Ashlee Young — Candidate Profile

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ASHLEEYOUNG

Worship Leader

Presented to Faith Chapel

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her story

A life shaped by service.

“My goals will never include a title or a role. My goal will always be to serve.”

Ashlee Young is a worship leader, licensed minister, mother, and leadership developer whose story has been shaped by church, family, formation, and faithful service.

Born in French Camp and raised in Stockton, California, Ashlee was born and raised at New Greater Love COGIC. Ministry was not something she discovered later; it was part of the environment that formed her from childhood.

Her formal staff leadership began at New Greater Love COGIC from 2006 to 2012, where she served as Youth & Young Adult Minister of Music and Fine Arts Director. From 2007 to 2009, she also served as Junior Chairlady for the California Northwest Jurisdiction of the Church of God in Christ.

2006

formal staff ministry began

reported direct reports / ministry team scope

faith journey

Not performance. Presence.

Ashlee grew up in church, memorized Scripture, and knew how to “do church,” but she describes her surrendered relationship with God as something that became solid in adulthood.

Her words are clear: “Now, I love Him and I act like it. Every day is an opportunity to get to know Him more, love the way He loves, and forgive the way He forgives.”

She describes her calling as disrupting atmospheres that are not conducive for worship and creating spaces that promote changed behavior.

ministry philosophy

The posture matters more than the spotlight.

Ashlee does not frame ministry around visibility or platform. She says, “I’m a worship leader and I just want my posture to stand out enough for people to be drawn to God, not me.”

Over the last decade, her view of ministry has become more integrated and personal. Ministry is not just the role or title a person holds at church; it is the way they live.

Her greatest disappointment in ministry has been seeing performative efforts valued over the presence of God. That conviction gives her worship leadership a clear center: Jesus, formation, and spiritual substance.

five voices

NURTURERGUARDIAN

Nurturer

They intuitively feel how an organization will react to new ideas. They defend values; people will always come before profit. They function as the relational oil inside teams and organizations. They take genuine delight in celebrating the achievements of others and are natural team players.

Guardian

A champion of responsibility and stewardship. Respects and values logic, order, procedure, and process. Seeks clarity as well as logical and proven decision-making criteria, even if they have to ask tough questions to get there. They always try to make sure the team is making the best decision possible.

experience

resume

A resume built through faithful rooms.

2006–2012

Youth & Young Adult Minister of Music

New Greater Love COGIC • Stockton, CA

6years on staff

COGICearly formation

Born and raised in the ministry environment of New Greater Love COGIC.
Began serving on staff in 2006.
Served as Youth & Young Adult Minister of Music.
Served as Fine Arts Director, helping shape creative and ministry expression.
Led and supported youth and young adult worship environments.
Developed early instincts around worship, preparation, team care, and servant leadership.
Built a foundation for lifelong ministry service and next-generation development.

2007–2009

Junior Chairlady

California Northwest Jurisdiction • Church of God in Christ

2years served

Youthjurisdictional leadership

Served in jurisdictional youth leadership within the California Northwest Jurisdiction of COGIC.
Contributed to youth and ministry leadership beyond the local church context.
Supported youth ministry expression, service, and leadership participation.
Gained broader exposure to ministry organization, collaboration, and regional church leadership.
Strengthened her foundation in structure, service, and servant leadership.
Developed early comfort leading in rooms with multi-church ministry context.
Continued building the ministry posture that would shape her worship leadership later.

2014–2020

Minister of Music

Humanity Baptist Church • City to Confirm

6years served

Served as Minister of Music for approximately six years.
Led worship ministry, choir leadership, and volunteer development.
Provided structure and consistency for worship ministry execution.
Supported worship environments across multiple seasons of church life.
Invested in singers, musicians, and volunteers through preparation and encouragement.
Saw significant growth with the worship team and choir.
Provided practical leadership for services, ministry moments, and worship team development.

2020–2024

Worship Leader

Greater Christ Temple • City to Confirm

4years served

2→10young adult growth

Served as Worship Leader from 2020 to 2024.
Started a youth and young adult worship team.
Grew the young adult worship team from two participants to ten active team members.
Led worship with a focus on spiritual authenticity and team engagement.
Invested in emerging worship leaders through encouragement and coaching.
Supported spiritual and musical development for young adult team members.
Created worship environments that helped young adults grow in confidence and service.

