Our People

The Francis Asbury Society is made up of people who have resolved to live and proclaim the truth that complete Christian salvation involves not only forgiveness but also complete transformation through the Holy Spirit’s power. Meet our team!

Staff

Meet our dedicated and faithful staff members who faithfully serve our Lord and serve you every day.

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Dr. Jim Harriman

Director of Latin American Ministries

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Dr. Vic Reasoner

Director of Francis Asbury Institute

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Ms. Jennie Lovell

Executive Administrator

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Mrs. Cathy Bickert

Receptionist

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Mrs. Cricket Albertson

Executive Director of Titus Women

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Mrs. Kim Ball

Titus Women Administrative Assistant

Board of Directors

Meet our Board of Directors, a group of experienced and devout believers who lead The Francis Asbury Society.

  • Dr. Chris BoundsChairman of the Board, Professor of Christian Doctrine at Wesley Seminary (Indiana Wesleyan University), Marion, IN
  • Mr. John Swaim – Vice-chairman of the Board, Retired Senior Vice President at First Southern National Bank, Lancaster, KY
  • Dr. Denny Kinlaw – Secretary of the Board, Retired Medical DoctorLouisville, KY
  • Dr. Matt Friedeman – Professor of Evangelism & Discipleship at Wesley Biblical Seminary, Pastor at DaySpring Community ChurchJackson, MS
  • Mrs. Joy Griffin – International Co-director at International Leadership Institute, Carrollton, GA
  • Dr. Cheryll Crowe Johnson – Associate Professor/Department Chair, Associate Dean of the School of Science, Health & Mathematics, Asbury University, Wilmore, KY
  • Dr. Abson JosephDean of Wesley Seminary (Indiana Wesleyan University), Marion, IN
  • Mrs. Ann Kelly – Retired Attorney, Jackson, MS
  • Mr. Steve Luce – President, Indian Springs Holiness Camp Meeting, Flovilla, GA
  • Mr. Jay McCants – Agronomy Operations Manager at Southern States Cooperative, Shelbyville, KY
  • Dr. Andy MillerVice-president for Academic Affairs at Wesley Biblical Seminary, Jackson, MS
  • Mr. Michael Tipton – General Missionary Superintendent, The Churches of Christ in Christian Union Attorney, Circleville, OH
  • Rev. Larry Vickers – Retired Pastor, Elizabethtown, KY
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Our Founder

Dr. Dennis Kinlaw (1922–2017)

Dr. Dennis F. Kinlaw, the founder of the Francis Asbury Society and former president of Asbury College (now University), provided the vision and motivation for the ministry until his death on April 10, 2017. A video recording of the funeral service is available on YouTube here. The celebration of life service bulletin is available here.

We are so thankful for the life Dr. Kinlaw lived, and we will continue to honor his vision and ministry expressed through the creation of The Francis Asbury Society. Listen to the purpose of The Francis Asbury Society in Dr. Kinlaw’s words here.

Discover our mission and motive for ministry

The Francis Asbury Society is driven by a compelling vision and mission for ministry and anchored in enduring values.