Rev. Larry Schlomer grew up in Medellín, Colombia, where his father, Rev. Larry W. Schlomer, served as a missionary. He served nine years in the Dominican Republic as a missionary himself. Rev. Schlomer then served in Houston, Tex., helping grow an inner-city congregation by reaching out to Spanish-speakers in the neighborhood. He was called in 2013 to serve as WELS World Missions administrator. Rev. Schlomer and his wife Katie have six children – five boys and one girl. 

Born in France to a Canadian father and an American mother, Michèle is a consultant, writer, and speaker motivated by a deep passion for Third Culture Kids. After teaching for twenty years at Black Forest Academy in Germany, she launched her own ministry to equip TCKs to flourish, while offering those who care for TCKs the information they need to love them well. Michèle travels globally to consult and teach, drawing from her thirty-plus years of experience in TCK spaces. Her recent book exploring the assets and challenges of MKs and TCKs, Pieces of Purple, won Christianity Today's 2025 Book Award. She loves good conversations, mischievous students, French pastries, and paths to healing.
 

Website: www.michelephoenix.com

Podcast: https://anchor.fm/michele-phoenix

Carrie grew up in Japan as a Missionary Kid. She is pictured with her husband and seven kids above who will all be attending with her. She has organized retreats since 2021 and one before that as well. She loves that there can be a connection between MKs across age, location, generation.

Erin grew up in Malawi as a Missionary Kid. She has been a part of planning retreats since 2021 and during that time got married and had two kids! They will all be attending the 2026 retreat. She has a passion for helping make the life long transition from abroad to the U.S..

Joshua is an MK from Hong Kong, China. He is currently living in Shorewood, WI and working in commercial real estate. He joined the planning committee after attending the 2025 retreat, and will be attending the 2026 retreat in Wisconsin (maybe with current girlfriend Sania, pictured above, who is a TCK herself).