Current Assignment

Worship Director

New Season Church • Sacramento / Roseville, CA

3campuses

48volunteers in rotation

Serves as Worship Director across three campuses.
Oversees all band members, worship leaders, and worship volunteers.
Leads worship ministry operations and worship team development.
Built the worship team from approximately seven volunteers to forty-eight volunteers in rotation.
Leads weekly development groups for aspiring team members.
Provides one-on-one vocal coaching, spiritual development, and personal mentoring.
Creates monthly check-ins, prayer rhythms, worship gatherings, and worship leader meetings.
Develops healthy leadership pipelines for worship ministry sustainability.

Professional Leadership

Hazardous Lead

Defense Logistics Agency • U.S. Department of Defense
Federal workplace certification
Active Credential
Federal workplace certification
Active Credential

30employees managed

WL-6hazardous & secure branch

Serves as a Hazardous Lead for the Defense Logistics Agency.
Manages approximately thirty employees.
Serves as a WL-6 for the Hazardous & Secure Branch.
Holds a top secret clearance.
Holds a hazardous certificate with the U.S. Department of Defense
Federal workplace certification
Active Credential
Federal workplace certification
Active Credential.
Brings security awareness, operational discipline, and organizational leadership into ministry environments.
Demonstrates responsibility, structure, and consistency across professional, ministry, and family leadership lanes.

candidate insights

How she thinks.

ministry priority

“Ministry is the way you live. I love God and I love His people regardless of background, culture, or status.”

lead pastor expectation

“My only expectation of a lead pastor is to lead with biblical principles.”

what frustrates her

It frustrates her when churches do not adequately equip or prepare the next generation.

what stands out

She does not aim to stand out above peers. She wants her posture to draw people to God, not herself.

church alignment

“I don’t attempt to align with churches that I’m not currently assigned to.”

ideal culture

Healthy and Christ-centered.

key motivation

To lead people to Jesus in ministry and in life.

favorite movie

The Notebook

favorite dessert

Chocolate Chip Ice Cream

greatest misconception

“People think I’m an extrovert.”

family

Mother first.

Tate & Tyler

Ashlee is the proud mother of two sons, Tate and Tyler. Her role as a mother is not secondary to her leadership story — it is one of the places where her leadership has been most deeply formed.

She has never moved her sons before, but she describes them as maturing and capable of adjusting. That matters because this is not simply a ministry transition; it is a family discernment process.

References consistently describe her family life as intentional, stable, and God-honoring. They note her ability to care for her family, serve her professional role, and lead in church with excellence.

For Ashlee, leadership begins before a stage. It begins at home through consistency, care, sacrifice, presence, and stewardship.

references

What others say.

Ashlee brings a well-rounded skill set that includes leadership, communication, organization, and team development.

Ashley Yarbrough

Colleague / Friend • 18 years

Ashlee is driven, consistent, compassionate and genuine with all of the members that worked on the team alongside us.

Jocelyn Ware

Colleague • 5 years

Her warmth and humane nature allows teams to feel confident, embrace challenges and serve alongside her.

Joe Douglass

Ministry Colleague / Music / Friend • 10 years

I’ve watched her empower people, share platforms, refute and stop competition, and build people up.

Charvis Franklin

Colleague • 1 year

She is creative, passionate, and has an excellent ability to build and strengthen teams.

Ashley Yarbrough

Colleague / Friend • 18 years

She will cultivate an atmosphere in which people can thrive, grow, and feel valued.

Jocelyn Ware

Colleague • 5 years

She leads with humility, consistency, and genuine care for the people serving around her.

Joe Douglass

Ministry Colleague / Music / Friend • 10 years

She has a rare ability to correct, encourage, and build culture without making people feel small.

Charvis Franklin

Colleague • 1 year

education & development

Prepared through study, service, and certification.

education

High School Diploma

Brookside Christian High School
Stockton, California
Completed 2009

college coursework

60+ College Units

Reedley Community College
Delta College
Central Valley, California
60+ Units Completed • No Degree

ministry

Licensed Minister

Assemblies of God
Licensed Minister of Music & Worship
March 2025

professional certification

Hazardous Certificate

U.S. Department of Defense
Federal workplace certification
Active Credential
Federal workplace certification
Active Credential

salary

minimum

$100K

minimum salary

desired

$125K

desired salary

current

$160,000

current salary approx.

final positioning

An experienced worship leader who builds people.

Ashlee Young’s strongest presentation is not celebrity, platform, or performance. It is faithful leadership: worship, family, discipline, development, and a life that consistently points people back to Jesus.