About the Camp

In the 1960’s Bob and Jewell Evans donated land which became Camp Francis Asbury. For many years the camp was owned and maintained by the United Methodist Church. In 2017 the name of the camp was changed to Evans Christian Outfitters (ECHO) and is now owned, operated and maintained by the Friends of Camp Asbury, Inc (FOCA). FOCA operates the summer camps as listed in this brochure but also rents the camp out for groups to enjoy all year long. FOCA is a group of Christian persons who attend various churches in Southeast Ohio and desire to keep the Evans family vision of Christian camping in this region.

Trustees

Evans Christian Outfitters has dedicated Trustees who oversee the operation and the long term vision of the camp.

Steve Evans

BS Agriculture, Owner Steve Evans Sausage. President: Youth Leader Association for Ohio and West Virginia.

Rev. Perry Alan Prosch

BS in Civil Engineering, Masters of Divinity. Pastor for twenty years in the United Methodist Church. Participation, coordination and administration in camping ministries for over forty years. Civil Engineer for 13 years for the State of Ohio. Extensive experience in governmental, non-profit and church administration.

Chris Burnette

BS in Education, Masters in Education Administration with certification of Elementary and Middle School Principal. Skilled and experience in general contracting and all building trades, operating heavy equipment and domestic mission work and disaster relief.

Robin Lynn Caudill

High School graduate with major in Office Education. 25+ years secretarial experience. Member and assistant to Treasurer for Rodney United Methodist Church for approximately 20 years. Current member and Board Secretary for Rodney Church of Light.

Dewey Franklin Smith, Jr.

Retired United States Postal Service, 30+ years, Vietnam era Army veteran, Active in the American Legion, Middleport, OH, Coaching golf at River Valley High School, Gallia County, OH

Active at River of Life UMC, Gallipolis, Ohio as Lay Leader, adult Sunday School teacher, Children's Church teacher, and on committees. Served as a counselor of children's camps at Camp Asbury, Rio Grande, OH. Participate in domestic mission work.

Becky Evans

BA Accounting, licensed in insurance, retail business owner for 35 years, CFO Steve Evans Sausage,

Modern Woodmen of America. Works with community service projects.

Rev. Bob Davis

Masters in Sacred Theology from Garrett Evangelical Seminary, ordained elder of United

Methodist Church in 1968, Pastor to churches in Southern Ohio for 48 years, Director of Jackson Area Ministries since 1977. Manages resources for work camps, coordinates volunteers, supervises projects. Coordinates with other local agencies to provide services for southeastern Ohio families.

Charlene Hemphill

BS in Education, MBA, and pursuing certification in pastoral counseling. Served as church youth leader for 25 years and hold leadership rolls

in church. Retired with AEP electric as administration Superintendent, 28 years. Camp coordinator/director for 18 years.

Mary McQuay

Christian Education Director at Wheelersburg Methodist Church 20yrs. Director of Shining Light, an afterschool program for preschool through 6th grade 22yrs. Have served at least 73 camps, at Camp Asbury as a counselor or dean of 2-4th grade camps, 4-6th grade camps, 7-12th grade camps, since 1975. A Volunteer Reading Mentor Wheelersburg Elementary School 10yrs. Worked or directed 31 Bible Schools for Wheelersburg United Methodist since 1975. Enjoy helping children grow to their full potential. Great empathy for children suffering as a result of drug addicted families.

Herman Sprague

BS Elementary Education, over 34 years teaching experience, lead students to develop and maintain candle making business, Member Vinton Lodge 131 and Scottish Rite,

Trustee of home church, farmer, carpenter, owns and rents properties for 40 years

Jeremy Queen

Associates in Natural Resource Law Enforcement and background in graphic design. Employed as Veterinarian Assistant. Active member in many aspects of church ministry including but not limited to Vacation Bible School, Tech booth, youth group activities, and community-based ministries. Served on various mission trips and demonstrates leadership qualities through community connection.

Tom Weaver

BS History and Political Science, High School teacher for 35 years, coach for 30 years, Extensive work in all aspects of home church, head church trustee, experience in camping.

Nicolyn Smith

BS, math and physics education; MS, mathematics. Taught computer science and mathematics at the University of Rio Grande, 31+ years. Math teacher Mason co., WV, Pt. Pleasant, WV. Active at River of Life UMC, Gallipolis, Ohio as lay member to annual conference, choir director, teacher in Sunday School and Children's Church, treasurer, and on committees

Served as a counselor of children's camps at Camp Asbury, Rio Grande, OH