Pastor:
Rev. Leon VanWie has been a United Methodist pastor for over 38 years, serving churches in Western, Northern and Central New York before being appointed to Asbury in August 1998. He received his Associates Degree from Mohawk Valley Community College in Utica, his Bachelors in Arts from SUNY at Geneseo, and his Masters of Divinity from Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School in Rochester, NY. He and his wife, Margie, have four daughters and eleven grandchildren.

Agape Ringers Director:
Lynn Morgan is the director of the adult beginner's bell ringing group at Asbury. Prior to that she was the Children's Vocal Choir Director for nine years. She is active in the Chancel Choir, the Asbury Ringers and also is a substitute organist. She received a Bachelor's in Elementary Education from SUNY Oneonta and her Master's in Library Science from the School of Information Studies at Syracuse University. She retired as the library media specialist in 2006 and currently she is a professional story teller, traveling to China in 2006 telling stories.

Associate Organist:
Bina West plays mainly for the early chapel service and when needed at 10:15. She is a graduate of Ithaca College, where she received a Bachelor of Music degree. While at Ithaca she majored in vocal music education, with her performance area - organ. She also holds a Masters of Information Studies degree from Syracuse University. She retired as a Media Specialist at General Brown Junior Senior High School and has been a member of Asbury for over 40 years.

Asbury Ringers Director:
Sue Gamet is the director of our advanced adult bell group. She is also the high school vocal music director and department head at South Jefferson Central School in Adams. In the fall semester she teaches music classes at Jefferson Community College. She also teaches private piano and voice. Multiple times she has been recognized in Who's Who by her students. She received her Bachelor's and Master's Degrees from Crane School of Music, SUNY Potsdam. Her major was Music Education with concentrations in Piano and Piano Pedagogy. She is active in the Chancel Choir and Priase Band.

Child Care Workers:
Rebecca Crump provides child care during our traditional Sunday morning worship service at 10:15 AM and for various study/fellowship events throughout the month.

Brenda Cooley provides child care during our traditional Sunday morning worship service at 10:15 AM and for various study/fellowship events throughout the month.

Cleaning Services:
Frances Goutremout provides cleaning services to the church. She is also a member of the Agapé Ringers and the Chancel Choir.

Chancel Choir & Praise Band Director:
Catherine Mowers is the director of the adult Chancel Choir which performs weekly at Asbury and also directs the Praise Band. She was granted a Bachelor's Degree in Music Education/Voice, with an additional concentration in instrumental music, from the Crane School of Music in Potsdam and holds a Master's Degree in Education from Oswego State. Mrs. Mowers was a teacher at Sandy Creek Central School for 16 years, instructing beginning elementary band, general music and serving as Musical Director for the drama club. Currently, she teaches privately and has a studio band comprised of mostly home school students. She is also an adjunct instructor of music at Jefferson Community College and director of North Country Music Society (a community choral group).

Music Coordinator and Organist:
Laura Washburn is Asbury's Music Coordinator and the organist for the 10:15 AM service. She also accompanies the Praise Band. Laura holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Music from SUNY Oswego and a Master’s in Music Education from Syracuse University. While at SU she held a Teaching Assist in Accompanying. Ms. Washburn has been teaching public school music for the past 13 years, currently at Mexico Middle School teaching 5/6 music and is the 5-8 Choral Director. She is also a member of the 198th Army Reserve Band and accompanies the SUNY Festival Choir and the North Country Music Society.

Children's Vocal Choir and Children's Bell Choirs Directors:
Andrew VanHouten is director of the Youth Handbell Choirs and a co-director of the Children’s Choir. He is a student at Watertown High School. He took piano for 5 years from our own Bina West and is currently studying with Mrs. Chris Hyde-Hall. He plays frequently in church and is considering music for a career. He has participated in soccer and baseball at Watertown High and is a member of the ski club. He is also a member of the Wesley Ringers and the Asbury Ringers.

Assistant to the Pastor for Membership Development:
M. Max Bovee has been an educator since 1961 and an administrator since 1965, retiring from South Jefferson in 1997. He later served 4 years as interim administrator, including a year at Ohio Street School in Watertown. His responsibilities include small group ministry and fellowship opportunities.

Administrative Assistant:
Bonnie Weston - Prior to joining the Asbury staff she was secretary to the City Manager of the City of Watertown under Ronald G. Forbes for over a decade. She has an Associate's Degree in Data Processing from Jefferson Community College and received a Bachelor of General Studies Degree from Columbia College in May of 2009. She is most likely the person who will answer the phone and provide assistance when you call the church office.

Maintenance Services:
Gerald Holder handles the maintenance and repairs of the buildings and grounds around Asbury. Jerry enjoys Nascar racing, local stock car racing, and local school athletic events.