Pastor's Biography

Carlton B. Ashby, Jr.

Pastor, Olive Grove Baptist Church

The Ministry of Elder Carlton B. Ashby, Jr. extends over 10 years.  Under the tutelage of his former Pastor, the late Reverend Dr. Jake Manley, Sr., Elder Ashby began working in the ministry as a member of Bethany Baptist Church, Chesapeake, Virginia.   While there, he served diligently as the Assistant to the Minister of Music and Director of Choirs.  Upon receiving his call to preach the Gospel in January 2018, Elder Ashby continued ministry work until being licensed in 2019 and ordained in 2022 by Reverend H. Patrick Cason.

Elder Ashby has served the Virginia Beach and Suffolk Public School Systems as a substitute teacher and a Teacher Assistant for Special Education.  Not only has he served in the public school system, but Elder Ashby has served the Higher Education System by way of Tidewater Community College, Norfolk Campus.

Elder Ashby is a native of Norfolk, Virginia and a 2009 graduate of Norview High School.  He is married to Jonetta R. Ashby, and they share two sons, Ja’Kari, Joshua and one daughter Ja’Kyleigh. Upon graduating from high school, Elder Ashby matriculated at Tidewater Community College, and is now continuing his educational journey at The Providence Bible College and Theological seminary to obtain his Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies and Theology. 

Since 2017, Elder Ashby has served under the tutelage of Senior Pastor H. Patrick Cason of the Bethany Baptist Church in Chesapeake Virginia.  Under his guidance, Elder Ashby has grown more spiritually.  Elder Ashby has served the Bethany Church for numerous of years as, Director of Choirs, Assistant to the Pastor, a former musician, Praise and Worship Leader and now serves as the Elder of Worship & Arts, Graphics Designer/TV producer.  Through this, he was able to start his own business True Vision Designs, LLC providing others with digital and tangible products.

Elder Carlton B. Ashby Jr was recognized by the City of Norfolk for providing quality leadership and musical training at the Bethany Baptist Church.  He has worked alongside several Delegates, City Council Members, and local Gospel Artist.  In January 2023, Elder Ashby was certified by the Leadership Training International as a certified Christian Leader, enabling ministry leaders to become more effective and excellent Leaders. 

No matter how life may seem, Elder Ashby relies on Jeremiah 29:11.

“For I Know the plans I have for you declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.