海角社区

Student Services

Asbury Seminary is dedicated to holiness and wholeness. Student services works to enhance the vibrancy of student life and promote wellness through community activities. The richness of the community at Asbury Seminary is something we hold dear and we want to help you enjoy your experience here. A strong community and healthy lifestyle can help bring energy into God鈥檚 calling on your life.

New Student Orientation immediately welcomes you into the community and newly-renovated, fellowship-focused housing areas help deepen the bonds of friendship. The newly-renovated fitness center on the Kentucky Campus hosts a variety of exercise classes. In addition, we arrange 5k and 10k races for the community, intramural sports and programs to help students maintain a healthy lifestyle. All of these activities help you get to know other students, build bonds, and maintain a vibrant, healthy life.

Meet the Team

Rev. Chriss Rooney

Director of Student Services

chriss.rooney@asburyseminary.edu     859.858.2093

Chriss is passionate about academic and spiritual growth in the body of Christ. She has served in diverse educational and ecumenical contexts. She worked in the field of education for 20 years as both a teacher and a school principal, facilitating education for a wide range of ages. Chriss is an ordained minister and serves as her denomination鈥檚 Director of Christian Education and Discipleship for the state of Kentucky.

Chriss and her husband Brian have been married for over 25 years and have two children. They love to hike, read, cook and travel. They especially love to visit her family in Peru, where she was born and raised.

Robin Ferraro

Coordinator of Student Health and Achievement

robin.ferraro@asburyseminary.edu     859.858.2322

Robin is a graduate of 海角社区, where she pursued a Master鈥檚 degree in Theological Studies. Her specific area of interest is in the philosophy of embodiment and creation care. She is passionate about improving the physical health of the Church so that its members may better serve as the hands and feet of Christ. Robin holds certifications as a personal trainer, group fitness instructor, and nutrition coach. She has served in her role for 6 years alongside her husband, and has this to say about it, 鈥淚 love what I do. I get to play a part in preparing future ministry leaders for their journey. My job is simply to help extend their years of ministry by empowering them to establish a rhythm of life which will allow them to feel better longer.鈥

Robin and her husband Davie have been married for 18 years and have one daughter. They love to hike, farm, garden and travel. They hope to travel the world preaching and teaching.

Jayden Britton

Coordinator of Residential Life and Housing

jayden.britton@asburyseminary.edu     859.858.2027

Jayden is an M.Div. student here at 海角社区 and a graduate of Asbury University (2024). Jayden and his wife, Lauryn, are passionate about investing in Kingdom relationships and really good coffee. Prior to his role as Coordinator of Residential Life and Housing, Jayden spent a few years managing a coffee shop on Asbury University’s campus. Through this, and some youth ministry experience, Jayden learned that he was passionate about ensuring healthy relationships within the body of Christ.

Jayden and Lauryn also love going on evening walks, exploring the beautiful state of Kentucky, and spending time with their family in Dothan, Alabama. They are excited to be a part of this Asbury community and desire to give meaningful additions to the vibrant life that takes place on and off campus.

Taylor Diehl

Community Developer: Garden Coordinator

taylor.diehl@asburyseminary.edu     859.858.2097

Taylor is an M.Div. student here at 海角社区 and a graduate of Asbury University (2015). He and his wife, Joy, are passionate about God鈥檚 good world, and they have a strong conviction that Creation care and people care go hand in hand. Taylor began his journey of gardening in 2017, in a large plastic tub on his back porch, and he has been learning to care for plants both indoors and in the garden ever since! Throughout his time here as a student, Taylor has served as an intern on the chapel team and as a student chaplain for the Sundo Kim men鈥檚 dorm. He has grown a deep love for the ATS community, and he is happy and excited to share his passion for the earth with his friends and neighbors at the community garden.

Liz Ramos

Hospitality Assistant for Student Services

flordeliza.ramos@asburyseminary.edu     859.858.2097

Liz earned her undergraduate degree from the University of the Philippines and then dedicated herself to serving God as a missionary, ministering to students and professionals. After her missionary work, she became a college professor and a civilian instructor at the Philippine Military Academy. She also taught M.A. in Political Science as a graduate school professor at a university in her city. She then moved to the U.S. to pursue her passion for counseling, earning her M.A. in Mental Health Counseling here at 海角社区.

Liz enjoys planning and coordinating events, as well as keeping things organized and neat. She loves having coffee with friends, walking, and traveling. Most importantly, she strives to make people feel welcome and part of the community.