LIFESPRING ELDERS


Each fiscal year (July-June), elders are chosen to provide oversight and be spiritual governors of our church. They are called by God to serve and lead the congregation to accomplish its mission. They are first proven as ministry leaders and then assume the additional responsibility of overseeing and shepherding the congregation. They are nominated on the basis of biblical qualifications including spiritual maturity, character, and leadership, and they are affirmed by the church annually to serve one-year terms.

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The following men have been approved to serve for the

2026-2027 term:


John Taylor

John and his wife Mary Kay have been members of LifeSpring (from its pre-multi site days) for over 40 years. They have three children: Kathryn, Joshua, Jacob, and multiple grandchildren. John is a current elder and is also the Facility Manager of the Community Commons and Broadway Commons buildings and serves in other areas as well. He retired from the Hamilton County Sheriffs' Office as a captain after 30 years of service and was also the Athletic Director and men's baseball coach at Cincinnati Christian University.

David Brack

David and his wife, Stefanie, are constantly embracing the joys and challenges of parenting six children. David has been working as a lab manager at LensCrafters for the last two decades and has also been teaching Bible courses for Asbury Theological Seminary since 2016. He serves in a variety of areas throughout the LifeSpring community and loves encouraging others to thrive in their God-given roles. He enjoys reflecting deeply on the Bible and having regular conversations with Jesus. Throughout his days, you will find David helping others see God for the good Father He truly is, and coaching them how to walk more closely in step with His Spirit.

Dave Sullivan

Dave and his wife Cheryl have been members of LifeSpring since 2020 and have one teenage son, Ian. Dave is recently retired after 37 years as a chiropractic physician here in Harrison. He enjoys coaching Ian‘s sports teams, playing acoustic guitar, spending time outdoors, and managing the Homestead, which includes raising chickens, keeping bees, and making maple syrup. Dave and Cheryl also lead the Griefshare ministry at LifeSpring.

Dan Martin

Dan considers it a blessing and privilege to serve the Life Spring family as an Elder. He is a

devoted husband to JoAnn, his bride of 31 years, and together they have been blessed with three

amazing daughters: Danielle, Emma, and Megan.


As a business owner, Dan brings years of leadership and life experience, but his heart for serving

is rooted first in his faith and love for people. He is passionate about the truth of God’s Word and

believes deeply in not only knowing Scripture but faithfully implementing it into daily life as

followers of Christ.


Dan serves in the prayer ministry and has a heart for the spiritual formation of young adults. He

desires to serve with humility, wisdom, prayer, and a Christ-centered heart while helping others

feel welcomed, encouraged, and supported in their walk with God.


Outside of church and work, Dan enjoys golf, the outdoors, traveling, and making memories with

his family on Florida vacations. And while he takes his faith and service seriously, those who

know him also know he enjoys a good practical joke — so tread lightly, because playful

retribution may be coming your way.

Ed Hampton

Ed Hampton and his wife Bethany have been members of LifeSpring since its launch in the Harrison High School cafeteria in 2008. They have two daughters, Kayla and Hattie. Ed became a Christian through Young Life, a non-denominational high school ministry, and has a passion for seeing people’s lives transformed by Jesus. He is currently leading a LifeGroup in Hidden Valley. He loves being outside, traveling and hanging out with family.

Contact the Elders

CONTACT THE ELDERS