To be a part of a local United Methodist church is to join "a connectional society of persons who have professed their faith in Christ, have been baptized, have assumed vows of membership…, and are associated in fellowship…to hear the Word of God, receive the Sacraments, praise and worship the triune God, and carry forward the work with which Christ has committed to his Church,"
   [The Book of Discipline]

At Asbury First, our mission and vision are in accordance with the direction we as United Methodists have received, set forth by John Wesley and further confirmed in the United Methodist "Book of Discipline". As it was in the days of John Wesley and Francis Asbury, our community of believers has been brought together by the realization that a local body of believers is critical to each and every person's walk in faith. The opportunities for membership and evangelism at Asbury First reaffirm our dedication to the mission and ministry of the United Methodist Church, sharing God's compassion and following Jesus' mandate to "go ... and make disciples of all nations". We continually strive to join John Wesley in affirming the divine call to do good works that show God's love wherever we can.

It is through this vision we have developed and continue to develop and participate in programs and opportunities for membership care and evangelism within our congregation, our community and the world. Asbury First is about nurturing persons in Christian living through worship, baptism, communion, Bible and other studies, prayer and other means of grace. In the following pages we will share with you the many opportunities there are for membership and evangelism as a part of the Asbury First United Methodist Church community.