What are Others Saying About ETREK

ETREK is at the forefront of the new wave of learning. It’s reality-based, experientially oriented, and highly intentional in its academic design, combining peer-to-peer learning and leading academic and faculty advisors. I would keep an eye on this innovative program. I think it offers something for all of us to learn. Leonard Sweet

Spencer is opening a remarkable door of opportunity for a new generation of leaders, to be involved in a creative learning venture and to support the reinvention of the church for the 21st Century. Tom and Christine Sine

Thousands of churches and other ministries are recognizing that the times are changing. They want to cross over to new ways of thinking, serving, and leading, but they need help. I can't think of anyone better positioned to train and guide in this process than Spencer Burke. Brian McLaren

What an incredible opportunity to sit with others from all over the world, with a similar passion for the church, to dialog in a most incredible learning environment. This is learning at it's finest and Spencer Burke is the leader of leaders as a facilitator for growth and change. Jim Burns

Emerging church leaders need to move from learning only through a one-way listen and fill-in-the-blanks conference to... interaction, dialogue, friendships and exploration where asking any question asked may freely abound. Spencer is one who can help us navigate through the questions and issues that are arising in the emerging post-Christian landscape. Dan Kimball

ETREK has the potential for empowering an emerging generation of Church Planters with the tools that will enable them to meet the new challenges head on. By taking the training to the streets you are meeting them in the arena of life. Wolfgang Fernandez

ETREK has the potential to take leaders for a powerful and life changing ride through this emerging culture. With Spencer Burke at the helm, a peer group along side, and a team of gifted advisors, this could be one of the most important journeys you will ever take. Jordon Cooper

ETREK represents the merger of a commitment, an experience, and a journey. The commitment is to spiritual and professional growth through the experience of peer learning, in a context that recognizes faith as a journey through emerging culture. Earl Creps

ETREK empowers church leaders to break through the barrier of traditional methodologies to accelerate their mission discernment and skills development for the multiple "contemporary worlds" that now exist in every community. The combination of mutual mentoring, guided learning, and contextual application that is both long distance and face-to-face provides more options for the passionate pilgrim. Tom Bandy

There has been a disconnection between mainline and non-denominational churches, educators and emerging church leaders, our ancient faith and the 21st century. With Spencer's creation, TheOoze, a new way of being and connecting the church has begun. What is desperately needed now in the church is continuing education along with our expanded dialogue. Spencer Burke is making this happen. Thanks be to God. Chip Andrus

New generations of leaders demand new pathways for learning and personal growth. Spencer Burke is creating those pathways through Etrek. I would recommend you consider getting in on the ground level of this innovative venture. Jeff Galley Top Flight Leadership

It's about time. After years of suffering through college and seminary courses with too much lecture and not enough questions, I am excited to be a part of a new approach to learning. ETREK will motivate those closet students to enroll and be a part of the future. Evan Lauer

In the new language and new reality of a postmodern world, traditional seminaries simply can't keep up. There is no way these institutions can follow the lightning-quick path of the Lord of History. So every spiritual leader needs a jump-start into the real world. ETREK provides that opportunity with interactive, peer-to-peer, cutting edge revelations for creative new times. Tom Hohstadt

The deep cry of the emerging generations is for authentic community. ETREK is designed to foster community by developing relationships around the passions of leaders. It is a new kind of learning opportunity that values experiences, promotes creativity and encourages the kind of intuitive thinking that is at the forefront of the 21st Century Church. John Atherton

ETREK and Spencer Burke are on the forefront of cutting-edge ministry and learning. We need people who have "trekked" with Spencer to lead us into a greater experience of faith and ministry while on our journey. Randy Jumper

If there is one area that is desperately in need of new wine skins, its academia. But this change can only occur if bold people take bold steps to reinvent and recapture the essence of learning and change. Spencer Burke and ETREK represent this kind of boldness. As a person committed to life-long learning, I find Spencer's approach refreshing as well as challenging. Dave Fleming