September 25,  2024

Serve > Train > Compete Feature I Presented by Kessinger Lee

WILMORE, Ky.— Asbury Athletics is committed to providing student-athletes an opportunity to serve, train, and compete through college athletics for the glory of God. The Kessinger Lee sponsored Serve > Train > Compete Feature aims to highlight Asbury student-athletes pursuing this mission. 

Kessinger Lee presents Ben McNew as a Serve > Train > Compete featured student-athlete.

Ben McNew | Sport Management | Men's Basketball | Sr. | Nicholasville, KY

Ben is a senior on the men's basketball team at Asbury, majoring in sport management. He embodies the vision of Asbury University Athletics to use the platform of college athletics to share the light of Christ and compete for His glory. 

Ben has exemplified SERVE  by serving his teammates on and off the court.

He represents TRAIN  by his consistent hard-work on the court and commitment to pushing his teammates to be the best they can be.

Ben reflects COMPETE with his competitiveness on the court in competition.

View Ben's answers to questions we asked him below!

• What does serving, training, and competing for the glory of God mean to you?

Being able to use the gifts that God gave me is a blessing. I am fortunate enough to be able to play this game that I love , and playing it at Asbury university where we play in his name is everything. 

• Who are some of the coaches, faculty and staff that have impacted you at AU?

Coach Shouse has taught me a lot about the game of basketball, but more importantly taught me life lessons. Also, Dr. Dan Lewis has had a huge impact on me. A selfless professor who truly wants the best for his students and tries his best to guide them in the direction of Jesus.  
 

View Ben's answers to questions we asked him below!

• How have you grown spiritually during your time at Asbury?

Spending more time in the Bible , going to church more , and trying to serve others like Jesus would. 

• What advice would you give to new student-athletes coming to Asbury?

Come in with a open mind spiritually , work hard on the court/field , but remember this is bigger than the game you play; it’s all for the lord at the end of the day.