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Doug oversees all national and international programs and operations, and provides help with strategic planning for the ministry. The opportunity to help launch a ministry that could make a huge difference for orphans and vulnerable children motivated Doug to become a member of the LSM staff.
Doug is married to Tonia and they have five children—Ryan, Sophie, Maddie, Ellie and Carter. With a constant eye on the issues surrounding orphans and vulnerable children, he also enjoys reading and learning about technology.
Philippians 2:5-11
Fueled by a 1985 trip to Haiti that opened his eyes to a country full of vulnerable children, Ed founded Loving Shepherd Ministries in 2002 with a passion to care for the millions of orphaned and at-risk children around the world. He continues to lead the organization in new visionary endeavors internationally. Ed and his wife, Jeni, pastored a church for over 30 years and developed a heart for the fatherless as foster parents in the 1980’s. They have been blessed and encouraged to see God move mightily through the growth of LSM over the years.
Ed is passionate about seeing countless children experience the Father’s heart and to have the same opportunity that his two children and nine grandchildren have experienced in the absolute best environment – a loving and stable family.
1 Chronicles 4:10
Troy manages the construction and developmental projects in Haiti, connecting those needs to people in the U.S. Being a part of LSM gives Troy the opportunity to prayerfully engage with other believers and go where the hurting are and the Gospel is not.
Troy is blessed with a wonderful wife, Kelly, and three children: Makayla, Curt and Georgia. He is most passionate about his growing family and prayerfully witnessing to others about Jesus and His Kingdom.
Matthew 5-7
Mark joined the LSM staff in 2019 as the Director of Finance. He oversees all financial aspects of LSM and provides guidance to LSM’s global financial operations. He is passionate about serving the Lord in a role where he can use his expertise, experience and gifts to help LSM spend each dollar wisely.
In addition to his passion for serving the vulnerable, Mark loves spending time with his wife, Michelle, their three adult children, family and friends. He also enjoys yard work, golfing and watching sports.
Philippians 4:8-9
Jen manages marketing for LSM and shares the powerful stories of impact in the lives of vulnerable children. From print mailings to emails, fundraising and events, she is communicating the message and heart of LSM – to empower vulnerable children so they can transform their culture for Christ!
Jen and her husband, Rick, have four children and are blessed to be able to serve the Lord by caring for the needs of vulnerable children worldwide.
2 Corinthians 4:7-9
Maddie assists Jen in creating marketing materials, managing social media, and maintaining the website. She is so thankful to be working somewhere that she can use her love for creating in a way that can help LSM’s amazing mission!
She loves spending time with her family and friends, as well as reading, writing, and working on her many illustration projects.
Joshua 1:9
Rick joined LSM in 2007 and serves as the manager of The Gospel Project, overseeing the domestic and international operations of the program. He is also Manager of Purchasing and Shipping. He also helps document the important work being done on the ground with LSM through video and photographs.
Rick feels blessed to be a part of LSM and his role in helping vulnerable children. He is married to Jen and they have four children.
Isaiah 40:31
Rebecca greets guests, assists with thanking our donors and maintaining an accurate database. Combining her previous administrative background, she enjoys working for LSM and God’s ministry.
Rebecca is married to Michael and they have two children, Olivia and Ian. She loves event planning, decorating and reading.
John 16:33
Adam oversees the USA Programs in Bluffton that serves to support foster and adoptive families. Adam is a licensed therapeutic counselor with training in advanced tools to counsel and help youth who have been abused or engaged in harmful behaviors. He is passionate about seeing young people find healing and then positively impact their community.
Adam is married to Tera and they have three children. He enjoys running, reading and spending time with his family.
Hebrews 12:1-3
As our Auction Coordinator, Dana organizes LSM’s Indiana, Illinois and Ohio auctions, overseeing organization and communication to help the organization reach our goals. She loves the mission of LSM and has enjoyed building relationships with the team.
Dana and her husband, Mitch Aschliman, have two beautiful twin daughters, Ilya and Emalyne. Dana also serves as a homeschool teacher and as an instructor for the YMCA and for Rock Steady Boxing.
Hebrews 4:16
Kathy was working as a court reporter when she began praying for direction in her career. Soon after, she received an invitation from LSM’s president, Ed Schwartz, to come work at LSM. Kathy ensures that every donor is receipted and thanked.
Kathy loves being with her adult children, Alyssa & Tyler, Paige & Jackson, and Jenna & Gavin. She also enjoys spending time with her church, friends and volunteering.
