About Joe

Joe Echols has called Loudon, Tennessee home for the past 15 years. He has served on the FCA Ft. Loudoun Board since its inception, faithfully supporting the mission of reaching coaches and athletes with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

A follower of Jesus since 1986, Joe has been actively involved in student ministry since 1989. His passion for the next generation and heart for campus ministry align closely with FCA’s purpose—sharing the Good News with students, athletes, and coaches through meaningful relationships and discipleship.

Joe currently serves as a public school teacher at Philadelphia Elementary/Middle School, where he is also the FCA club sponsor for the campus.

He is married to his wife, Denice, and they have one amazing daughter, Joy, who lives in Jacksonville, Florida.

Fun Fact: In 1990, Joe got to share his beatboxing talents on stage with TobyMac during a DC Talk concert—a moment he’ll never forget!