Meet Our Staff ...
Asbury has a talented and professional staff contributing to it's success:
Reverend Steve Davis, Senior Pastor
Steve Davis, raised in El Paso, TX, came to faith and ministry through Western Hills UMC. Steve trusted Christ as Friend, Lord and Savior and received his call to ordained ministry at Sacramento Methodist Assembly the summer before his 8TH grade year. Steve received his Bachelor’s degree in Religion and Psychology from McMurry College, and his Master of Divinity from Emory University, Candler School of Theology in Atlanta, GA. He gave his first sermon when just 16 and became a student-local pastor when he was 19. While loving the traditional United Methodist worship liturgy, Steve also enjoys the Wesleyan passion of leading new contemporary worship expressions. Steve was ordained a Deacon in 1989 and Elder in 1991 in the New Mexico Conference. He served First UMC – ABQ as the Associate Minister from 1990-1993; First UMC, Melrose / House UMC from 1993-1996; Peralta Memorial UMC from 1996-2000. He became a member of the North Texas Conference in June 2000, serving Trinity UMC – Denton from 2000-2003; and Wesley UMC – Sulphur Springs from 2003 to the present. Steve’s great passions in the Church are Evangelism, Discipleship and Communications. Steve is married to Kimberly (Kim) Lucas, daughter of Chuck and Linda Lucas. They have four children, Erin, Jacob, Meagan, and Jonathan “Jon”, as well as a miniature dachshund Noel and a basset hound Reilly.
Reverend Melissa Madara, Associate Pastor
Melissa Madara is a native New Mexican, born and raised in Carlsbad. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music and Religion from McMurry University in Abilene, TX, and master of Divinity degree from Duke Divinity School in Durham, NC. Melissa and her husband David (pastor of Trinity UMC in Albuquerque) have no children as of yet, but are the proud "parents" of a pesky kitten, Sylvie. In her free time, Melissa enjoys outdoor sports (backpacking, bicycling, hiking, caving, rappelling, climbing, etc.) needlework carfts (especially tatting and quilting), cooking and baking.
Reverend Allen Webner, Music Minister & Organist
Allen Webner joined the staff of Asbury in September of 2002. He was born in Shelby County, Illinois where his parents still live on their fifth-generation farm. He grew up in Bethany, IL where he graduated in 1972 from Bethany High School. Allen is a graduate of Methodist-affiliated MacMurray College with a voice major and organ minor. Allen has served churches in Central Illinois, Ashland, KY, Galveston, TX, and Asheville, NC. He is a life-member of the Fellowship of United Methodists in Music & Worship Arts, the American Guild of Organists, Chorister's Guild and the American Choral Directors Association. He is also an ordained United Methodist deacon.
Sue Campbell, Childrens Ministry
Sue Campbell joined the staff of Asbury in August 1990 after volunteering for two years as Children’s Coordinator. She programs activities for all ages - except youth. Sue has a BA in Elementary and Music Education from New Mexico State University. She is a native of Albuquerque, married and has three children. She and her husband, Dave, just completed building their own home in the east mountains.
Debbie Slate, Youth Director
Debbie Slate has been a Methodist her entire life. She has also been active in other youth activities, such as the 4H Club, PTA, and Little League. She is planning on pursuing Methodist professional courses to become certified as a Methodist Youth Director. Debbie is married to Gary and they have one son, Justin.
Kay Martinez, Mother's Day Out Director
Kay Martinez grew up in Northeast Wyoming. She is the granddaughter of a Methodist Supply Preacher and is a life-long Methodist. She has been a member of Asbury for 37 years. Kay has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Education (Home Economics and Music). She has been on staff at Mother's Day Out for 35 years and Director for 22 years. Kay is married to Frank Matinez, a retired US Secret Service Agent. They have 4 children and 8 grandchildren. Her hobbies are sewing, quilting, reading and crafts.