The Humphrey
Bruce and Bethany have spent more than twenty years in ministry, helping people meet Jesus and take next steps in a life-giving local church. They’ve served in a variety of roles over the years—teaching, leading teams, investing in the next generation, and walking with people through real-life struggles and wins. In 2023, God led them to launch Local Christian Church in Ashland with a simple heartbeat: love this town, point people to Jesus, and help them grow through real community and discipleship. They’re passionate about creating a church where people who are new to faith, coming back to church, or still exploring can find hope, healing, and a home.
Bruce and Bethany have two sons, Bauer (18) and Bodie (15). As a family, they love being part of the Ashland area. When they’re not in ministry mode, you’ll often find them outside, hanging out with their dogs Tucker and Winston, riding roller coasters at Kings Dominion, catching a movie, or just spending time together.
Bruce and Bethany have two sons, Bauer (18) and Bodie (15). As a family, they love being part of the Ashland area. When they’re not in ministry mode, you’ll often find them outside, hanging out with their dogs Tucker and Winston, riding roller coasters at Kings Dominion, catching a movie, or just spending time together.
What kind of church is Local Christian Church?
Local Christian Church is a life-giving church built on a simple conviction: following Jesus was never meant to be confusing or cluttered. Faith should be clear, rooted in Scripture, and lived out in everyday life.
Our heartbeat is to help ordinary people follow Jesus and experience the life He offers — real, joyful, and full of purpose. We look to the New Testament as our guide, keeping Jesus at the center and allowing God’s Word to shape how we believe, how we gather, and how we live. At Local, the focus is not on religious performance or man-made systems, but on being a unified church centered on Christ — inviting people to trust Him, respond to Him, grow in Him, and live on mission with Him.
Whether you are brand new to faith, coming back after years away, or simply searching for something real, Local is a place to find hope, experience belonging, and take your next step with Jesus.
Our heartbeat is to help ordinary people follow Jesus and experience the life He offers — real, joyful, and full of purpose. We look to the New Testament as our guide, keeping Jesus at the center and allowing God’s Word to shape how we believe, how we gather, and how we live. At Local, the focus is not on religious performance or man-made systems, but on being a unified church centered on Christ — inviting people to trust Him, respond to Him, grow in Him, and live on mission with Him.
Whether you are brand new to faith, coming back after years away, or simply searching for something real, Local is a place to find hope, experience belonging, and take your next step with Jesus.