Phil and Kendra Knauer have served Echo since 2012. Phil was born and raised in South Central PA and Kendra grew up in and around the Baltimore area. In February 2012, they celebrated the birth of their son, Chase, and in February 2017 they welcomed their son, Isaiah.

Both graduates of Valley Forge Christian College, Phil and Kendra have given their lives to church ministry in Maryland and in Georgia. Phil is an Ordained Minister with the Assemblies of God and has served as Children's Pastor, Youth Pastor, and Executive Pastor. Kendra has served as an Elementary School Special Education Teacher in the public school system. She recently completed her Masters Degree in Special Education.

The Knauers returned to Baltimore in August of 2012 to be the Campus Pastors of Echo Community Church in Perry Hall, MD. Kendra currently serves as Children's Director for Echo. It is their desire to create a safe place for making more disciples to meet more needs among the individuals and families in this community.