Amid a divided country, attacks on diversity, equity and inclusion, Asbury United Methodist Church has called a new pastor, the Rev. Dr. Ron Bell, who began his tenure at the historic African American congregation in the District last week.
“My excitement in terms of Asbury is that it can be a beacon of hope to say to the nation, ’Be still and know that I am God,’ (Psalms 46:10),” Bell told The Informer. “I’m excited about that possibility.”
Bell, an author who has distinguished himself in the field of counseling and mental health, is ready to serve at Asbury at a time when the church and its members have been forced to deal with many challenges…