About Welcome Ministries

WHERE FAITH BECOMES FAMILY, AND TRANSFORMATION BECOMES A LIFESTYLE.

Welcome Ministries exists to create a biblical, holistic, and relational pathway for people to grow - spiritually, emotionally, and practically. We are a community committed to living out the Gospel, walking in truth, and building disciples who impact their families, neighborhoods, and the world.

Our Mission

To cultivate disciples who live transformed lives through the Word of God, authentic community, and Spirit-filled growth.

Our Vision

To see individuals and families healed, strengthened, and equipped to walk out their God-given purpose with confidence, boldness, and clarity.

Our Heartbeat

Welcome Ministries is built on three pillars:

Discipleship That Transforms

Not motivation. Not hype. Real spiritual formation. Real growth. Real change.

Community That Feels Like Home

No performance. No perfection. Just real people walking with a real God, together.

Purpose That Moves You Forward

We help people discover their voice, gifts, and assignment - then walk it out with courage.

Our Communities

Dynamic groups designed to meet people where they are.

Virtuous Women

Women

A sisterhood committed to spiritual growth, emotional health, purpose, and godly womanhood.

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EGT: Experiencing God Together

Preteens + Teens

A safe and life-giving space for preteens and teens to grow in faith, identity, and leadership.

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Bible Ninjas

Kids

High-energy, interactive Bible study for kids - helping them love the Word and live it out.

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Men of Valor

Men

A brotherhood for men to grow in strength, accountability, and spiritual maturity.

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Young & Anchored

Young Adults

Young adults navigating life, purpose, relationships, and faith while staying rooted in God.

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Committed to the Covenant

Marriage

A marriage ministry equipping couples to build Christ-centered relationships that last.

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What We Value

Biblical TruthThe Word of God is our foundation and final authority.
Transformation Over InspirationWe don't gather to feel good - we gather to be changed.
Authentic RelationshipsNo masks. No facades. Real community rooted in grace and truth.
Spiritual FormationPrayer, worship, Scripture, and discipline - lived out daily.
Generational ImpactWe pour into kids, teens, adults, and families because discipleship is generational.

Our Story

Welcome Ministries began with a simple but powerful conviction: people are hungry for real community, real discipleship, and real encounters with God.

What started as Bible studies and relational gatherings has become a growing ministry spanning kids, teens, young adults, and adults - all connected by one heartbeat: to help people meet Jesus, grow in Him, and walk out their purpose.

"Welcome shouldn't be conditional. Discipleship is a calling. Community should feel like home."

What Makes Us Different

  • Clear teaching rooted in Scripture
  • Authentic relationships and safe spaces
  • Spirit-led guidance and practical application
  • Multi‑generational discipleship
  • Community impact and outreach

Meet Our Leaders

Servant leaders committed to walking with you in truth, growth, and grace.

Tiffynee Terry-Thomas

Tiffynee Terry‑Thomas

President & Co‑Founder

Leading with a heart for discipleship, emotional healing, and generational impact.

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Ashleigh Smith

Ashleigh Smith

Vice President & Co‑Founder

Passionate about helping children and families experience Jesus in everyday life.

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Shontee Moorehead

Ryeshia Brockington

Chief Adminstrative Officer

ensuring clarity, structure, and seamless execution across every area of Welcome Ministries.

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Azaria Henderson

Shenna Brown-Elliott

Chief of Finance

stewarding the resources of Welcome Ministries with integrity, excellence, and Kingdom-minded strategy.

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Expanding the Vision

God is growing Welcome Ministries beyond what we can do alone. We're building new pathways for discipleship, outreach, leadership development, and community care - and we invite you to be part of what's next.

If Welcome has impacted your life, this is your chance to help us reach more people, develop more leaders, and create more spaces where faith becomes family.

Ways You Can Partner

  • Give financially to fuel what's ahead
  • Serve on a team or in a community
  • Pray with us for direction and impact
  • Share Welcome with someone who needs family

We'd love to welcome you in.

Whether you're exploring faith or growing deeper - there's room for you at the table.