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Ellen Marmon
Mentored Ministry Co-Director—Kentucky
Dr. Ellen Marmon is joining our Mentored Ministry team as the assistant director. Ellen graduated from Asbury Theological Seminary with a M.A. in Christian Education and served at Centenary UMC for 16 years before joining the Asbury faculty full time in Christian Discipleship in January 2005. She brings a unique focus to Mentored Ministry since she has experienced the roles of a student doing MM, a mentor of students at the local church level and now as a reflection group leader on campus. Ellen's doctoral research focused on students experiencing cross-cultural ministry at Orlando campus and the changes that came about in their lives as a result. She brings a wealth of knowledge to her position, and we are blessed to have her.
Claire Williams
Mentored Ministry Coordinator—Kentucky
Claire assists students in the Mentored Ministry office as they coordinate their academic responsibilities along with the ministry opportunity in the church of their choosing. She previously worked in financial aid at Asbury Seminary for nine years before coming to this position in August of 2000, but has found her 'perfect fit' as Mentored Ministry coordinator. This position combined with staff assistant to Asbury's counseling department has definitely taught her how to multi-task.
She met her husband at Asbury College where they both completed their undergraduate degrees and married in 1967. Russ attended Asbury Seminary while she put him through by teaching elementary school. After serving in the pastoral ministry for 12 years in the Alabama-West Florida Conference of the United Methodist Church, they returned to Wilmore where Russ became the alumni director for Asbury College. They have been in Wilmore for 25 years where both of their children have graduated from their alma mater. Their son's wife is a graduate of Asbury Seminary. Russ and Claire's hearts are keenly tuned to the Christian ministry on both campuses, and they often host Asburians in their home. Together they have had the privilege of extensive overseas travel, discovering Asburians in numerous places around the globe. What a responsibility to know that Asbury Seminary touches the world! They have two married children in Colorado and Massachusetts and two grandchildren.
Daryl Smith
Mentored Ministry Co-Director—Florida
Associate Professor: mentored Ministry and Christian Leadership
Smith is no stranger to Asbury Seminary. Before joining the Asbury Seminary—Florida faculty in 2000, he served as the Continuing Education program administrator (1986-92) and as a visiting lecturer in Christian education (1984-92) on the Kentucky campus. As an ordained pastor in the Free Methodist Church, Daryl has served in many ministry roles over his 30+ years of pastoring, including campus, small group, street, music and Spiritual Formation ministries. He has also served as a teaching partner for Serendipity House and an adjunct professor at Northeastern Seminary. He and his wife, Carolyn, have three grown children: Dawn Elise, Andrew Benjamin (daughter-in-law, Emily; granddaughter, Ailey) and Emily Margaret. For fun and fitness he runs marathons with Dawn and Andrew—five at last count.
Gary L. Jackson
Mentored Ministry Administrative Assistant—Florida
Gary, the most recent addition to the Mentored Ministry team, joined the staff of Asbury's Florida campus in August of 2007. He has been a student in the M.Div. program since Fall of 2005. Prior to pursuing a call of proclamation, Gary spent ten years in the insurance industry as a field claims representative. He is currently a member of Awaken Orlando Wesleyan Church where he serves in the homeless outreach - "Impact Orlando." Gary is married to Christina and their 16 year old son, Skylar, is a drummer in a local heavy metal band. The Jackson Clan also has two Schnauzers - George and Gracie, and two cats - Badger and Bandit. Gary is an instrument rated private pilot and has held E.M.T. certification. Being born and raised in Arkansas, he naturally loves the Arkansas Razorbacks and would be happy to teach you how to "Call the Hogs." Woo Pig Sooie!