AARON ALSGAARD

Married to Danae Alsgaard
Children: London (9 years), Ford (7 years), Oaklyn (4 years)

God’s plan for my life has been an ongoing pursuit of my heart. I wasn’t raised in the Church and was introduced to Christianity in high school, but I was stubborn and literally said, "Maybe after college I’ll try out this Christian life." As the empty years passed and at His divine time, when I didn’t have another place to turn, He led me to Calvary Church for a year of chiseling, growth and repentance. It was during that time that I felt called to follow the path to Wellspring, where I’ve called home since 2008. Over the years, God has used people, circumstances, and seasons of brokenness to show me that if I could let go, He had something far better than I ever could’ve imagined. He has redeemed me by humbling me over and over again. Looking back, I see how God patiently pursued me, how He orchestrated every detail, and how He used each moment to draw me closer to Him. I'm grateful for His relentless love and grace.

Without a doubt, I’ve watched God’s hand guide our church to where we’re today. Very simply, this church wouldn’t still be Wellspring Community Church without God at the helm. He assembled this body of believers and prepared us for the previous turbulent seasons of the past, by banding together broken people who love Jesus. By depending on Him, we have been blessed with our current staff and have never been healthier as a body.

JOHN GILLETTE

Married to Sara Gillette
Children: Cameron, Analise, Elaina, Isaiah

My family has considered Wellspring our home church since 2001, when we moved to West Michigan. God's hand of protection and faithfulness has been evident throughout the life of our church, and we have been blessed to raise our family, find friends, and serve our community here at Wellspring. Growing up as a pastor's kid, I surrendered my life to God during high school. My spiritual journey has been marked by God's strength and my weaknesses. I am incredibly thankful for His faithfulness, grace, unconditional love, and continual pursuit of me. I love Jesus and desire to grow in my faith, striving to honor Him with my thoughts, words, and actions.

In the past, I have served as an elder at Wellspring and consider it a privilege to be considered for this opportunity to serve in that role once again. I have worked in the field of education for over 30 years as a teacher, counselor, coach, and administrator. I am currently the principal of an elementary school in the Hudsonville Public School system. Here at Wellspring, I serve as an usher, an ambassador, on our Missions team, as a Neighbors International partner, and on the REACH board and staff advisory team. I am excited to see where God will lead us as a church body in our collective mission of making disciples of Jesus Christ!

MATT MARSMAN

Married to Sandy Marsman
Children: Jenna, Brycen, Markie (16 years), Jax (10 years)

My wife and I both grew up in Allendale where we still currently live. We were both blessed to grow up in families that love the Lord and pointed us toward Jesus. I accepted Jesus in the 7th grade following a Wednesday night youth event.  Through hills and valleys I have pursued Him since that evening in 7th grade. I have been blessed to have served as a Deacon and Elder previously at Wellspring and am humbled to be considered as a candidate again. I am a property manager in Grand Haven and Sandy is a 5th grade teacher at Allendale Public. We have been attending Wellspring since the fall of 2004.  

JASON VANASSEN

Married to Brooke VanAssen
Children: Wyatt (15 years), Beckett (13 years), Portter (10 years), Sutton (8 years)

My wife, Brooke, and I have been attending Wellspring since 2004. I was saved at Wellspring in early 2005 and God has been refining us since. We were married here a short time after and have loved the relationships we have built here. We have also gotten to serve in many capacities, such as small group leaders and big event planning, and look forward to serving in this new role. We truly love Wellspring and look forward to the incredible things God is doing and going to do through His church.

MIKE VREDEVOOGD

Married to Holly Vredevoogd
Children: Joey, Analiese

Our family has been attending Wellspring since 2020 and we very much appreciate the commitment to solid biblical preaching and the genuine, gospel focused leadership at the church.

I was raised in a Christian home and committed my life to Christ at an early age after becoming aware of the importance of making a personal decision to trust Christ.

I am retired from the heating and cooling industry and enjoy various pursuits and in spending time with Holly and the kids.

I look forward to serving the Lord at Wellspring in the years ahead in whatever capacity He directs.

KEVIN VERBEEK (RENEWING)

Married to Kristin VerBeek
Children: Olivia (17 years), Owen (14 years), Eva (13 years)

We began attending Wellspring in August of 2017 and became members later that year. I have served alongside my wife as a Lifegroup Leader as well as volunteering in the tech booth on Sunday mornings running slides. My wife and I have also been involved in VBS each summer as team leaders. I love my church family and have found Wellspring to be a place where God is certainly at work through the Holy Spirit as lives are being transformed. I appreciate how God’s word is faithfully preached and lived out by the leadership of the church. I have loved the opportunities my kids have had to grow in their faith through Youth Group, Sunday school classes, and other church activities at Wellspring. I always look forward to worshipping my Lord and Savior with my Wellspring family each Sunday and can’t wait to see how God continues to work and move in our midst in the future.