2025 Speakers & Ministry Leaders

Dr. Chris Bounds is Professor of Theology at Asbury Theological Seminary in Wilmore, Kentucky.  Prior to his position at the Seminary, he was Dean of the School of Theology & Ministry and Professor of Systematic Theology at Indiana Wesleyan University.  He has served as a pastor for eight years.  Dr. Bounds is also an Ordained Elder in The Arkansas Conference of The United Methodist Church.

An accomplished author, Dr. Bounds has co-authored four books:  Holiness:  A Biblical, Historical and Systematic Theology with Matt Ayars and Caleb Friedeman; Holiness:  The Power to Transform You, Your Church and Your World with Jim Garlow, Christy Lipscomb and Joann Lynn; Selecting Worship Songs:  A Guide for Leaders with Constance Cherry and Mary Brown; and Unholiness: Overcoming the Forces that Attack Your Soul with Dr. Jim Lo.

He presently serves on the Board Trustees of One Mission Society (OMS); the Board of Directors of The Francis Asbury Society; and the Board of Directors for Good News:  A Forum for Scriptural Christianly in The United Methodist Church.

Dr. Bounds regularly preaches and lectures on university and college campuses, as well as speaks at local churches and denominational forums in the USA and in other countries. As a pastor and theologian, he has a passionate commitment to the doctrine and experience of holiness.

He and his wife Tamara have been married almost thirty years.  They have two adult children and live in ________________________, Kentucky.

 Education

• Ph.D. Theological & Religious Studies (Systematic Theology), Drew University, Madison, NJ, 1997
• M.Phil. Theological & Religious Studies (Systematic Theology), Drew University, Madison, NJ, 1994
• M.Div. Asbury Theological Seminary, Wilmore, KY, 1991
• B.A. Bible (Greek Minor), Asbury University, Wilmore, KY, 1988

Lane Loman grew up attending camp meetings and revivals with his father, the late Dr. J. Harold Loman, who was a frequent speaker at Indian Springs in the 60s and 70s.  He has focused on itinerant revival ministry for 30 plus years by speaking and singing in many different denominational and independent camp meetings.  His purpose is to promote spiritual renewal, holiness of heart and life, and revival within the local church.

Lane has recorded 15 song albums and authored three books:  The Fruit Still Falls from the Tree; The Fruit is Still Falling; and Road Moments – Memories of Living Life Out of a Suitcase.  He is still involved in producing a radio broadcast that his late father began called “The Lights of Spiritual Guidance” that is heard through 14 different radio stations.

He has served the Evangelical Methodist Church, the Church of the Nazarene, the Friends Church and the Free Methodist Church.  He is a speaker for The Francis Asbury Society.

Lane and his wife, Gretchen, have been married since 1997 and have three sons and seven grandchildren.  They live in Columbus, Indiana.

Education

• B.A. in Christian Education from Atlanta Christian College
• Studied Evangelism in the Local Church at Scarritt Graduate Center
• M.A. in Religion and Spiritual Formation from Northwest Nazarene University

Information to come.

Rev. Dave Smith has retired from being Professor of New Testament at Indiana Wesleyan University.  He taught there since 2000.  He has been an Assistant Pastor at Wesleyan College Church in Marion, Indiana.  His credentials are within the Wesleyan Church.

He is presently a Circuit Rider for the Crossroads District of the Wesleyan Church.  In this position, he is a “pastor to pastors” in central and northern Indiana.

Rev. Smith has been in higher education since 1993 when he served on the faculty at Moody Bible Institute.  He has taught at Wesley Biblical Seminary in Jackson, Mississippi, and at Asbury Theological Seminary in Wilmore, Kentucky. He served as the VP and Academic Dean at Kingswood University in Sussex, New Brunswick.

He is passionate about the Gospels and Paul’s letters and has done extensive study in the Hebrew Bible.  He and his wife, Angie, have traveled extensively around the world teaching and conducting leadership development.  Most recently, they have worked in local church-based community development in Malawi, Africa through Circle of Hope, International.

He and Angie have been married for over 40 years.  They have two adult children and are blessed with grandchildren.  The Smith’s live in Marion, Indiana.

Education:

• Ph.D. – New Testament Interpretation; 2003, University of Durham (England)
• M.Div – Mater of Divinity; 1996, Asbury Theological Seminary
• MA – Biblical Literature; 1989, Asbury Theological Seminary
• BA – Bible; 1987 – Asbury (College) University

Youth Ministry (9th Grade – College)

Youth Evangelist: To be announced
Youth Evangelist: To be announced
Worship Leader: To be announced

Nursery Ministry (Birth – 5 years)

Mrs. Nicole Butler & Team

Children’s Ministry (1st – 5th Grades)

Anna Adams & Team