What We Do

Cross Strength Ministries

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Cross Strength Ministries

Cross Strength Ministries exists to bring the redemptive power of Jesus Christ into the darkest corners of brokenness—transforming men, healing families, and restoring communities. Rooted in Scripture and driven by a mission of Redemption, Restoration, and Recovery (R3), Cross Strength Ministries equips men and women to walk in true strength: spiritual, emotional, and physical.

R3: Redemption. Restoration. Recovery.

R3 is the domestic violence and sexual assault arm of Cross Strength Ministries, offering trauma-informed, biblically grounded programs for both victims and offenders. Through crisis management, education, and counseling, R3 helps individuals and families move from cycles of abuse toward lasting transformation and healing in Christ.

Certified Intervention & Education

Cross Strength Ministries operates Fit to Lead, a State-Certified Batterer Intervention Program (BIP) that integrates faith, psychological research, and accountability. “Fit to Lead” addresses root causes of abuse through the lens of repentance, responsibility, and renewal—helping men develop godly character and leadership in their homes and communities.

The ministry also offers parenting classes, relationship restoration courses, biblical counseling, and evangelism and awareness training for churches, schools, and service providers across the nation.

Leadership

Holly T. Ashley, M.S.

Holly T. Ashley holds a Master’s Degree in Forensic Psychology and serves as Director of R3: Redemption. Restoration. Recovery. Her background in trauma, criminal behavior, and crisis response informs her work with victims and offenders alike. Holly brings compassionate leadership, clinical insight, and Christ-centered wisdom to every classroom, counseling session, and crisis situation. She also speaks nationally on topics of domestic violence, sexual assault, and the psychological and spiritual dimensions of abuse and recovery.

A published author and a professional speaker, Holly combines clinical insight with a deep passion for ministry—addressing audiences nationwide on topics of domestic violence, sexual assault, biblical womanhood, and emotional healing. Her written and spoken work calls the Church to both justice and grace, pointing broken lives toward redemption in Christ.

David Ashley, M.Div., M.A. Apologetics, NASM

Known to many as the “Pastor of Pump,” David Ashley has over 35 years in the fitness industry and serves as Founder and Executive Director of Cross Strength Ministries. He holds a Master of Divinity, a Master’s in Apologetics, and is a National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) Certified Strength & Conditioning Coach.
David is a Bible teacher and Strength and Conditioning coach at Mt. Juliet Christian Academy, evangelist, street preacher, and men’s discipleship leader. His unique blend of theological depth and physical discipline drives the ministry’s mission: to build strong men who reflect the strength of Christ in every area of life.

He is also a published author, merging his expertise in theology, fitness, and apologetics to help men strengthen both body and soul for the glory of God.

Cross Strength Ministries

“True Strength is found at the foot of the cross” – Pastor David Ashley
Changing Lives. Restoring Families. Redeeming Generations.
CrossStrengthMinistries.org

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