Staff

Kelly and Susan Curry
Founders and Directors

Kelly and Susan Curry established Foundation in Christ Ministries in 1993. Originally from Kentucky, the Currys have been married since 1977, and they have two daughters, Natalie and Leah. Kelly’s background is in accounting and he serves currently as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of HMA, Inc since 2010, and held this position previously from 1987 to 1994… Susan is a trained learning disabilities teacher. Both of the Currys graduated from Ravencrest Bible School, a Torchbearers facility, with certificates in Biblical Studies. Kelly went on to receive his ordination in the Southern Baptist Church, and Susan finished her certification in counseling in Ireland. Kelly provides the administration oversight to the work in Ireland, and Susan provides training and administrative assistance to the managing director.

Mike Shortt
Managing Director -  An Tobar Nua

After years in the medical manufacturing business, Mike joined us at An Tobar Nua in 2001. Known for his evangelistic heart, Mike is very active in the Catholic Church, specifically with Life in the Spirit seminars and as a trainer in evangelization. Mike and his wife Cathy have and active family of two daughters and four sons.

Dr. John Shelton
Director Biblical Studies—Emmaus Scripture School

John  joined in this work with us in 2010. John is responsible for the Emmaus Scripture School and the Ministry Experience Program. He joins us after completing his doctoral studies in New Testament at the Dominican Biblical Institute in Limerick. John has served as youth ministers at First United Methodist of Bixby, OK. John, who did his undergrad work at Oral Roberts University, and his graduate work at Asbury Theological Seminary, has specialized in making the New Testament come alive to its readers.

Tommy O’Loughlin
Café Manager – An Tobar Nua

Tom is from Galway city and has been with An Tobar Nua since July 2002. Tom serves as café manager and is active in our outreach to the city schools. He has completed a diploma in Christian counseling and  serves as a counselor under the Irish Association of Christian Counselors. He is continuing his education toward a Diploma in Counseling. He has been a wonderful addition to our staff and brings a genuine Galway outlook to the work here.

Megan Gordon
Kitchen Manager – An Tobar Nua

Megan has been a regular at An Tobar Nua since being a secondary student at the Jesuit school just around the corner from the shop. In 2003, Megan made a decision to become an Intern with us and is now Full Time Staff after completing her second Intern year. As kitchen manager, Megan has an active role in our recipe management and training for our staff. She is studying toward a diploma in counseling.

Deidre Morris
Assistant Manager – Bothar Emmaus Bookstore

After many years in the family retail business, Deidre sensed the Lord calling her to make a change. Our bookstore provided the right fit, where she combines her retail experience with her passion to see people come closer to the Lord. An active Catholic, Deidre also takes part in evangelization and prayer ministries.

Orlaith Downey
Outreach Leader

From County Laois,  Orla graduated from Our Lady School of Evangelization in 2008. She and a group of students from her school had visited An Tobar Nua to perform skits for the secondary students and the idea of using a café environment to reach young people for Christ sparked her interest. She decided upon graduating to work with An Tobar Nua full time.  Orla  has continued with further studies in youth and evangelization. Orla develops and leads our outreach into the schools.