Rev. Ashley Anne Sipe is a passionate United Methodist pastor, visionary leader, and prophetic storyteller dedicated to creating a world where all belong. A native Texan, she holds a Bachelor of Science in Sociology from Texas A&M University and a Master of Divinity from Duke University. Ordained as an elder in 2020, she serves as Lead Pastor of Vista Ridge UMC, bringing a bold vision for justice, hope, and transformation.

Her ministry journey has spanned diverse contexts, from leading congregations in North Carolina to serving in the favelas of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, at the Instituto Central de Povo—an experience that solidified her lifelong commitment to serving Jesus with unwavering faith. She carries that commitment with her daily, reflected in the tattoo on her wrist that reads, “fiel até o fim” (faithful until the end).

Rev. Ashley Anne actively shapes the church’s future as the Texas Impact Board Representative for the Horizon Texas Conference and as a participant in leadership initiatives, including the Advanced Pastoral Leadership cohort and the Courageous Leaders Imperative through the Texas Methodist Foundation.

Beyond the pulpit, her most cherished roles are wife and mother. She met her husband, Jonathan, in 2016, and together they are raising two daughters, Jorja, a freshman at Texas A&M, and Everly Joy, a spirited 7-year-old with presidential aspirations. Rev. Ashley Anne believes that raising strong women is one of the most profound ways to transform the world—starting with her own.