January 6,  2025

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 Jackson Raby as a Serve > Train > Compete featured student-athlete.

Jackson Raby | Business Administration | Men's Golf | Fr. | Cincinnati, OH.

Jackson is a freshman on the men's golf team at Asbury, majoring in business administration. 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. 

Jackson has exemplified SERVE  by serving his teammates on and off the course.

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

Jackson reflects COMPETE with his competitiveness on the course in competition.

View Jackson'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 serve, train, and compete for the glory of God means that I get to live out my faith through the abilities that God has given me. Whether this is in sports or serving others, the overall goal is to make God the center of everything.

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

Coach Crouse has been a big role model and has impacted me the most. He has allowed me to grow in my spiritual walk with God while also pushing me to be the best athlete that I can be. 
 

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

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

During my time at Asbury so far, I have seen lots of growth in my spiritual side. The ability to surround myself with a community like Asbury is one of the biggest factors that has played a role in this. Being able to attend Chapel services every week is another way that I have been able to strengthen my relationship with God. 

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

Some advice I would give new student-athletes coming to Asbury would be to prioritize the opportunities that God gives them. I would also say that setting goals to push yourself and strive to compete for the glory of God is important.