Living IN SPITE OF ministries is devoted to, Encouraging, Educating, and Equipping people to use their IN SPITE OF situations as a catalyst for serving Christ and helping others.
Whether they be physical, emotional, or spiritual challenges, we all have an IN SPITE OF in our lives. Far too often we allow our circumstances to define who we are; when God wants us to see our trials as opportunities to experience His grace and strength. Our IN SPITE OF situations are designed to build us into the people God intends us to be, so that we can demonstrate His great love to the world.
John Ashley and his wife Joann have co-authored the book IN SPITE OF: The Johnny Ashley Story. A book written about their son, Johnny’s life, and the inspiration he was to countless people. The book is also a testimony of how the Lord has sustained their family through the many years of having their faith consistently put to the test.
It is their firm belief that God gave them their son Johnny, and His strength so that they can use what the Lord has taught them to be a help to others. Everyone has an “In Spite Of ” in their lives; some big, some small in comparison, but each one is real to those experiencing them.
John has also authored the book The Compassionate Shepherd. This book teaches the best practices to use while trying to help others that are going through trials and grief. He uses the Word of God and practical experience to help people, help people.
With great passion and compassion, John will encourage and challenge those in his audience to see their “In Spite Of” in a different light; not as a problem that God has allowed into their lives, but as an opportunity to see God’s power in operation personally.
John and Joann have a special place in their hearts for caregivers. They know firsthand many of the challenges they face and desire to be a help and encouragement to them. Evangelist Ashley is currently traveling and preaching and sharing Johnny’s story with his new endeavor, LIVING IN SPITE OF Ministries.