what I am talking about is also at the heart of what I consider the most authentic form of Christianity
http://www.frimmin.com/faith/mysticismintro.php
This is essentially a spin on Mormonism in that Mormons aspire to literally become gods themselves.
New folks that join the Mormon church aren't initially exposed to that idea.....it's not that it's hidden, but it's not initially disclosed either.
Having an encounter with God is at the heart of Christianity, but that encounter involves the Holy Spirit which indwells believers (or lives within the believer). Yet their nature is still human.....they do not become divine.....there is only one God.
Folks that surrender to God and accept what he did on Calvary's cross and call him savior are saved and deemed righteous. The encounter with God happens via the Holy Spirit that lives within the believer, changing them from the inside out and purposing them for his will for their lives.