David Strong

Church Administrator; Assistant Organist
(585) 271-1050 x110
dstrong@asburyfirst.org

David holds two positions at Asbury First. He has been Assistant Organist (part-time) since 1987, was Music Administrator 2010-2017 and, in 2017, assumed the full-time role as Church Administrator.

David retired from the University of Rochester (UR) in 2016, after holding staff and leadership positions throughout the UR and at Cornell University, including Vice Chair for Administration in Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at UR Medicine, Senior Associate Dean for Administration and Finance at the Eastman School of Music, and Associate Director for Administration Wilmot Cancer Institute at the UR, and Associate Dean for Business Affairs at Cornell University’s School of Hotel Administration. He holds undergraduate degrees from Ithaca College (music) and UR (psychology) and a master’s degree in health systems administration from Rochester Institute of Technology. He currently serves on the Upper New York Conference Board of Pension & Health Benefits. He is a Certified Church Administrator (CCA) through the National Association of Church Business Administrators/The Church Network. David and his wife Jeanne have two daughters, Mackenzie, a mental health therapist, and Jacqueline, a physician and physical therapist. In his spare time he likes to travel, exercise, cook, read, and listen to all types of music, particularly English choral music and jazz.

Favorite Scripture Verse

Colossians 2:6-7

So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing in thankfulness.

Duane Prill

Principal Organist
dprill@asburyfirst.org

Duane joined the Asbury First music staff in the fall of 1996. Prior to Asbury First, he served as director of music at Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Transfiguration in Rochester. Duane earned his master of music degree as a scholarship student in organ performance from Eastman School of Music and his bachelor of music degree summa cum laude from Ohio Wesleyan University. Post-graduate studies were with David Craighead. In addition to enjoying an active church music career, he is tonal director for Parsons Pipe Organ Builders, Canandaigua, N.Y., where he is responsible for scaling, voicing, and tonal finishing their instruments.

Duane is a colleague member of the American Institute of Organbuilders, where he has served as vice-president. He has also been dean and sub dean of the Rochester Chapter of the American Guild of Organists and is a member of the Organ Historical Society and the Rochester Theatre Organ Society. His compact disc titled, "Celebrate!" featured music for two trumpets and organ. Duane has also served as organist for the Rochester Oratorio Society, as well as for ensembles including Madrigalia and Concentus, accompanying concerts both locally and abroad.

Favorite Scripture Verse

Romans 8:28

All things to work together for good to those who love the Lord, to those who are called according to His purpose.

Holly Temming

Children's Music & Ministry; Revenue & Payroll Specialist
(585) 271-1050 x114
htemming@asburyfirst.org

Holly joined the Asbury Children's Ministry staff in the Fall of 2015. She grew up in Tulsa, Oklahoma and received her bachelor of music degree in vocal performance from Oklahoma City University. She has taught private voice and piano, worked in healthcare management, and been a stay-at-home mom. She is a past member of Syracuse Vocal Ensemble, Madrigalia, and the Rochester Oratorio Society, and has been an ensemble member with Syracuse Opera.

Holly and her husband, Ryan, have attended Asbury since 2013 and have two children. Holly enjoys choral music, cooking, yoga and being with children. She is so thankful for the opportunity to share God's love and joy with children at Asbury First.

Favorite Scripture Verse

1 Peter 4:8

Above all, love each other deeply because love covers a multitude of sins.

David Stith

Director of Communications
(585) 271-1050 x109
dstith@asburyfirst.org

David was named the Director of Communications at Asbury First in 2023. 

Raised in Buffalo, David comes to us most recently from NYC where he worked on the design team at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and was an Art Director in the NYC new classical music scene.

Deb Bullock-Smith

Office and Data Manager
(585) 271-1050 x117
dbullocksmith@asburyfirst.org

Deb has been a member of Asbury First since 2001 and has enjoyed playing handbells with the Asbury Ringers for many years. Before coming to Asbury First, Deb worked as an IT consultant and trainer, and as general manager for two small companies. She grew up in Newark, NY, but has lived in the South Wedge neighborhood in Rochester for over 20 years with her spouse, Melissa. In her spare time, Deb enjoys walking, knitting, sewing, quilting, and spending time with family. 

Favorite Scripture Verse

1 Corinthians 13:13

And now these three remain: faith, hope, and love. But the greatest of these is love.  

Dr. Lawrence Dugan

Director of Youth Theater
ldugan@asburyfirst.org

Larry has been working with youth and directing theater in the Rochester area since 1978. In 1986, he joined the staff at Brighton High School as artistic director. He has also directed for numerous local theater companies and school districts in the role of both artistic and music director/conductor. 

Larry has a bachelors degree from Nazareth College in Performing Arts Management, a Masters from SUNY Brockport in Education Administration and a Doctorate in Management from the University of Maryland. Larry joined the staff of Asbury in 2007 as director of the youth theater program. 

Larry and his wife Paula were married at Asbury in 1991 and have proudly brought their four children up in the church.

Favorite Scripture Verse

Matthew 6: 28-30

And why are ye anxious concerning raiment? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin: yet I say unto you, that even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. But if God doth so clothe the grass of the field, which today is, and to-morrow is cast into the oven, shall he not much more clothe you—you of little faith?

Sylvester Norman

Community Outreach Center Cook
 

Sylvester was born in Montgomery, Alabama. From there he moved to Westchester County, to the Bronx, and then to Rochester about 35 years ago. He has been cooking with Asbury First for 9 years. Along with cooking, he enjoys fishing and gardening.

Shannon Coleman

Community Outreach Center Associate
scoleman@asburyfirst.org

Shannon was born in Holley, NY and moved to Rochester in 2010, and began working with the Community Outreach Center in September, 2023. She enjoys volunteering, traveling the world, and building skate parks.