Wecome!

We are ECL —

Church health specialist who help leaders and churches in their mission to make and grow followers of Jesus.

Hi, there! We are Kerry and Becky Holton. It is nice to virtually meet you! We love God, the church, its people—and we want to see it thriving for many generations to come. We pray this platform will help leaders and churches in their mission of helping people become devoted followers of Christ.

Our mission is to care for you in your mission.

we believe

Every leader deserves access to support so you can lead with confidence, clarity, and effectiveness.

Every year, we have the honor of caring for hundreds of church leaders who are looking for practical advice on how to lead more effectively and help the church thrive.

Having served over 42 years in ministry, we possess a unique combination of experience and of personal and academic qualifications to advise church leaders on how they may better carry out their responsibilities.

Kerry Holton

Kerry has served as an elder, minister, church planter, and college professor. Now he devotes his time to writing, speaking, and teaching on topics related to church leadership and spiritual growth.

Becky Holton

Becky has served as a Bible teacher, servant of the church, and college professor. She is a frequent speaker for ladies’ days and retreats as well as missionary care events and conferences.  She often serves as a consultant for ministry and missionary support and is a trained crisis response specialist. Currently, she serves as Director of Missionary Care for Great Cities Missions.

our help & support

Below is a list of our current support.

We pray one of these resources can provide you with a next step in the support you need. But if you are seeking specific guidance, please don’t hesitate to contact us. We are always happy to talk with you!

emergency support

Becky

You can thrive even in the midst of great challenges. As trained professionals, we can help guide your team/church through crisis. Learn how you can be prepared and respond during these times.

personal guidance

Kerry & Becky

Burnout is real. And no one every truly prepares you for the ups and downs of ministry. We talk with leaders weekly who are needing a companion along the journey.

team assessments

Becky

Solid leadership teams are the foundation to healthy churches. Becky can help you build a thriving and high-performance team through her licensed expertise in various assessments.

speaking & Workshops

Kerry & Becky

We take on speaking engagements every year, with options ranging from short interviews, interactive sessions, full day workshops, and/or separate men and women’s events..

ECL podcast

Kerry & Becky

Tune in each week to real-time conversations about the church, leadership, and practical steps we can take to better health and growth. Our deeper conversations happen over here.

ECL university

Kerry & Becky

The ECL University is an on-demand resource library that houses downloadable field guides, video classes/courses, and other resources developed by the Holton’s to support leaders and churches.

office hours

Kerry

Every month, Kerry has set up a time for anyone to (virtually) drop in his office while he works. If you are seeking guidance or just simply want to chat, all are welcome!

customized support

Kerry & Becky

We understand that support isn’t one size fits all. If your leadership or church is needing something specific to you, we would be happy to help you in your endeavors.