About Our Church

Our Mission

To make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world

Our Discipleship Path

Come Worship

The first step on The Path is to Come Worship. It is in worship that we experience God and respond to the grace God has made available to us through Jesus Christ. This is a great first step, but it is not the end of The Path. Now we are ready to go to the next step, to Build Faith.

Build Faith

The second step on The Path is to Build Faith. This normally occurs in a smaller group than when we all gather for worship. In a smaller group, we find a safe place to explore what faith means in the midst of real life. Through life group conversations, studies, and experiences we take steps to trust God and build faith. As we take this step, we are making progress, but there is still more ahead of us. The next step is to Love People.

Love People

The third step on The Path is when we turn our God given abilities and desires outward, and we actively Love People as the hands and feet of Christ. This is where we take notice of the people around us, perhaps those whose names we do not know, and intentionally love them as Christ would love them. We meet them where they are, love them as they are, and invite them to join us on The Path.

Ministry Teams

Our ministry teams are the life of the church. These volunteer-led teams are full of individuals who partner and work behind the scenes and center stage and everywhere in between to make Asbury happen. See how you can be a part and join a team today!

Reach the lost and hurting by inviting them into God’s house where they will feel the love and acceptance of Christ.

Making church like Heaven on Earth by creating an accepting and friendly atmosphere where the love of God is demonstrated.

Greeters:  The greeter is the first person people meet as they walk to the door. They have an opportunity to reflect the care and love of Asbury to the members and visitors in our congregation.

Ushers: The usher is available to help the congregation and visitors alike to be fully immersed in their worship experience on Sunday morning. This may include handing out bulletins, assisting with seating, answering questions, providing directions to areas of the church, collecting the offering, and occasionally delivering communion. 

Producing the finest, high-tech, professional, and exciting worship service that makes the Word of God seen and heard with cutting edge applications. Our worship experiences depend on several team members each week.  Sound engineers, decorators, and media technicians are a vital part of our worship team.  

Creating an atmosphere of worship that will literally change lives. While we seek to provide music with excellence, the ultimate goal is to draw one closer to Jesus Christ. Regardless of your current skill level, we will find a place for you to be a worship leader. We are always looking for liturgists, hosts, acolytes, choir members, band members, song leaders and vocalists, handbell players, and other musicians to provide special music.

Providing the love, acceptance, friendliness, and compassion of Christ to the visitor and to all those who come through the church doors with the purpose of assimilating them into the life and ministry of the church. We do this in many ways… here are some of them!

  • Asbury Connection Team
  • Pastor’s Breakfast
  • Attendance Follow-up
  • Guest Center
  • Prayer Ministry
  • Asbury Knitters
  • College Student Ministry
  • Funeral Dinners
  • Wedding Coordinators
  • Card Making
  • Pew Stewards
  • The Well
  • Library
  • Hospital Visitation
  • Nursing Home/Homebound Visitation
  • Calling and Care Ministries
Win children to Christ, minister to their needs, encourage them to serve, and help them grow into spiritual maturity.
Provide encouragement and support for Life Groups. Life Groups include traditional Small Groups, adult Sunday School classes, and other adult groups in Asbury.

Volunteer On A Team Today!

Get involved and put your faith into action. Step 1 is to take the Gifts & Passions survey and then reach out to us at our Next Steps page to let us know you’re ready to serve.

Step 1: Take the Gifts & Passions Survey

Meet the Staff

Our paid staff allows our volunteers’ work to multiply by taking care of the day-to-day work and enabling ministries to focus on doing the work of the Kingdom.

Nick Robinson

Nick Robinson

Pastor

Will Speaker

Will Speaker

Children's Ministry Director

Kit Akins

Kit Akins

CMO Daycare Director

Ed Bruenjes

Ed Bruenjes

Organist

Dean O'Neal

Dean O'Neal

Online Campus Director

Carol Tucker

Carol Tucker

Music Conservatory Director

Jennifer O'Connell

Jennifer O'Connell

Office Administrator

Shawn Waddell

Shawn Waddell

Financial Bookkeeper

Nick Nolting

Nick Nolting

Contemporary Worship Leader

Outreach Ministries

John Wesley, the founder of the Methodist movement, taught that we pursue our faith in community and action with others. We practice a social holiness. We insist that personal salvation always involves Christian mission and service to the world. The United Methodist Church has a long history of action and advocacy for social justice.

