Asbury is a place where everyone is welcome to worship, serve, and grow. Service to Asbury comes in many forms and our lay leadership (church members called to congregational leadership) give their time and talents in numerous ways. Healthy leadership is critical to the effectiveness of any organization, and Asbury United Methodist Church is no exception.
Each year, our Nominations and Lay Leadership Committee prayerfully considers individuals for committee and ministry leadership. The Nominations and Lay Leadership Committee is made up of both pastors and lay leaders. This Committee recommends a slate of leaders to the Charge Conference in late fall and they are approved by a vote at the annual meeting. These new leaders begin serving on January 1 alongside the two classes that continue to serve a three-year term.
Purpose: The Board of Trustees shall have the supervision, oversight, and care of all real property owned by the church and of all property and equipment acquired by the local church or by any organization connected therewith. The Board of Trustees meets at 7:00pm on the 2nd Tuesday of each month in room 126.
Lori Moler, Chairperson
Keith Wooten, Vice-Chairperson
Fred Azbik, Director of Facilities
Tim Braswell, Class of 2025
Rodney Cox, Class of 2025
Lori Moler, Class of 2025
Angelyn Mcilwain, Class of 2026
Trace Traywick, Class of 2026
Keith Wooten, Class of 2026
Eric Daniels, Class of 2027
Brandon Field, Class of 2027
Rachel Robinson, Class of 2027
Purpose: The committee on Finance shall give stewardship of financial resources as their priority throughout the year. It may delegate the responsibility to implement ways to generate more resources to mission and ministries of the local church and beyond and find creative ways to generate an attitude of generosity. The Finance Committee meets at 6:00pm on the 2nd Tuesday of each month in room 127.
Bob Gilbert, Chairperson
Cary Guffey, Vice-Chairperson
Leah Gardner, Director of Finance
Thomas Hammock, Church Council Chairperson
Lori Moler, Board of Trustees Chairperson
Melanie Nichols, Lay Leader
Bob Gilbert, Class of 2025
Nancy Gotham, Class of 2025
Kay Kelley, Class of 2025
Robert Cole, Class of 2026
Cary Guffey, Class of 2026
Rob Rodgers, Class of 2026
Charlie Capps, Class of 2027
Misty Fingar, Class of 2027
Jerry Johnston, Class of 2027
Purpose: Provides for planning and implementing a program of nurture, outreach, witness, and resources in the local church. The church council is directed by the charge conference. The Church Council meets at 7:00pm on the 3rd Tuesday of each month in room 144.
Thomas Hammock, Chairperson
TBD, Vice-Chairperson
TBD, Recording Secretary
Melanie Nichols, Lay Leader
Lori Moler, Board of Trustees
Bob Gilbert, Finance Committee
Katherine Naumann, Staff-Parish Relations Committee
Mike Northrup, Missions in Action Committee
Mac Chandler, Lay Delegate to Annual Conference
Lee Ann Daniels, Lay Delegate to Annual Conference
Thomas Hammock, Lay Delegate to Annual Conference
Melanie Nichols, Lay Delegate to Annual Conference
Buddy Coker, Lay Member at Large, Class of 2025
VACANT, Lay Member at Large, Class of 2025
Angel McPhearson, Lay Member at Large, Class of 2025
Scott Erb, Lay Member at Large, Class of 2026
Larry Felix, Lay Member at Large, Class of 2026
Myra Smith, Lay Member at Large, Class of 2026
Amy Courtney, Lay Member at Large, Class of 2027
Tami Hunt, Lay Member at Large, Class of 2027
Stephen Kirkpatrick, Lay Member at Large, Class of 2027
Lee Ann Wagner, Adult Ministry Liaison
Leslie Crawford, Children’s Ministry Liaison
Carol Erickson, Student Ministry Liaison
Becky Paisley, Worship Committee
Delores McGill, United Methodist Women
Alice Little, Heart Connection Liaison
Purpose: To encourage, strengthen, nurture, support and respect the pastor(s) and staff and their family(s), to promote unity in the church, and to confer with and counsel the pastor(s) and staff on the matters pertaining to the effectiveness of ministry; relationships with the congregation; the pastor’s health and self-care, conditions that may impede the effectiveness of ministry; and to interpret the nature and function of the ministry. The SPRC is required by the Book of Discipline to meet at least quarterly, but due to the nature of the committee and its purpose, meetings are confidential and are not open to the congregation. If you would like to contact the SPRC chairperson, email sprc@asburyonline.org.
Katherine Naumann, Chairperson
TBD, Vice-Chairperson
Melanie Nichols, Lay Leader
Katherine Naumann, Class of 2025
Kim Nolen, Class of 2025
Joe Spain, Class of 2025
Elise Arrington, Class of 2026
Mac Chandler, Class of 2026
Presley Rebman, Class of 2026
Mike DiLaura, Class of 2027
Jason Johnson, Class of 2027
Danny Kirkpatrick, Class of 2027
Lee Ann Daniels, Lay Delegate to Annual Conference Representative
Purpose: To be the hands and feet of Asbury United Methodist Church through service and mission. Missions in Action is responsible for distributing at least 10 percent of Asbury’s annual tithes and offerings to local and international missions. MIA also oversees the church’s food pantry, various assistance programs, and strives to serve our neighbors both near and far. Missions in Action Committee meets at 6:30pm on the second Tuesday of each month in room 128.
Mike Northrup, Chairperson
TBD, Vice-Chairperson
Richard Thompson, Class of 2025
Jan Nunnally, Class of 2025
Rene Spain, Class of 2025
Larry Beaury, Class of 2026
Hal Frazer, Class of 2026
Mike Northrup, Class of 2026
Anna Clinkman, Class of 2027
Bonnie Higgins, Class of 2027
Bill Rigby, Class of 2027
Julie Underwood, Class of 2027
Purpose: To identify, develop, deploy, evaluate and monitor Christian spiritual leadership for the local congregation. Members of the committee shall engage in and be attentive to developing and enhancing their own Christian spiritual life in light of the mission of the Church. The Nominations and Leadership Development Committee meets prior to Charge Conference in the fall to develop a slate of nominations for the committees above.
Rev. Mike Holly, Chairperson
Rev. Robert Mercer, Vice-Chairperson
Melanie Nichols, Lay Leader
Robert Holton, Class of 2025
Kim Nolen, Class of 2025
Kristin Bundren, Class of 2025
Jaima Binzer, Class of 2026
Wayne Hay, Class of 2026
Lindsey Shar, Class of 2026
Bill Bezkor, Class of 2027
Alice Little, Class of 2027
Jessica Norton, Class of 2027