About Asbury

Asbury United Methodist Church was founded in 1962. Beginning at Key Elementary school, the church became known quickly for pastoral care through the hospital visitation and door-to-door visits from Rev. Bill Mason. Asbury moved to 5838 S. Sheridan a few years after first opening at Key. Since that time, Asbury conducted several building projects on the previous site, ranging from sanctuary construction to the Mason Center, which served as a youth and recreation building.

We had groundbreaking on January 13, 2002 and had our first church service at our new location, 6767 S. Mingo, on February 29, 2004. Our master site plan consists of 250,000+ square feet, more than doubling the space in our previous location. Nearly 7,000 people call Asbury their church home today with an average of 3600 people in worship on a weekly basis. Through local and global outreach, Asbury continues to expand.

The “Perceptions” ministry by Senior Pastor, Dr. Tom Harrison reaches thousands of northeastern Oklahomans each day and has been a significant source of our growth. (You can listen to the Daily Perceptions right here on our website.) In addition, Asbury is well known for ministry to Children, Youth, and Families. With the continued growth over the past years, Asbury made the decision to relocate in order to continue our mission. In the church, growth is not an option. We are all called to reach out to others with the Gospel. As such, Asbury commissioned a Long-Term Planning Task Force in 1997 to begin studying our options. At the end of 1999, God opened the door for us to purchase 35 acres at 67th and Mingo at pennies on the dollar. This was the confirmation we needed to move forward with the relocation.

We are excited to be part of what God is doing in the life of our church. We know He has great plans as we continue our journey to Glorify God and Make Disciples.