ABOUT ASHBURN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Ashburn Presbyterian Church is affiliated with the Fellowship Community (TFC). TFC is a network of churches and leaders called together to proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ by growing in Christ’s likeness, living by God’s Word, and joining in God’s mission in the world.

 

At the heart of The Fellowship Community, is the desire to reclaim a covenanted biblical community, where we are united by a clearly articulated theology, a shared commitment to disciple-making, and a culture of encouragement and accountability.

MEET THE PASTOR

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Jesus said to him, " I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." (John 14:6)

Reverend Robert Zemke assumed the role of Pastor at Ashburn Presbyterian Church in December 2020, coming to Virginia after spending ten years as a pastor in Long Island. Robert spent his undergraduate years at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. After graduating he became a campus staff member with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship in Milwaukee, then went on to receive his Master of Divinity degree at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. He moved to New York City where he taught Bible and History at the Geneva School of Manhattan for four years and was also a full-time youth worker. He completed his Doctor of Ministry at Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia, PA in May 2025. Robert and his wife, Flavia, reside in Ashburn with their three children: Luisa, Benjamin and Mariana.

WHO WE ARE

APC's Mission

Our mission is to glorify God in all we do. We strive to make and equip disciples of Christ. We look to be empowered by the Holy Spirit to love and serve others through word and deed.

Statement of Faith

APC's Values

Gospel-Centered
Fellowship-Driven
Mission-Focused

APC LEADERSHIP

Elders

Back - Alan Geary, Chad McClelland

Front - Tracy Niess, Anita Wallace, Dolores Curtis, Renee Whitmiree

(not pictured - Rebecca Hall, Carl Gunderson, Michael Colon)

 

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Elders are the spiritual leaders of the church. Based on historical church leadership as found in the scriptures (1 Peter 5: 1-4 and 1 Timothy 3: 1-7) elders set an example to the congregation in their service.

Deacons

Back - Dave Krzywicki, Paul Vickers, Ethan Resau, Ryan Rockenbaugh, Cooper Niess

Front- Emily Colon, Melissa Hassinger, Ruth Rockenbaugh

(not pictured - Meg Desmedt, Andrea McAleese)

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Deacons provide the caring connection of the church among its members. The first identification of deacons being assigned to care for the members of the church is recorded in Acts 6:1-6 when the Apostles chose seven others to attend to these duties so the twelve could continue with the ministry of the Word.

APC STAFF

Brenda Shapbell

Children's Director

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Brenda became the Children’s Ministry Director in 2011. In addition to this role she also directs the church’s weekday preschool, Celebration Preschool. She earned a M.Ed. in Early Childhood Education from Liberty University. Brenda loves teaching children about how much Jesus loves them and how uniquely and wonderfully they are made.

 

Brenda is the proud mother of 3 grown children and “GiGi” to 4 wonderful grandsons. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family, reading, crafting, shopping, walking, and spoiling her grandsons. Brenda loves serving the Lord at APC.

Sara Resau

Office Administrator

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Sara is our office administrator, and has been a member here at our church for over 20 years. Sara is married with two kids who are active in the church's youth group.  Sara enjoys participating in the ladies' Wednesday morning bible study and playing Mexican Train (Dominoes) each month at church.

APC HISTORY

  1. Founded in 1876, Ashburn Presbyterian Church was orginally called the Farmwell Presbyterian Church, the former name of the Village of Ashburn.
  2. The historic sanctuary was erected in 1878 on 10.3 acres of land just south of the community.
  3. APC was a small rural church until the congregation began to experience dramatic growth in the 1990's.
  4. APC's facilities have expanded over the years, adding a fellowship hall, new sanctuary and staff offices, and preschool classrooms.