Who Are We?
Lou Larsen and Family
Lou Larsen: Director, Shiloh Adventure
Lou and his lovely wife Melinda live in South Merritt Island for ten years. They have two sons, Steven, age 24 who is married to the former Abigail Davies, and son Jeff, age 21. Lou retired from the Air Force in 2005 where he was an engineer and launch director. He is a former Boy Scout Scoutmaster and District Chairman for Canaveral District.
Hometown: Inverness, FL
Home Church: Calvary Chapel Merritt Island
Work: Project Engineer, Boeing Titusville
Hobbies: Hobie sailing, jet boating, camping
E-mail: hlarsen@cfl.rr.com
Favorite Verse: 2 Cor 5:21
Doug Brown and Family
Doug Brown: Chairman of the Executive Board Of Directors
Doug Brown is married to his beautiful wife, Mindy, and has three children, Brooke (14), Jillian (3), and Andrew (8 mos.) Doug is originally from San Jose, California and has lived in Brevard County, Florida for 14 years. He has his own home repair and painting business and lives in Rockledge. Doug and his family attend First Baptist Church in Merritt Island. Doug has a heart to reach youth for Christ and help the next generation know that God and them are an overwhelming majority. His favorite Bible verse is Romans 6:23.
Dorrine Rogers and Family
Dorrine Rogers - Vice Chair, Executive Board of Directors, and Worship Committee Chair
Dorrine and her husband, Matt, have lived in Central Merritt Island for the past 7 years. Dorrine has two sons, Dustin, age 25 and Adam, age 21. She currently works for the Brevard Family of Housing Authority as an Executive Assistant to the CEO. She has worked in Children's Ministry for over 20 years, was a youth leader for 5 years in Maryland before moving to Florida, has served on worship teams and directed numerous children's musicals throughout her journey with her Lord Jesus Christ. Dorrine has a heart to bring young people to the Lord and especially into His presence through music. Some of her favorite Bible verses are Psalms 150:1-6 and Ephesians 5:19-20.
Linda Paxton and Family
Linda Paxton - Secretary, Executive Board of Directors
Linda Paxton and husband Mark Paxton live in south Merritt Island, and have three beautiful children named Lauren, Daniel, and Emily. She is currently the Board Secretary but everyone in her family has come along side to help and contribute to the ministry. Linda says, "We’ve had the awesome opportunity to be a part of this ministry, by praying with the founder at our kitchen table long before there was a Board or organization to be named. Praying through the vision and seeing God at work to provide very aspect of Shiloh Adventure, Inc. has been humbling and to say the least awe inspiring."
Christine Barber and Family
Christine Barber - Treasurer, Executive Board of Directors
Christine Barber and her husband, Andy live in South Merritt Island. They have two great kids, Christopher and Lauren - both are going to be Shiloh CITs. Christine has been involved with Shiloh from the beginning as a prayer partner with Laura Bryant, the founder of Shiloh. The first few years of camp she volunteered in the clinic, as the resident RN. She joined the board last year, and recently has been appointed the new treasurer. She is m a native Floridian, a graduate from Merritt Island High School, Brevard Community College and the University of Central Florida. They attend Georgianna United Methodist Church. Christine says, "I love my summers at Shiloh Adventure. Even though I am there as the camp nurse, what I get back is so much more than the service I provide. It is so great to see the new faces and the repeat campers that come back year after year."
Sue Scohera and Husband
Sue Scohera - Member, Executive Board of Directors
In 1980 my life was changed forever! That was when I accepted Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior. Through the years I have been blessed with a wonderful family: my husband, Mike, four awesome kids (Miranda, Tony, David and Jeffrey) and a lively granddaughter, Addison. Our family shares the love of cooking and enjoying great food! I am on staff at First Baptist Church MI and serve our church as Food Service Director and Chef and also have my own personal catering business. Five years ago, I was invited to join the Shiloh staff and cook for camp. Having never been to camp, I had no idea what to expect or what to serve. Being camp chef during the summer allows me the privilege of blending my passion for serving Christ, children and cooking into one exciting and awesome adventure!
Tom Clarke and Family
Tom Clarke and Family - Member, Executive Board of Directors
Tom Clarke and wife, Sherry live in south Merritt Island. He invited the Lord into his heart in 1987 and has been able to have
the great opportunity to serve the Lord through concert and media types of evangelism. He was born and raised in Maryland and has been self employed since 18. He met his lovely wife and married in 1991 and have been married the whole stretch of 17 years. They have 3 children and a dog. Our youngest is with the Lord. He is involved in local ministries in the area ranging from surf to outdoor events to local studies. He currently manages the Life Visual Ministry. Life Visual puts on small to large-scale Big Outdoor Movie/Concert Events. Tom says, "My prayer is to always walk in His direction and stand strong in His ways."