The Shores Church Staff
Scott Laurain | Lead Pastor
Pastor Scott joined The Shores Church as Lead Pastor in September of 2017. He desires for The Shores Church to be a place where people can take their next step towards Christ together. He loves teaching and preaching, and his passion for ministry is to see people reach others for Christ (both locally and internationally.)
Pastor Scott and his wife, Annie, have been married since September of 2011 and have two children, Lydia and Quinn.
Pastor Scott is also currently serving int he role of Youth Pastor at this time.
Frank Coulter | Executive Pastor
Pastor Frank Coulter joined The Shores Church Pastoral Staff in October of 2020. His main focus is Outreach to our community and Operations inside our building.
Malachi Amaro | NextGen Pastor
Pastor Malachi leads the NextGen ministries at The Shores Church, where his heart is to see kids and students encounter Jesus and grow into spiritually strong, Christ-centered individuals. From early childhood through high school, he is dedicated to guiding the next generation to understand who they are in Christ, dive deep into God’s Word, and step boldly into their purpose. With a focus on both spiritual formation and practical life skills, Malachi is passionate about equipping young people to live out their faith and influence the world around them.
Jacob Thomas | Worship and Creative Arts Pastor
Pastor Jacob has been serving at The Shores Church since 2023 as the Worship and Creative Arts Pastor. Jacob is passionate about different expressions of worship in the church. His main focus is teaching others how to use their gifts and talents for the Kingdom of God.
Callahan Amaro | Communications Director
Callahan serves as the Communications Director, leading the church’s social media, graphic design, and digital communication efforts. She’s passionate about using creativity to bridge the gap between generations, helping the church communicate in ways that resonate with all ages. Rather than resisting the culture of social media, she believes the Church should embrace it and make it its own—using bold, intentional, and eye-catching content to reflect the message of Jesus. For many, social media offers the first glimpse of a church, and Callahan is committed to ensuring that glimpse is full of truth, purpose, and authenticity.
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Jordan Dooge | Early Childhood Director
Jordan has been attending The Shores Church since 2016. After starting Toddler Time in April 2022, she joined our staff as our early childhood director in August 2023.
Her heart is to be a light to our church and city by loving them as Jesus does, building community, and serving them joyfully. Jordan and her husband, Logan, have been married since 2018 and have two daughters, Adeline and Vera.
Felicia Owens | Elementary Director
Felicia has been attending The Shores church with her family since 2018. Her husband, Donny, grew up at The Shores and has always felt at home.
Felicia has felt called to ministry for a long time and has found a home in the Shores kids as director of elementary. Felicia has two children of her own, and she is passionate about ensuring children grow up with a firm foundation in Jesus.