STAFF & LEADERSHIP

Echo values all of the leaders and volunteers who make up our church community!

Below, you'll find the team that helps disciple our church family at Echo. These men and women faithfully serve our community each and every week and make Echo a great place to be and make disciples!

  • Phil Knauer - LEAD Pastor

    Pastor Phil grew up in SE Pennsylvania as the son of a pastor. He graduated from the University of Valley Forge where he met his wife Kendra. They have two sons, Chase and Isaiah. Phil has served in pastoral leadership for 25 years in Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Georgia.  He and Kendra have served at Echo for 12 years.

  • James Yeich - Discipleship pastor

    Pastor James has lived in Maryland most of his life. He's married to his wife, Chelsea, and together they have two kids, Esther and Oliver. He's served at Echo for 9 years and loves getting people connected to our community through growth groups, serving teams, and events.

  • ZACHARY BARLOW - Youth Pastor

    Zach joined the Echo team in summer 2019. He leads the middle school and high school student ministry, Resonate.

  • Kendra knauer - Children's MINISTRY

    director

    Kendra oversees all program for kids, starting with new-borns up to the 5th grade. She and Phil are the proud parents of two boys, Chase & Isaiah.

  • MANDY hayden - Early Childhood Director



  • Wes and Kate Shaffer - Celebrate Recovery



  • Keith dixon ii - worship leader



  • JULIE BURKE - TECH and Design Team Leader


  • Bob Barlow - Royal rangers leader



  • Michelle leatherman - girls ministries leader



  • KATHY CUTMAN - Administrative & FINANCE Assistant


  • Bonnie Wesselhoff - Administrative Assistant