Leadership

Meet our team.

Penn & Heather Clark

Penn and Heather Clark

General Oversight
Penn and Heather have served as the founding pastors of WellSpring in Penn Yan since 2009. They have recently stepped back from the day-to-day pastoral duties in order to oversee the church plants that have sprung out of WellSpring, as well as those that are part of the Word of Grace Network. Penn has traveled extensively with an apostolic grace to strengthen churches, train leaders, and come into the Spirit-filled life. His books have been a blessing to those who are hungry for relevant revelation. The Clark’s live in the beautiful Finger Lakes Region of New York. 

Nelson and Amy Miller

Pastoral Care
When the Millers came for our Discipleship Program, they had no idea God would call them to this area or into pastoral ministry. Years later, they have continued to walk in obedience and serve this region. Nelson and Amy are passionate about seeing families restored and hope brought to every situation. They are enjoying this season raising their five children.

Phil and LaReta Riehl

Business Pastor
As a young family, the Riehls envisioned a life-giving church to raise their family in. Over the years, this dream has been fulfilled and the Riehls continue to serve this area in both ministry and business. They love creating a safe atmosphere where people are loved and cared for. They also love drinking good coffee and hanging out with their adult children.

Austin and Stephanie Lapp

Worship Pastor
Austin, along with his wife Stephanie, is passionate about serving in the community through worship and building a strong, Christ-centered family. Born and raised in the Finger Lakes, Austin's love for this region runs deep and his connections as a realtor are many. Austin loves helping people reach their full potential and works tirelessly with our worship teams. The Lapps love their adorable daughters, Summer and Elsie.
Penn & Heather Clark

Jesse and Keren Lapp

Youth Pastor
Youth Pastor
Both born and raised in the Finger Lakes, Jesse and Keren are rooted in this region and love to see youth encounter God and live life to the fullest.  They live in Penn Yan, and operate several businesses.  You can often find them paddleboarding or taking walks together.  Jesse enjoys any outdoor adventure such as hunting and camping, and Keren loves spending quality time with friends and family.  They have a deep desire to lead their community and youth into furthering God's Kingdom.  Also, fun fact: Jesse and Austin(Worship Pastor) are brothers!  

Jeff and Karen Martello

Pastor
WellSpring Hammondsport
Jeff and Karen have a passion to see people transformed by the power and love of God. They both have a heart for family and  community in the beautiful Finger Lakes. They enjoy the outdoors and spending time with their five children Luke, Lily, Levi, Leah and Lori. Their desire is to encourage and equip others to live a life of fullness in Jesus Christ and to help raise up a generation throughout the earth whose lives have been transformed through the power of the Holy Spirit.

Jared and Hannah Wigden

Pastoral Team
Church Administrator
Jared and Hannah along with their 3 children, have lived in Penn Yan for the last 8 years. One of their greatest joys is being able to raise their children in a life-giving community. They have a heart for ministering not only at WellSpring, but by traveling to other network churches and seeing lives transformed by the love of Jesus. Meaningful connection over a good cup of coffee is one of their favorite ways to open up their home to others. 

Heidi and Nate Esh

Church Connections
There was a time that Heidi was the lone member of WellSpring's youth group! As the Riehl's daughter, Heidi grew up in our community and has had a passion for the local church from the start. Heidi, now married to Nate, still loves to see people and families transformed by the power of hope in Jesus. Heidi loves to lead worship, travel abroad, and chase Finger Lakes sunsets. Heidi and Nate together, enjoy being involved in small business and spending time with their two children, Luka and Adeline. 
Penn & Heather Clark

Anthony & Sheila Riehl

Children's Pastor
Anthony and Sheila Riehl were both raised here in Penn Yan by families and churches that believed  in the importance of both the Word and the Spirit. They enjoy spending time with their growing family out in nature; hunting, running and camping. As a young married couple they jumped in to pastor the children of Wellspring, as well as lead worship. They have a deep love for the local church and the church of the next generation, and believe that a heart of worship and a strong faith can be cultivated at a young age.

Before anyone is invited to hold a key position in our church, we ask that they go through the material on The Porch and Foundation, along with the first four rooms of the Discipleship House Plan. After that, they can study any subject they are inter­ested in. We felt this process is invaluable in help­ing people understand our values and vision, which we feel is vital before assuming any position of leadership in our church.