SAVANNAH, GA – July 10, 2025 –Asbury Memorial Church has announced the lineup of speakers for their 2025 Summer Preaching Series. Worship services will be held at 11:15 a.m. every Sunday throughout the summer at the church 1008 E. Henry St., Savannah.
The summer series will begin on Sunday, July 13 with Rev. Jennifer Friedman. Rev. Friedman is an Orlando, Florida native, and a Co-Vice President of the Southeastern region of the Federation of Christian ministries. She has her bachelor’s in music from Stetson University and Master of Divinity from Palmer Theological Seminary of Eastern University. She has over 20 years of ministry experience with youth and young adults, both in and outside of the Parish, international missions, worship ministry, and hospital and hospice chaplaincy. Rev. Friedman moved to Savannah in August 2024 and currently serves as a MS Navigator with the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.
Next up, on Sunday, July 20, Asbury Memorial will host Rabbi Robert Haas. Rabbi Haas, a native of McAllen Texas, became the 14th spiritual leader of Congregation Mickve Israel in Savannah in 2012. After receiving his B. S. from the University of Texas at Austin, he began his first career as an elementary school teacher before matriculating at Hebrew Union College in Jerusalem and Los Angeles, where he earned his master’s degree and Rabbinical Ordination. Following graduation, he served as an associate rabbi in Dallas and in Houston, Texas. He then spent a year volunteering in Africa with American Jewish World Service before moving to Savannah to serve in his current position as the rabbi for the third oldest congregation in America. Rabbi Haas is also a sought-after comedian, lecturer, preacher, and interfaith leader, regularly speaking and performing for organizations, radio shows, colleges, theaters, houses of worship, and institutions.
On Sunday, July 27 Rev. August Alderman, Associate Minister at Asbury Memorial and Savannah native, will address the congregation. Rev. Alderman is also a member of the preaching team at Wesley Oak and was ordained in May 2025 at Asbury Memorial. He earned his Master of Divinity at Chicago Theological Seminary. He served Clinical Pastoral Education at Hospice Savannah and completed Field Placement with Asbury Memorial as Ministerial Intern.
The series will continue Sunday, Aug. 3 with Dr. Danielle Pilgrim, a native of Trinidad and Tobago and New York. Dr. Phillips is a passionate advocate for social justice, dedicated to driving positive change through public speaking, education, strategic advocacy, and impactful public policy. After earning her B.S. in Community Health Education from York College, she pursued a Master of Divinity as Andrews University, where she deepened her passion for service and justice-centered leadership. Dr. Pilgrim later earned her Ph.D. in Community Engagement with an emphasis in Public Policy from Point Park University, focusing her research on racial inequity and public policy.
Chris Kincade will speak to the congregation on Sunday, Aug. 10. Kincade has been part of the Asbury Memorial family for 19 years and currently serves as Youth Director for Asbury Memorial and Wesley Oak, and Communications Director for Asbury Memorial.
The series concludes Aug. 17 with J.J. Collins, who moved to Savannah in late 2013. Collins has been Wesley Oak’s choir director since 2014 and currently serves on their preaching team. She is currently in seminary, pursuing her Masters of Divinity degree at Mercer University. She holds a Master of Music in voice from Peabody Conservatory and is a professional vocalist and vocal instructor. She is also a commercial real estate paralegal at Hunter Maclean.
“We are thrilled to welcome our guest speakers for this year’s Summer Preaching Series. Each one brings a unique voice and perspective that enriches our community and deepens our understanding of faith. It is a privilege to open our doors and hearts to these inspiring leaders, and we look forward to the wisdom and encouragement they will share with us,” said Asbury Memorial Senior Minister Rev. Billy Hester, who will return on Sunday, Aug. 24.
Asbury Memorial Church welcomes all people, no matter their age, gender, race, sexual orientation, economic status, or any other demographic. For more information, please visit www.asburymemorial.org.
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