Our Mission:
Hyde Park United Methodist Church is a community of people committed to Jesus Christ, empowered by the Holy Spirit, united in the love of God, and called to make that love real to others.
We accomplish this mission by becoming people who
Invite people to experience the love of God and become disciples of Jesus Christ,
Equip disciples to be agents of God's reconciling love in the world,
Care for one another in Christian community; and
Send disciples as servants of Christ to participate in God's transformation of the world.
Erick Ashley
Full name: Erick Ashley
But Please Call Me: Erick
Position: Director, Children’s Ministries
Born where and when: Ann Arbor, MI — July 30
Family facts: Married to Tracie and have four children — Kenny, Hannah, Howie and Kara
Education: Bachelor of Music Education, Stetson University; Master of Arts in Ministry Leadership — Wesley Seminary, Indiana Wesleyan University; Graduate Theological Studies — Asbury Theological Seminary
How I became a Christian: Many seeds planted by saints of the church, but my stake point was at Promise Keepers 1996 in Jacksonville with an invitation given by Dennis Rainey.
How I ended up at Hyde Park: Matt Horan shared with me that the Director of Children’s Ministries position was open and the Lord worked out all the details.
The most important thing I do around here is: to assist people in walking the spiritual pathway and experiencing God’s transforming grace.
FAVORITES:
Web site: Facebook
Music: Contemporary worship music, 70s/80s rock/pop, classical
Movie: Too many to name — usually the last one I saw
TV Show: “Seinfield,” “The Office,” “The Big Bang Theory,” “Hell’s Kitchen”
Place to vacation: Anywhere we can truly get away
Place to eat: Anywhere where there are good, hot wings
How I spend my free time: Hanging out with my family, reading or watching TV
Best book I’ve read recently: “The Divine Mentor” by Wayne Cordeiro
What I treasure: My family
Nobody knows that I: ... like to shop
Person I’d most like to meet: Martin Luther King, Jr.
My vision for the future of Hyde Park Church is: for children, youth and adults to experience God’s transforming power as they walk the Discipleship Pathway together.
One way folks can pray for me is: Balancing ministry, school and personal time