Mr. Greg Randall has been called to serve as the Director of Shrine Mont Camps, beginning his ministry on July 1, 2025. This summer, Mary Beth Abplanalp will still lead Shrine Mont Camps as Interim Director, while also collaborating closely with Greg and Canon for Discipleship Ricardo Sheppard, who will be his direct supervisor, to ensure a seamless transition and continued excellence in camp leadership.
“Greg brings a wealth of faith, experience, and excitement to the role of Director of Shrine Mont Camps, a foundational ministry of the Diocese of Virginia. I have no doubt that this program will thrive under his leadership.”
– Bishop Stevenson
“It is with great joy that I welcome Greg as the new Director of Shrine Mont Camps. From our first conversations, it’s clear that Greg brings not only a deep love for camp ministry but also a heart for nurturing faith and community. I’m truly excited to walk alongside him in this next chapter.”
– Canon Ricardo Sheppard
“Camp ministry has been a part of my faith journey for over two decades. I am excited to live into this new call, build new relationships, and form young disciples to share God’s love at Shrine Mont Camps and beyond.”
– Greg Randall
More about Greg Randall
Greg Randall, his wife Catalina, and their sons Charlie (8) and Ollie (6) join us from Virginia Beach. Before moving to Virginia Beach, Greg served as Director of Youth Programming and Camp Director for the Diocese of Southwest Florida. His camp career began at Camp Beckwith (Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast) and continued with leadership roles at Camp Kanuga in North Carolina. Greg also held youth ministry positions at St. Paul’s, Mobile, AL, and St. Andrew’s, Canton, NC, and served on the Youth Commission at Holy Family in Chapel Hill, NC.
With experience as an educator and administrator in the U.S. and abroad, including four years in Medellín, Colombia, where he met Catalina, Greg emphasizes people-focused leadership. His vision centers on building relationships that nurture social, emotional, physical, and spiritual growth, striving to create “Beloved Community.”