The Humphrey
Bruce and Bethany have committed to serving in vocational ministry for over two decades. Their dedication and passion have been evident throughout their ministry. Bruce holds a Master's degree in Pastoral Leadership from Cincinnati Christian University. Bethany holds a Master's degree in Curriculum Development from the University of South Florida.
Their shared passion for serving in leadership roles within the local church has led them to dedicate numerous years to the mission of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Their efforts culminated in establishing Local Christian Church in Ashland in 2023. They feel grateful and humbled to be a part of God's work in the community. Their vision is to spread the message of Christ and connect people with discipling communities.
With their two sons, Bauer (18), and Bodie (15), they are excited to join this new ministry in Ashland, VA. As a family, when they are not doing ministry, they enjoy the outdoors, playing with their dogs Tucker (3) and Winston (9), hitting the roller coasters at Kings Dominion, watching movies, or doing things together.
Their shared passion for serving in leadership roles within the local church has led them to dedicate numerous years to the mission of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Their efforts culminated in establishing Local Christian Church in Ashland in 2023. They feel grateful and humbled to be a part of God's work in the community. Their vision is to spread the message of Christ and connect people with discipling communities.
With their two sons, Bauer (18), and Bodie (15), they are excited to join this new ministry in Ashland, VA. As a family, when they are not doing ministry, they enjoy the outdoors, playing with their dogs Tucker (3) and Winston (9), hitting the roller coasters at Kings Dominion, watching movies, or doing things together.
What kind of church is Local Christian Church?
Local Christian Church is a life-giving church built on the simple idea that faith should feel alive, not complicated. We trace our roots back to the Restoration Movement, a group of believers in the late 1700s and early 1800s who wanted to unite the church by returning to the basics: Jesus and the Bible. They believed the church did not need layers of tradition to follow Christ faithfully; it just needed people who genuinely loved God and loved others.
That is what we are about too. We are not focused on buildings or rituals; we are focused on people. Our heartbeat is to help everyday people follow Jesus and experience the kind of life He offers: real, joyful, and full of purpose. Everything we do is shaped by the Bible and modeled after the early church we see in the book of Acts.
That is what we are about too. We are not focused on buildings or rituals; we are focused on people. Our heartbeat is to help everyday people follow Jesus and experience the kind of life He offers: real, joyful, and full of purpose. Everything we do is shaped by the Bible and modeled after the early church we see in the book of Acts.