Staff/Leadership

Andy Hudelson

Andy Hudelson

Lead Minister

Andy graduated from Johnson University in 1995 and helped launch WellSpring in 2003. He and his wife Amy have four daughters: Lauren, Emily, Arica, and Kara. Andy loves working outside and is passionate about WellSpring being a place where it’s safe to explore what it means to follow Jesus.

Tim Schanie

Tim Schanie

Discipleship Minister

Bio coming soon.

Chris Wilson

Chris Wilson

Worship Minister

Chris was born and raised in Manassas, Virginia. He and his wife Mariah have two kids, Evan and Cayden. Chris graduated from Williamson College with a Ministry leadership degree and has served on staff in multiple ministries for the past nine years. Chris has a passion for worship ministry, and helping others trust and follow Jesus more deeply.

Keith Buddemeyer

Keith Buddemeyer

Care Minister

Keith hails from the Corncob Pipe Capital of the World, and he’s been married to Shari (his high school sweetheart) since 1983. On staff here since 2011, Keith focuses on pastoral care, missions, and ministry to senior adults.

Gabe Warden

Gabe Warden

Student Minister

Gabe was born and raised in “K-Town”—Knoxville, TN. He’s glad to have been born into a ministry family that loves the Tennessee Volunteers. After graduating from Johnson University, he moved to Spring Hill to continue ministry, seeking to help grow a community of spiritual leaders.

Azariah Fredrickson

Azariah Fredrickson

Student Minister

Azariah is from in Indianapolis, IN where he served at his home church, discovering his call into ministry. In 2024 he graduated from Johnson University with a Student and Family Ministry degree. He loves hanging out with friends, disc golf, hiking, coffee, working out, reading books, podcasts, and of course walking alongside students to help them know and follow God.

Emily Warden

Emily Warden

Kids Minister

Since her youth, Emily knew without a doubt that she wanted to be a Children’s Minister.  Having graduated from Johnson University with a Children’s Ministry degree, she returned to WellSpring to help kids follow Jesus. She laughs a lot and loves the Tennessee Vols.

Branson Bridges

Branson Bridges

Kids Minister

Branson was born and raised in Knoxville, TN, and graduated from Johnson University in May 2024. Following his graduation, he moved to Spring Hill to be a resident at WellSpring serving with the Kids Ministry, and was hired onto staff full-time in April 2025. He loves soccer, movies, and the Tennessee Vols, but most of all he is passionate about helping kids grow in their relationships with Jesus.

Amy Hudelson

Amy Hudelson

Operations Director & Missions

In addition to keeping Andy in line (no small task!), Amy keeps WellSpring’s operations and accounts in order. She’s a mother to four girls and an accountant!

Alicia Lubbers

Alicia Lubbers

Connections Associate

The Lubbers family came to WellSpring in 2020 by way of Savannah, GA.  Alicia’s passionate about helping people follow Jesus, and it’s evident by how she serves and leads in our worship, women’s, and LifeGroup ministries.

Becky Ulrich

Becky Ulrich

Student Admin

The Ulrichs have been a part of WellSpring since they moved to Spring Hill in 2013. Becky enjoys working with kids of all ages and has a background in Elementary Education. She teaches Pre-K at the Academy at WellSpring, serves with middle school girls on Wednesday evenings, and loves travelling to new places. She’s married to Justin, and they have two kids. (Ayden and Vivian)

Bethany Bennett

Bethany Bennett

Kid Admin

Bethany joined Wellspring’s staff in 2023 to help as the assistant in kid’s ministry. She and her husband, Jay, moved to the area in 2020. They have one son, Harrison, and a daughter, Darcy.

Kelly Garrison

Kelly Garrison

Visual Designer

Kelly and her husband, Jon, have called WellSpring home since 2004—and she’s been part of the staff family since 2007. Once known as our “Director of Etc.”, she now serves as WellSpring’s Visual Designer. Kelly and Jon have two awesome boys, Isaiah and Noah, who keep life fun and full. She loves leading worship and encouraging women to follow Jesus through our women’s ministry team.

Ed Baynes

Ed Baynes

Facility & Security Director

The Baynes family has been a part of WellSpring since the summer of 2005. Ed leads a team dedicated to keeping our WellSpring building safe, comfortable, and looking its best.

Traci Alderman

Traci Alderman

Office Manager

Traci’s been a part of the WellSpring family since May of 2016. She was a homeschooling mom for 25 years! You’ll now find her leading our “First Team” on Sundays and keeping our office running smoothly during the week.

Karen Jones

Karen Jones

Care & Connections Admin

Karen feels equally at home in the office or at her daughter’s cheer competitions. If we need something faxed, phoned, or filed, she makes it happen!

Jeff Hinkle

Jeff Hinkle

Technical Director

Jeff joined Wellspring in 2025. He and his wife, Leslie, are proud parents of three children and grandparents to two. Over the years, they’ve faithfully served in a variety of ministry roles. Jeff is deeply passionate about helping others cultivate a daily walk with Jesus and discover how to use their time and talents to serve God.

Darin Grebel

Darin Grebel

Facilities Manager

Bio coming soon.

Elders

This team provides spiritual oversight, guidance, and direction for our church.
Scott Hancock

Scott Hancock

The Hancocks have part of WellSpring since late 2003, and Scott joined our elder team in 2024. He works full time for Compassion International, one of WellSpring’s mission partners.  In his spare time, he leads a LifeGroup, helps with our First Team, and serves with WellSpring Students.

Dan Jones

Dan Jones

Dan and his wife, Barb, have been a part of WellSpring since 2015; he became an elder in late 2021. Dan helps lead our Set Up and Tear Down team, and he also helps out as usher during our Sunday worship services.

Doug Smith

Doug Smith

Doug and his wife Lyneta started attending WellSpring in 2015, and he joined the elder team in 2024. Doug serves on the worship team and has a heart for helping adults and families overcome screen addictions so we can be truly free in Christ.

Ryan Stout

Bio coming soon.

Doug Henderson

Doug was born and raised in northeast Pennsylvania. In addition to serving in the Air Force, he worked 36 years as a Marriage & Family Therapist and School Counselor. He retired in 2020 and moved to Spring Hill so he and Lanette could be closer to their son, daughter-in-law, and two grandkids. Doug currently serves on the Elder team and as a small group leader with 10th graders on Wednesday nights. When not at Wellspring, he enjoys playing golf, volunteering at a local record shop, and exploring middle TN with his wife Lanette.