Our Goal
Vision
Our team works locally and internationally to deliver humanitarian aid and help build character in the youth of the community. We equip the young people to overcome destructive societal issues by showing them their value in this world and helping them find purpose to live a meaningful life.
Mission
E.C.H.O.’s humanitarian aid and character education is the foundation of our work as we bring physical and spiritual healing. We equip youth to put into action and share with others the message of hope that is the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We work in three primary mission fields; First, we reach the Houston metropolitan area through Bible clubs and community outreaches. Secondly, we empower children in government shelters, encouraging them to live with true purpose and give back to the community. Third, we are taking the life-changing Gospel of Jesus Christ to the uttermost parts of the world.
Meet The Team
Mateo Cepeda, Founder and President
Mateo Cepeda is a seasoned leader and dedicated servant of Christ. He has been running his nonprofit, E.C.H.O., full-time for the past five years, overseeing its significant growth and expansion into six countries, including recent initiatives in the Amazon jungle and Nicaragua. As Missions Pastor for Eden Church Houston, he manages outreach efforts in Houston and internationally.
With over a decade of hands-on ministry experience, Mateo has led transformative missions across North and South America, and Africa. He has partnered with and led teams for organizations such as Gospel Link, Mission Possible, SOS Ministries, and Child Evangelism Fellowship. Additionally, he served as the Assistant Director of Christian Youth in Action in Southwest Houston and was the youth pastor for a Chinese Christian church for three years. Mateo also serves on the board of directors for Urban Hymnal in Houston and has provided consulting for other nonprofits to help them expand and work more efficiently.
Known for his compassionate leadership and commitment to discipleship, Mateo inspires others to grow as leaders and is deeply dedicated to spreading the Gospel.
Daniel Ibarria, Medical Director
Danny’s extensive ministry experience spans over a decade of passionately serving God. He is the founder and logistics coordinator of De Joven a Joven, a Mexican organization he established in Nayarit, Mexico, which has since expanded to all 31 Mexican states. For the past five years, Danny has served as the dedicated Medical Director For Echo Team, where he has led medical teams across Latin America and significantly impacted thousands of lives through our medical clinics. His leadership has been instrumental in growing our medical team, expanding departments, and upgrading equipment to deliver high-level medical care.
A proactive multitasker who embraces challenges, Danny has participated in numerous missions trips to Central and South America. He is a respected leader in his community and local church and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Nayarit, Mexico. Danny’s passion for missions, traveling, and meeting new people fuels his commitment to making a difference.
Jennifer Hamm, Board Member
Jenn serves as a key liaison on the E.C.H.O. board of directors. She currently works on staff at Living Proof Ministries with Beth Moore as the LPTV content editor and loves seeing people come to love and live God’s Word. She is taking her non-profit experience to help E.C.H.O. grow by introducing this ministry to more supporters who can help carry out E.C.H.O.’s vision. Jenn is married and has three children who love coming to help out at E.C.H.O. events.
Robeam Soloman, Board Member
Robbie’s whole life is centered on encouraging the existing church and reaching the lost. He is focused on living out a Biblical model of discipleship and evangelizing his community as frequently as possible. Using his experience from working with three nonprofits in Europe and Africa, he currently is the Outreach Coordinator and Overseas Team Trainer for Nations Church in Houston, Texas, a house church leader, an Apartment Ministry Leader, and Business Chaplain. Robby is currently completing a Bachelor's degree in Theology from London School of Theology. In his free time, he simply enjoys having fun and loving others.
Jim Loo, Board Member
Jim is pleased to be a part of our team because he loves supporting Christian ministries and believes Christian missions are near and dear to the heart of God. He is a civil engineer, registered professional engineer, and project management professional. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Science and a Masters in Finance from Texas A&M. In his free time, Jim loves enjoying God’s creation by being in the great outdoors, walking his dogs, playing golf, and skiing.
Richard Juarez, Treasurer
Richard is ordained as a Deacon Chairman at Uvalde Baptist Church where he also serves as a treasurer and in Spanish outreach. He actively serves in both his church and his community as he is also the director of a food pantry serving residents of Houston’s east side. Richard also enjoys working with Spanish speaking pastors and teachers to reach the Latino community with the Gospel. He carries a Th.G from the Wilmington School of the Bible at Liberty University and is very passionate about the reaching the lost!
A big shoutout to the over 200 volunteers from all over Mexico, the USA, and other parts of Latin America who are diligently volunteering and working with us to reach the lost with the love of God.
Contact
Based in Houston
P.O. Box 96545
Houston, TX 77213
Phone: +1 (830) 370-6130
Email: echo_team@yahoo.com
Text “Hi Echo” to: (833) 441-6616 to stay connected
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Echo Christ
Est.2019