HEAR FROM ALUMNI

I joined ECHO after graduating high school in 2016. I wanted to learn from some excellent teachers and mentors as I listened to what God’s plan for my future would be.

During my time I learned leadership and pastoral skills, Biblical history and fundamentals, evangelism techniques, gained youth and family ministry experience, and I participated in a month-long mission trip in England and Ireland where I got to put my education to further use.

ECHO taught me countless life lessons and helped mould me into the man I am today. I now work for a religious not-for-profit organization where I can help build the next generation of Christian leaders, and I can confidently say I wouldn’t be in the position I’m in without ECHO!

— Tanner H, Former Echo Program Student

  • "Echo is truly a life changing experience. Ever since I was a student in youth, I knew I wanted to be a part of ministry in a deeper more intentional way. When I graduated high school the echo program provided the steps I needed to go deeper in ministry. Over the course of my time at Echo I was able to see and feel God show up in my life in many different ways. I can honestly say the Echo Program changed my life, if you are a student who is looking for a way to go deeper into ministry after high school like I was, Echo is what you are looking for."

    Matteo D | Former Echo Program Student

  • “Echo was a natural fit as I continue on the path of non-traditional education accommodating my career as a professional artist. This program was a great opportunity to help hone my leadership skills and grow spiritually while also adding developmental experiences”

    Josh T. | Former Echo Program Student

  • “I decided to be part of this program as it offered accredited classes and the ability to continue my education with the added element of spiritual growth. Through this program I gained experience in music and sound engineering through the various worship arts, songwriting and sound teams I was involved with throughout the week at Bethany.”

    Zac T | Former Echo Program Student

  • “I participated in this program to enhance and strengthen my relationship with not just God and others but to understand myself better. This experience helped me clarify what I want to do with the rest of my life”

    Maggie K | Former Echo Program Student

  • “My year with Echo was nothing short of transformative. Getting hands-on ministry experience while learning and growing in my faith with close friends made for a year that I will always look back on fondly! Being able to put what we learned into practice in such a supportive environment was amazing for me as a young leader. This is such a valuable program and I can’t recommend it enough!"

    Andrew N | Former Echo Program Student

The Echo internship was more than a typical internship. I learned so much about youth ministry and gained valuable experience. Through retreats, a camping excursion and our month-long mission trip to England and Ireland, I was stretched and pulled in ways I had never imagined. These new and challenging experiences brought me so much closer to Christ and I still keep them with me to this day.

The leadership team in ECHO poured so much time and energy into teaching and nurturing us to be better leaders and better Christ-followers. I have continued to use my experience in ECHO to serve the youth I work with and help guide them in their relationship with Christ.

— Kimberlee M, Former Echo Program Student