At Asbury, we are moving in our local community with such programs as Mission Columbus (our construction ministry), Pit Stop (taco church for high schoolers), and the Asbury Conservatory (free music lessons for kids). We support local efforts like Transformational Living Ministries (recovery ministry) and national efforts like the Appalachian Service Project with our Youth and Red Bird Mission. We support global mission efforts through the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) and a number of other mission organizations.

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Kids Ministries

The heart of kid’s ministry at our church is to teach kids about who God is and how His word applies to their lives in creative and memorable ways. Through engaging teaching, supportive environments, and close knit small group classes, we guide kids towards a better understanding of what it means to have a real relationship with God. We want kids to know that the Bible is full of interesting stories that matter in their lives today, that fun and games are definitely allowed at church, that worship can be full of loud music and silly dancing, and that there are adults in the church who truly want to love and lead them closer to Jesus. In other words, we want them to know that where God is, life is a lot more fun!
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Wednesday Nights

Wednesday night has several small groups available for children 4 years through 8th grade. Join us for dinner at 5:30 pm, Classes start at 6. Each class has an age-appropriate Bible lesson, activity, a time of fellowship, and prayer.

Sunday School

We offer a variety of Sunday School classes 10-11 am. Everyone is welcome, no prior knowledge or experience is required, and there is no such thing as a dumb question! The children will learn about a particular person or topic by doing crafts, singing songs, reciting scripture, and moving their bodies (kinesthetic teaching). Head to the Kids Check-in Station near fellowship circle to get started!

Kid's Church
Kid’s Church is a time for worship for 3 to 12 years olds at 11 am services. Kid’s Church features songs, crafts, bible lessons, snacks, puppets and a bit of play time, all focused around your child and their special relationship with Jesus! Head to the Kids Check-in Station near fellowship circle before service to get checked-in and kids will be dismissed from the CWC. Kids in this class must be potty trained.

Youth Ministries

Student ministry is such a huge part of what we do at our church. We want to guide our students in developing a personal faith in Christ as they step into their specific roles in the story He’s writing with their lives. We work hard to create environments that engage students in good conversation about God, encouraging them to ask questions, search out answers, and truly learn to listen to His leading in their lives. And maybe even have a little fun while they’re at it! After all, if life in Christ is truly the best life we can live, shouldn’t we encourage our students to enjoy living it to the fullest?
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Sunday Mornings
The Junior High and Senior High Youth Sunday School Classes learn about God and explore His word in depth. We give time and space for students to ask questions, get answers, and voice thoughts and concerns in a safe and accepting social environment. Join us at 10am in the basement.
Wednesday Nights
Wednesday night Junior High has a blast with games and bible study. Senior high students are encouraged to help in the kids ministry activities or join the adult bible study. Join us for dinner at 5:30 pm, Classes start at 6.

Youth Calendar

Life Groups

Our life groups represent opportunities for all people to grow. Life is messy.Our small groups provide an opportunity to live life together and help each other through these messy times. New bible studies, Sunday school classes, small groups, and other life groups form and disband over time. To take a first step, we encourage you to join our open bible study on Wednesday nights at 6 pm. From there, we can get you plugged into other life groups that fit your interests.
Find a Group
Sunday School

On Sunday at 10:00 a.m., between the Traditional and Contemporary worship services, we gather together in small comfortable groups throughout the church, in order to study and discuss God’s word in a relaxed atmosphere of Christian fellowship and mutual support. All persons are welcome, no prior knowledge or experience is required, and there is no such thing as a dumb question!

Sunday School is a great way to help us connect the Bible to our busy modern lives. Our groups are informal in nature and tend to be organized by similar ages or interests. On a typical day, a group will focus on a particular Bible verse, chapter or lesson, and examine it in detail. This might be a stand-alone subject, or one in a series of studies. The material may be presented in print or video. The subject matter can be virtually any facet of God’s word and how it relates to our daily lives.

Not sure where to go? Just ask at the guest center and we will be happy to explain the options and help guide you to their study areas. It is also very acceptable to try a number of different Sunday School options to help you decide on the best fit for you. Gathering together informally in small groups to study and discuss God’s word is how the Church got its start thousands of years ago, and it is still the heartbeat of the Church today. Come join us!

Get In Touch

Join us for our worship service, Sundays at 8:45 and 11am.
Or feel free to reach out and let’s connect. We can’t wait to meet you!

Service Times

Sunday Morning Worship
8:45 & 11 am

Location

1751 27th Street
Columbus, IN 47201

Email Us

asbury@asburycolumbus.org

Call Us

(812) 372-4555