Our Story
The ministry exists to reveal the heart of Jesus to the world—through community, discipleship, service, and the simple, sacred act of being available. Under her leadership, Eight48 continues to grow in both reach and impact, reminding women everywhere that healing begins with faith, that identity is found in Christ, and that even the smallest yes can change everything.
Meet Our Founder
Ashley Renee is the Founder of Eight48 Ministries, a ministry born from an unwavering “yes” to God. After moving to San Diego with her family, Ashley felt a persistent nudge from God urging her start a Bible study. She thought it might be a small way to find friendship in a new city—but God had so much more in mind.
What began as a small Bible study on the beach quickly revealed itself to be the foundation of something far more powerful: a ministry anchored in healing, hope, and identity found in Jesus Christ. Every step, every gathering, and every brave “yes” became a building block for something greater. Eight48 Ministries, named by God after Luke 8:48, captures beautifully the heart of Jesus while also very boldly and courageously reminding us of our true identity, Daughter of the most High King.
Ashley Renee carries a deep conviction that the world doesn't just need more programs, events, church buildings, pupils —it needs people who are willing to say yes to God and live out the Gospel with radical love, unwavering truth, and relentless availability. Her leadership reflects that belief: Spirit-led, deeply compassionate, and fiercely committed to helping people rise into their God-given identity.
Under her guidance, Eight48 has become more than a ministry. It's a boundary-less movement—one that reaches women and their family across all backgrounds, ages, and stories, drawing them into authentic community and sending them out with the heart of Jesus. Every gathering, every baptism, every moment of healing is a testament to how God can multiply just one surrendered “yes”.
Ashley Renee see’s Eight48 as the ultimate permission to personally experience life abundantly through Jesus Christ. She defines this as “freedom” and leads with an expectant heart that men, women, and children all over the world will have access to this, learn about and take hold of this freedom. She leads with her heart rooted in radical love, authenticity, and the truth of Jesus.
Meet Our President
Alicia Gavin is the President of Eight48 Ministries, a ministry she observed being built from the ground up by the Founders continual "yes" to God and leading of the Holy Spirit. After moving to San Diego with her family, Alicia had a divine encounter with what would soon become her best friend, Ashley Renee. She thought she was going to just walk alongside and help birth God's vision through Ashley Renee—but God had more to come.
What began as a helper serving however she could while watching God miraculously move, she herself was receiving her own healing and preparation: God revealing and building up the leader He has always called her to be as she stands firmly grounded in her true identity in Jesus Christ.
Rooted and healed, Daughter of the most High King.
Alicia Gavin see’s Eight48 as a beautiful invitation into slowing down from the high paced culture we live and learn how to build an intimate relationship with Jesus Christ. Through dwelling, resting, and abiding with our Heavenly Father. Allowing Him into every place of our being, to have and to hold our entire heart. Learning to trust Him in every season and allowing Him to comfort in the discomforts that life brings, instilling that He is truly GOOD, through it all.
Yes, Jesus Loves You!
It's one thing to know it.... It's an entirely different thing to believe it!
