Our Team
Rev. Dr. Daniel Diss
Directing Pastor
BIO TO BE UPDATED
Cherish Nelson
Director of Discipleship
Cherish has run the youth ministry program at Asbury since 2017, and she has directed our communications since 2021. She adores her husband and cat, and she is a self-proclaimed geek. Cherish loves film and TV, and she enjoys playing board games and card games with her friends and family. She also enjoys “geeking out” over CS Lewis and other theological giants. When you visit Asbury, you’ll find Cherish, with coffee in hand, mapping out the week’s outrageous games and interactive discussions. She would love to sit down with you over coffee or lunch to talk about faith and ministry!
Kavin Sampson
Director of music ministries
Kavin has served as our Music Director since 2005, but he has been leading church music professionally for more than 40 years. If any Asbury event has music, you’ll find Kavin nearby. He plays organ and piano for our Sunday services, and he directs our vocal and bell choirs. Kavin also creates orchestral arrangements of hymns and anthems for special services, and you might even find him playing his saxophone some Sunday mornings. Kavin and his wife are animal lovers. When he isn’t busy making music for the Lord, Kavin and his wife manage a home with lots of dogs and cats. Music is a thing of beauty at Asbury, and Kavin would love to talk with you about it!
tony grubb
Outreach coordinator
Tony has been part of the Asbury family since 2019 and stepped into the role of Outreach Coordinator in 2024. Formerly our Website Coordinator, Tony continues to use his passion for technology and communication to help Asbury reach new people with the love of Christ. Whether it’s through digital media, community engagement, or a friendly conversation, Tony is committed to building bridges between the church and the world around it.
He is currently pursuing a degree in Christian Studies at Olivet Nazarene University and is a certified candidate for ordained ministry in the United Methodist Church (Elder track). Tony believes that the Gospel is best shared through authentic relationships, creative outreach, and a church that welcomes all people into the family of God.
Wendy Shelquist
Secretary
Wendy worked in Asbury’s Childcare Center for over 20 years, but she became our Church Secretary shortly after it closed in 2013. Wendy will tell you it’s her job to drive people crazy with questions, comments, and trivia, but she is responsible for much more than that. She manages our calendar, fields phone calls and questions, and puts together our weekly bulletins among MANY other things. Wendy is involved in mission and music ministries at the church, and she even has a Bachelor’s degree in Spanish! When you visit Asbury during the week, Wendy would love to talk with you about our church!
Kim Yohnka
Financial Director
Kim has served as Asbury’s Financial Director since 2016. She manages our church finances, and she offers support to our program staff by helping them manage their budgets. Kim is also an enthusiastic volunteer who feels called to serve others. She volunteers with 4-H, and she helps run the ACOM food pantry at Asbury every Saturday afternoon. When you visit Asbury, you’ll find Kim in the back of our main office imputing numbers and running reports. She would love to talk with you about how we serve our community!