Philippians 4:13
Haiti Staff
Home of Hope Operations
Bolo and Anne make up a husband-and-wife team that is helping the children in LSM’s Homes of Hope reach their full potential. The pair works directly with our HOH parents to help ensure each individual child attains academic and behavioral benchmarks. “Working together, LSM staff and Home of Hope parents are creating an environment for the children’s hearts and minds to be transformed,” Pastor Bolo says. “We want them to achieve their potential so they can share that success with others and bless Haiti, beginning with those around them.” We’re grateful for Anne and Bolo’s dedicated service! As Col. 3:23 says, “Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men!”
Child Development & Education Team
Since 2014, Claudin Idoxis, our Child Development and Education Director, has provided oversight for LSM’s education initiatives, ensuring every opportunity to equip our children for success. He ensures each child in our program stays on track for higher education and future careers. He also coordinates seminars and activities for the children. The overarching goal is to assist with healing and healthy development, equipping them to reach their God-given potential and bless others.
LSM Tech
Rony completed a degree in theology at a Christian university in the U.S., and answered the call to help Haiti realize its God-given potential through discipleship. He joined LSM as the Director of Discipleship at LSM Tech and was promoted to Director in 2023.
Construction & Site Maintenance
Christophe Sainvil, our Construction Coordinator & Maintenance Superintendent, oversees our various teams and equipment. He also schedules projects and resources to help us reach our annual goals. Christophe and his team are in a business of building within a culture that tends to focus on tearing down. Jealousy, a big spiritual stronghold in Haiti, seeks to prevent neighbors from succeeding and to keep others down at the same level, even if that means everyone suffers as a result. Instead of jealousy, we, along with our Haitian staff, seek a contentment and generosity that only comes from satisfying one’s spiritual – rather than material – appetite. With the help of Christophe and his team, we’re on a mission to build a legacy architecturally, programmatically, and relationally that will thrive and truly last.
Nouvelle Aube
Michael Brown has served on our staff since 2017 , and he currently functions as Director of our “Nouvelle Aube” family of businesses in Haiti. “Nouvelle Aube” is a phrase that means “new dawn,” because we want our businesses to set a new standard for products and service in Haiti. “I help the managers of our Concrete Products and Construction businesses. Many Haitians live in despair, but these businesses are bringing hope, changing mindsets, and lifting entire communities. I want our American friends to know that we are working hard every day to earn your support, and I believe that because of you, Haiti will be a totally different country ten years from now!” Michael’s favorite scripture, 1 Cor. 10:31, reminds us to “do everything for the glory of God!”
Ernso first started working for LSM back in 2009 as a security guard at LSM Tech. Even when he started out, Ernso stood out for his sharp mind, attention to detail, and ability to fix things – as well as his great communication and leadership skills. There’s nothing that we love more than promoting potential wherever we find it. Ernso now manages LSM’s block and aggregate production – our largest and most successful business in Haiti, the profits of which are being used to help Haiti’s vulnerable children. Ernso’s favorite scripture is found in Psalm 23: “You anoint my head with oil. My cup overflows.” As Ernso will tell you, when God hands us an overflowing cup, it means we have an opportunity to bless others.
Psalm 23:5
Homes of Hope Parents
Haitian churches help LSM identify reputable Christian couples to become Homes of Hope parents for orphans, former slaves, or extremely vulnerable children. These families are supported by sponsors in the United States, and together, we raise up a generation of godly servant leaders to help usher in cultural change. The key to this change lies with the parents who teach our children integrity and practical life skills, while also modeling the kind of relationship we can have with our heavenly Father.
Ethiopia Staff
Fatherless Family Redemption | Addis Ababa
LSM’s Seeds of Hope Program, based in Ethiopia’s capital, Addis Ababa, exists to help children of single mothers break cycles of desperation and poverty through discipleship, education enrichment and church support. Our Program Director, Hilina Wondwossen, and her staff, provide spiritual development classes to both the children and mothers in their care. They also provide resources to help the family get back on their feet, as well as career training to help our mothers find dignified, sustainable work.
Fatherless Family Redemption
| Woliso
Johney and Mekdes Temesgen are a husband-and-wife team who work with single mothers in the rural countryside of Ethiopia who are trying to move off the streets and provide a better life for their children. LSM provides business training for the mothers, educational enrichment for the children, and living essentials. We also provide discipleship and spiritual training for these families. Johney still remembers the first mother LSM helped and says he has “no greater joy” than serving these families.