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ECHO FOREST
Ecumenical Centre For Homiletics Orientation - Forum for Ecological Spirituality and Sustainable Turnover
Ecumenical Centre for Homiletics Orientation and Forum for Ecological Spirituality and Sustainable Turnover (ECHO-FOREST) is committed to develop and promote skills in preaching focusing on various aspects and areas of preaching. Developing Eco- Spirituality through preaching is one of its main foci. It is a Centre born out of realization of the dearth need for developing skills in preaching and also establishing Himiletics as a special field of study, taking the primary ministry of the church into consideration. ECHO-FOREST, first of its kind in the whole of India, was established in the year 2007. It has the recognition of International Homiletics Association.
Werner College of Preaching is the main wing of ECHO-FOREST which implements and materializes its Vision. WCP translates concepts into reality through the training programmes and courses offered throughout the year.
Who We Are
Walking Together, Learning Together, Working Together, Nurturing Faith Together
Founded with the vision of empowering and equipping individuals we conduct comprehensive range of programmes designed to foster personal, ministerial and wholistic spiritual growth.
Our Mission
Our commitment drives us to provide exceptionally participatory learning atmosphere and experiences that go beyond classroom structure and academics, focusing on Homiletics skill development and holistic spirituality.
Our Vision
To be ecumenically accommodating training centre that inspires Methodological Homiletics Learning. We strive to shape future generation to care for creation and exercise eco justice.
Our Passion
To strengthen the pulpit ministry of the church and empower people with quality Homiletics education and skill development in preaching, fostering personal growth and eco spirituality and community upliftment.