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
2025-2026 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.
Chris Witzgall
Chris is a current LifeSpring elder and is happily married to his wife Denise. They have two children: Sean (Ally), and Ashley. Chris is also a proud grandfather. Chris seeks to lead others with a servant's heart. He brings a lot of wisdom through his experiences with: G&J Pepsi-Cola Bottlers, Inc., D1 Training Fitness, AdvoCare, Women of Alabaster Ministry board, Purpose Promise, and the Pan Ohio Hope Ride. He also serves and leads several LifeSpring ministry teams.
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.
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