A century after Asbury 's final open - air sermon , Asbury Seminary was formed as an independent non-denominational seminary to carry on the passionate ministry of these Arminian forefathers .
Thousands came to know Christ through the ministry of circuit riders like Francis Asbury and Thomas Coke .
A century after Francis Asbury 's final open - air sermon , Asbury Seminary was formed as an independent non-denominational seminary to carry on the passionate ministry of these Arminian forefathers .
Thousands came to know Christ through the ministry of circuit riders like Francis Asbury and Thomas Coke .