to the ECMC teaching database, they can forward their notes to admin@encounterculturene.com with the subject heading “teaching database addition”. The teaching portion of the gathering will be recorded, and can be distributed to members who were not able to attend the meeting, unless the presenter indicates that they would not like to be recorded.
Presentation responsibilities rotate monthly.
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*For trained prayer ministers only
Before Each Encounter:
1–2 months prior, participating members are assigned 1–3 apprentices.
Simeon Company mentors meet with apprentice(s) at least three times before the event for spiritual preparation, wisdom-sharing, questions, testimony preparation if applicable, and quiz review.
During the Encounter Weekend:
Provide ongoing intercession for apprentices.
After the Encounter:
Debrief within two weeks.
Meet again one month later.
For apprentices sharing testimonies, assist in discerning content and preparing spiritually, offering ministry as needed.
Lifestyle Commitments
Members of the Simeon Company commit to:
A lifestyle of prayer and worship
Faithful community life marked by mutual support and love
Serving as commissioned missionaries through ECMC
Participation in a confessional relationship (spiritual direction, soul friend, EncounterLife group, etc.)
Following a personal Rule of Life reflecting wholehearted discipleship (including Up, In, and Out)
Stewarding their spiritual gifts with generosity, intentionally imparting wisdom to the next generation
