Echo Winter 2025 - 18

NAME: Erin Hamson ('24)
WHERE I'M FROM: I grew up in the suburbs
of central Maryland, where I lived with my
two sisters and my parents, who served in
full-time parachurch youth ministry.
WHERE I LIVE: I now live in Cecil County,
Maryland, which is at the headwaters of the
Chesapeake Bay, with my husband and three
children.
WHERE I WORK & WHAT I DO: I serve
with the Mid-Atlantic Region (MAR) of The
Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) as the
Assistant Regional Director of International
Advancement. In this role, I act as a bridge
between our FCA staff here in the MAR and
our international leaders in Southeast Asia
(SEA). My mission is to mobilize Team FCA in
the MAR to engage with God's heart for the
nations through prayer, giving and going.
Together, we aim to see every coach and
athlete in both the MAR and SEA
transformed by Jesus Christ.
MY EDUCATION AT LBC: Bachelor's degree
in Ministry Leadership and Biblical Studies,
December 2024 graduate
HOW MY LBC EDUCATION PREPARED ME
FOR THE WORK I DO: God has provided
classes at just the right moments in
my journey! From my Spiritual Disciplines class,
where I learned about the beauty and necessity
of rest, to my studies on fundraising and the
theology of missions as I stepped into my new role
in international ministry, His timing has been indeed
perfect. Each class has not only deepened my faith
but also equipped me to become a more effective
ministry leader! Also, getting a degree in Ministry
Leadership as a woman has been incredible. I have felt empowered to be who the Lord has called me to be and use the gifts He
has gifted me with. In a world where we need to encourage women to take on leadership roles within the church and community,
breaking traditional barriers and inspiring others to do the same, I have found that here at LBC from my fellow students and
professors. By pursuing this degree, I wanted to be a role model for my daughter. This faith seeking understanding journey has also
deepened my understanding of Scripture, allowing me to lead with confidence and conviction while challenging stereotypes and
societal expectations. Ultimately, earning a degree in Ministry Leadership not only furthers personal growth but also contributes to
a more inclusive and dynamic future for ministry.
HOW MY LBC EDUCATION MAKES AN IMPACT IN MY LIFE: If this were a face-to-face interview, I would probably end up in tears
answering this question. And honestly, if I shared everything I feel, I could fill this entire magazine! We often talk about faith seeking
understanding as we are on this journey of learning, and my faith has truly grown as a result of being in this program. I was already
in ministry when I started, but as I delved deeper into my studies, I began to appreciate the vastness of what there was to learn-not
in an overwhelming sense, but as a beautiful revelation of how much the Lord has in store for us and how deeply He desires for us
to know Him. This opportunity in learning was an opportunity to become a better disciple of Jesus.
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