Our Team

Ashlyn Swenson loves her work here at Ascension leading the High School youth, organizing the children’s ministry programs, and keeping in touch with visitors and new members. She has been on staff for one year, but has called Ascension home for seven.

Her favorite bible verse is Romans 8:38-39 (her confirmation verse): “For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, 39 nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.”

The greatest blessings in her life are her husband Josh and her two kids, Crosby (3) and Colbie (9 months). When she isn’t surrounded by toddler-induced chaos at home, she loves supporting the arts around Orlando, trying local restaurants, and watching Brewers baseball.

Ed is the caretaker of the church building and grounds.  He sees to it that the buildings and rooms and grounds are kept clean and take care of repairs needed. He also takes care in setting up for needs for any events at the church, that is weddings, funerals or special church events.

He and his wife, Carol, joined Ascension shortly after they moved from Mt. Dora in 2004. They are blessed with one son, Jerry, and a lovely granddaughter, Olivia, who recently started college at Florida State University in Tallahassee.

His favorite Bible verse is Psalm 46:10: “Be still and know that I am God.”

In his free time, Ed enjoys cooking and repairing old cars. He is a die-hard Chicago bears fan, and his greatest accomplishment in life is having the love and respect of his family and friends.

James oversees all of the media at Ascension. His qualifications include over 10 years of experience creating and overseeing media of all types for various organizations across central Florida. He has played vital roles in the development of the artistic aspects of material used to help promote and develop branding and awareness through television, the internet, and other media sources. He currently holds the rank of Supervisor, Creative Content for a prominent, non-profit television station in our community.