Staff/Leadership

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
Discipleship Minister
Bio coming soon.

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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Facilities Manager
Bio coming soon.
Elders
This team provides spiritual oversight, guidance, and direction for our church.
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 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 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.