Ashleigh Smith is the Vice President and Co-Founder of Welcome Ministries. She is honored to serve in this role, alongside her husband Andy, with whom she has been married for nearly a decade. Together, they are the proud parents of three boys.

As both a mother and an educator, Ashleigh is passionate about helping children develop a real relationship with Jesus. She leads the Children's Bible Study at Welcome Ministries and also facilitates Spiritual and Leadership Development Training for the ministry’s Executive Staff.

Ashleigh came to know the Lord and was baptized at a young age. While she walked with Jesus throughout her life, it wasn’t until the Covid pandemic that she realized her need to fully surrender every area of her life to God. This experience was a wake-up call, prompting her to release control and let God lead. Shortly after this realization, her sister-in-love invited her to a virtual Bible study group, where the Lord reignited her passion for Him. Since then, she has been devoted to sharing her faith journey with humility, openness, and transparency.

Ashleigh is most passionate about discipleship. In addition to her focus on children's ministry, she mentors young leaders, coaches parents, teaches the Word, and builds community through service, working together for God's Kingdom.