Mission
ETJ Ministries provides comprehensive counseling program development to faith-based organizations so they can better navigate their responsibility within the continuum of care; helping others live life abundantly and find joy in the journey.
ETJ Ministries is powered by Quarry Kingdom Development (QKD), a non-profit engine that exists to serve and empower new ideas, non-profits, ministry leaders, and all those who are called to serve the common good.
We exist to address the growing need for faith-based organizations (FBOs) to respond wisely and biblically to mental and behavioral health crises. We serve congregations and FBO leaders by equipping them with counseling programs, crisis response protocols, and lay leader training.
Our goal is to strengthen each organization's capacity to bear one another’s burdens, provide faithful care in times of trial, and connect members to the broader continuum of care when needed.
Services
Standard Operating Procedure Development
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Traumatic Incident
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Suicidal Ideation
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Self Harm
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Mandatory Reporting
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Threat Assessment
Comprehensive Counseling Program Support
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Training/Workshops
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Consultation
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Lay Counseling Program Development
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Individual Counseling Skills
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Counseling Software Implementation
Impact
FBOs
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Get Involved
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Become an ETJ Ministries "Journey Partner"
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Journey Partners provide ongoing monthly support that sustains training, counseling resources, and long-term ministry development across churches and faith-based organizations.
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One Time Gifts
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One-time gifts support current ministry initiatives, resource development, and direct support to organizations serving individuals, families, and leaders.
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Sponsor an FBO
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Sponsorship helps a faith-based organization access training, SOP development, and care-focused support that may otherwise be financially out of reach.
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Start the Conversation
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Take the first step in raising thoughtful questions and encouraging healthy dialogue about counseling programs, SOPs, and preparedness within your church or faith-based organization.
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Schedule a Free Consultation
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A structured conversation to explore needs, confirm alignment, and decide together whether ETJ services are the right fit for your organization and goals.
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Church Partnerships
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Longer-term partnerships that support churches in building sustainable, biblically grounded care systems, including training, SOPs, and leadership development.
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Schools, Camps, and FBO Partnerships
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Collaborative partnerships with organizations serving youth and families to strengthen safety, support, and care practices within their unique contexts.
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Professional Collaboration
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Opportunities for counselors, educators, researchers, and practitioners to collaborate in training, consultation, research, or resource development.
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Advisory Committee
Jeremee Alexander
Development & Partnerships Advisor
A forward-thinking security and defense professional...
A forward-thinking security and defense professional, I bring a career defined by mission focus, innovation, and results. With 20 years of distinguished service in the U.S. Air Force Security Forces career field, I developed deep expertise in Base Defense Operations, Force Protection, and Physical Security across CONUS and deployed, austere environments. I am a proven leader with extensive experience in organizational leadership, process improvement, personnel supervision, and program management—supporting end users who rely on industry partners to complete the mission and return home safely.
Following my military career, I spent six years as a Department of Defense contractor in business development and program management, ensuring warfighters worldwide received critical warfighting capabilities across multiple Combatant Commands. I excel at planning, leading diverse teams, and communicating complex concepts clearly to senior DoD and commercial leaders.
My passion is rooted in a lifelong commitment to safeguarding people, assets, and missions—because those on the front lines of our communities deserve the very best support possible.
Ella Pickron
Youth & Digital Engagement Advisor
Ella is enthusiastic about her faith and...
Ella is enthusiastic about her faith and her partnership with youth. With many years serving and attending youth ministries, she has significant insight on the culture of youth ministries, how they operate, and the impact they have on younger generations. She has served as a camp counselor at Camp OTX and in the children's ministry at her home town church, Hillside Fellowship. Currently, Ella serves as a student ministry leader for Mountain View Community Church where she leads a life group.
She believes that everyone has the opportunity to feel Jesus’ peace through the fulfillment of His promises and that through partnerships with ETJ, organizations can help their members experience Christ’s love through the trials of life.
Ella is a second-year at Colorado State University pursuing a degree in psychology. She believes that through counseling, younger audiences will get a glimpse of eternal hope in a world that is lost and broken. Outside of school, she enjoys being active and surrounded by Christ-like communities whose vision is to make disciples.
Stephani Alvarado
Donor Relations & Education Partnerships Advisor
Stephani Alvarado is a Business Development Executive with...
Stephani Alvarado is a Business Development Executive with more than 20 years of experience across education, nonprofit engagement, marketing, and relationship-driven growth. Her career centers on building trust-based partnerships, communicating mission impact, and expanding access to educational and community-focused programs.
Currently, Stephani serves as a Business Development Executive at Credit Human, where she partners with values-aligned organizations to expand sustainable lending solutions and strengthen long-term relationships. She is known for her collaborative approach, strategic communication skills, and ability to connect organizational mission with measurable outcomes.
Previously, Stephani spent 17 years in public education as an educator, instructional leader, and administrator, including roles as Academic Dean and Assistant Principal. She also brings nonprofit marketing and event planning experience, having supported donor engagement, community outreach, and large-scale events for organizations serving families and children.
Jason Sanderson
Jason loves helping churches build care systems....
Jason loves helping churches build care systems that are both biblically faithful and practically effective. With over 18 years in pastoral ministry, he brings seasoned leadership across discipleship, congregational care, and crisis response, including oversight of ministries ranging from Community Groups and Marriage Ministry to Grief Care and Biblical Care in churches of 500 to 6,000. In his role, Jason reviews counseling and crisis-response protocols through a ministry lens, ensuring they align with Scripture, match the real needs of congregations, and translate into clear, usable SOPs for staff and volunteers.
Jason’s “why” is simple: he wants people to experience Jesus's faithful and trustworthy presence in their hardest moments, and he believes the local church should never feel unprepared when those moments arrive. He’s passionate about strengthening partnerships between churches and ETJ Ministries, so care is proactive, consistent, and rooted in wisdom rather than reaction. Outside of ministry work, Jason is an avid outdoorsman, a husband to Tisa, and a father who values faith, family, and helping leaders build healthy cultures that last.
About the Founder
Curtis Herring
Founder
Curtis Herring founded ETJ Ministries to help churches and faith-based organizations care for people with wisdom, structure, and integrity. His work sits at the intersection of faith, mental health, education, and organizational preparedness, with a focus on counseling systems, SOP development, training, and leader support.
Shaped by both professional experience and personal loss, Curtis brings a steady, practical approach to ministry that emphasizes responsibility, discernment, and sustainable care. ETJ reflects a conviction that the church must be prepared to respond well to human suffering while helping people find meaning, growth, and joy along the journey.