CAMP EVANGELIST
Dr. Rob Pocai serves as President of Kentucky Mountain Bible College in Jackson, Kentucky. He has served in the Wesleyan-Holiness tradition for over 24 years in pastoral, educational, and in organizational leadership. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Religion from KMBC, a master's of divinity in Evangelism from Wesley Biblical Seminary, and a doctorate in Education from Southeastern University. Rob frequently serves as a guest speaker and preacher at churches, retreats, camps, and revival meetings across the region. Rob and his wife, Holly, a registered nurse, both hold elder credentials in the Congregational Methodist Church. Together they have four children, Isabella, Ian, Ily Grace, and Iris May.
BIBLE TEACHER
The Rev Dr. William (Bill) Vermillion, PhD, is an ordained elder in the Evangelical Church of North America where he has served as a Pastor, Superintendent and General Superintendent.
He has served with OMS in Russia as rector of Moscow Evangelical Christian Seminary (2000-2003) and since 2009 he has served in leadership with OMS Theological Education where he directs a team of professors and seeks to assist the 36 OMS partner schools.
His wife, Diana, graduated to heaven in February of 2024. They were married for almost 56 years and they have 2 boys in heaven and numerous Godchildren as well as many international faculty and students who have adopted the Vermillions. Praise God, His family is large!
CAMP MISSIONARY
Christina McBride has served as a missionary with World Gospel Mission since 2002. Her first appointment was working with inner city children and youth in Stockton California. She now serves at the Taylor Community Center in McAllen Texas.
The Taylor Community Center opened in 2005 for community-based outreach. The Taylor Community Center seeks to share the love of Christ through offering recreation, education, clothing, resources, and friendship to children, youth, and adults of the Rio Grande Valley.
CAMP YOUTH LEADERS
Josh and Anna Shelton have served at Park Place Church in Oregon City for five years. Josh is the senior pastor and Anna is the youth leader. Prior to their current church, they served in youth ministry at Oregon City Evangelical Church for about 20 years. They have two children, Adelynne (11) and Josiah (8) and love being able to raise them and have fun together as a family. They love coming alongside those growing in their faith and discipling them. Josh also enjoys utilizing his CDL in driving a bus for a local school when he can. Anna homeschools full time now but previously worked as a barista for about 18 years. For fun, they love playing games, going to coffee shops, bookstores and the beach.
CHILDREN’S DIRECTOR
Becky Steele serves with her husband, Jim, at the Happy Valley Community Church. They live in Happy Valley and have three adult boys (Anthony, Jameson, and Zachary) and two adult girls (Maddy and Breanna).
Becky has led the Vacation Bible School at our Camp Meeting for several years and continues to bring a love and excitement to the kids and excellent leadership to the VBS team.
MUSIC MINISTRY
Karl Kochendorfer will be leading the congregational singing during our evangelistic services throughout the week.
Debbie Weatherspoon will be our pianist and coordinate the music for the week of camp.