Leadership

After the launch of Lifespring in September of 2018 the church began the process of actively pursuing a Worship Pastor who shared the same vision as the church and was ready to take on the challenge of building a worship ministry from scratch. In January of 2019 God answered that prayer and sent us Matt.
Matt grew up  the oldest of three boys in a loving and Christian home and as a pastors son. He was always around music growing up in the church and was able to see how Worship music has taken hold not only in his own life but how it can affect others. 
Through many years of struggle and straying, trials, grace, mercy and love Matt started to feel his call to ministry become more apparent as a co-leader at Northbrook Baptist in Cullman, Alabama. This is when Pastor Scott invited Matt to come lead worship and see what the exciting things were going on at Lifespring. Not long after Matt felt the call to ministry, Matt says Lifespring was exactly where God was calling him, it felt like home. And most importantly the gospel was taught. After a couple years at Lifespring the Lord decided to bless Matt again and he met his wonderful bride Brittany, it was a real answer to Matt’s prayer.
Matt’s mision for worship at Lifespring is the same as the goal for an individual service or even individual song. It comes from John 4:23-24 : 23 But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him. 24 God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth.
Matt’s vision is to worship God with everything we have. Unapologetically, unafraid, motivated, passionately and directed to God like our prayers but with our fellow brothers and sisters in Christ in a building that God has allowed us to meet in whether it’s in a suit, jeans and a t-shirt, flip flops, or dress. Come as you are but prayerfully leaving spiritually renewed and changed.

When Lifespring needed a home it was the Walkers who literally opened the doors to a brand new adventure! From the planning stages in their living room, to the first four services held in their basement, the Walkers were vital to the launch of Lifespring. Summer serves in all aspects of our student ministry, both teens and children.  Summer has always felt led to be in ministry, supporting young girls and women, in teaching the love of Jesus through scripture. 
Summer is married to Chris and they have two children, Chance and Austen.  She holds a chemistry degree from Judson College and a nursing degree from UAH.  Summer is currently a nurse at Huntsville Hospital on mother/baby.

You’ve heard it said when one door closes another one opens? That is exactly what happened to the Marion’s! After nearly 3 years of serving the Lord at their previous church they were forced to close the doors for good. It was a sad and frustrating time for the Marion’s that lead them to visit Lifespring in August of 2019. Almost immediately Derrick and Stephanie dove in to serve the Lord with us on our tech and worship teams. Because of their hard work, dedication and genuine love for people, it became apparent to the rest of our leadership team that we needed them on our staff. The Marion’s have three children Destin, Ian and Brentley.

Derrick Serves as head of the Tech ministry and Stephanie serves on our worship team.

Ben and Brooke have played a vital role on the Lifespring staff even before the beginning. As members of our launch team, the Penery's have taken on whatever roles necessary for the birth and growth of Lifespring. Both Ben and Brooke also serve on our board of directors, Ben as the Vice President and Brooke as the Secretary and Treasurer. Ben and Brooke have two beautiful daughters Paityn and Presley

Alex and Stephanie Pilot met in Sacramento, California, in 2008 and share two wonderful children — Makenzie  and Oliver . After moving across the country 3 times from California to Maine, they finally settled in the Cullman area, where they’ve begun building a new legacy.

Through years of searching, Alex and Stephanie found renewed purpose in Christ and began pursuing Him wholeheartedly. In April of 2023, through a series of God-appointed circumstances, they discovered Lifespring Baptist Church in Arab. Since then, they have eagerly stepped into every ministry opportunity where they were needed, faithfully serving wherever God led.

Now firmly rooted in their calling as Missions and Outreach Directors, their hearts are devoted to reaching both their local community and the world with the love of Jesus. Their passion is to live out the Great Commission — “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.” — Matthew 28:19 They are committed to creating opportunities for others to experience the same transformation and hope they found in Him — and they joyfully share Jesus with anyone and everyone. For the glory of God. 

Connor and McKenzie began attending Lifespring three years ago after moving back home from North Carolina. With several family members already part of the church, they decided to visit — and quickly knew they had found their church home. From the very first service, they felt welcomed, loved, and part of something special.

They began serving faithfully in the children's ministry and soon found themselves drawn to the youth group, stepping in wherever there was a need. Through that season of serving, God began to stir a deeper calling in their hearts for student ministry. In His perfect timing, He opened the door for them to become full-time youth leaders — a role they joyfully embraced. Connor and McKenzie have a heart to see young people encounter Jesus, grow in their relationship with Him, and stand firm in their faith through every season of life.