Hi, I am Ashley Tilford

Christian Author, Pastor, Mom to three, and advocate for helping parents raise whole, healed, Kingdom leaders right from their Family Room. I whole-heartedly believe that discipleship begins at home--but so does healing.

Here at Family Room Mission we are equipping Christian parents to raise whole, Spirit-led NextGen leaders by creating spaces where the body is nurtured, the soul is restored, and the spirit is ignited for God's mission. 

Family Room Mission is here to help you uncover your spiritual design, embrace your identity, and lead your family with clarity. When you walk in your gift and design, you're not just surviving-- you're rebuilding foundations for generations. 

This is my Story...

Founder of Family Room Mission
Wife • Mom of 3 • Full-Time Minister • Christian Author • NextGen Leader

I’m passionate about equipping Christian parents to raise the next generation of Kingdom leaders—right from their family room.

For the past eight years, I’ve served in NextGen Ministry in the local church, sharing the gospel with every generation. I hold an M.A. in Elementary Education, am a licensed pastor with the Assemblies of God (AG), and my heart beats for NextGen, Family, and Biblical Counseling ministries.

My Story

I grew up in church my whole life, but it wasn’t until I was 30 that I had a life-changing encounter with Jesus. Soon after, I stepped into ministry as a children’s pastor. As I discipled kids each week, I noticed a troubling pattern: many homes lacked intentional discipleship, and I realized my own upbringing had been the same.

I knew there had to be a better way. So, I dove deep into Scripture, searching for God’s original design for the family unit. What I discovered changed everything:

Parents are meant to be the primary disciple-makers of their children.

My husband and I began applying these biblical principles in our own home. We started healing as a family and formed a Family Team on Mission—integrating our gifts, callings, and God-given design into everyday conversations. As we built identity in our children and aligned our lives with God’s purposes, our family room became our first mission field.

From House Church to Campus Ministry

In 2020, we followed God’s call to leave our local church and plant a house church. It wasn’t easy, but it was incredible to see how our living room became a place of worship, discipleship, and community—not only for our kids but for other families as well.

Then, in 2022, God opened the door to move our house church into an empty church building next to a university. Soon, the building filled with young adults hungry for God’s Word. We continued to model discipleship through the home, integrating the house church DNA into our growing community.

Discipleship Through Story

During this season, God placed another unique calling on my heart: to write fiction with purpose. I began creating stories that wove biblical truths into engaging narratives. These stories helped students and children see themselves in God’s bigger story, making discipleship both personal and powerful.

My passion is to teach, train, and inspire the next generation to live a lifestyle of discipleship—whether that’s through family rhythms, creative resources, or hands-on ministry.

Join the Mission

I’m so glad you’re here. My prayer is that the tools, training, and resources you find through Family Room Mission will help you turn your own home into a vibrant mission field for Jesus Christ.

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