Wayne Holcomb, Pastor
Joshua Rice, Intern
Men's Bible Study
Panera Bread
Our Staff and Leaders
Wayne Holcomb is one of the elders at Wellington who serves as a pastor and teacher. Having graduated with honors, receiving a B.A. (K.C.U.) in Theology and M.A. in Christian Ministries, Wayne has served as a pastor in Indiana and Kentucky since the spring of 1972. Wayne is married to his partner in ministry, Tanya (who has a B.A. in Education from Georgetown College), and they have three beautiful daughters, Heather, Sarah, and Jessica and two wonderful granddaughters, Makenna and Reese, and three grandsons, Landon, Lincoln and Bryce.
He continues to be a student of the word as he prepares each week to preach expository messages from God's word and to teach courses of systematic theology in terms that all can understand in addition to pursuing another masters and eventually a doctorate.
Kevin Cooper, Associate Pastor:
Music and Administration
Kevin Cooper coordinates and presides over Sunday services and special events. He began his music ministry in his teens as pianist and vocalist for his home church in Minerva, OH. He graduated from Kentucky Christian University where he participated in traveling music groups with the opportunity of recording in Nashville, TN and performing at Carnegie Hall while receiving a degree in Bible and Music Education. He was an associate minister of music at Hill N Dale Christian Church in Lexington, KY before marrying Heather Holcomb (who has a B.A. in Education from the University of Kentucky) in July, 2001 and joining the staff at Wellington. Kevin and Heather have a daughter, Makenna, and a son, Landon. Kevin's musical skills include choral conducting, song writing, arranging, playing keyboard, and vocal coaching.
Brent Walker, Associate Pastor:
Student and Family Ministries
Brent Walker oversees the Student Ministries (Grades 6-12) and serves as the college pastor. He graduated from Middle Tennessee State University in 2009 and is currently pursuing a Master of Divinity degree from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Brent and his wife Sara moved from Tennessee to Kentucky in August 2011. They both have a heart for people and the gospel that is evident in how they live and serve others. Brent enjoys playing disc golf, basketball, and ultimate Frisbee.
Student, Music, College
Joshua Rice will be serving as an intern within the youth (6-12 grades), college, and music ministries beginning in October. He and Rebekah Wilson are students at Asbury University where Joshua is majoring in Worship Arts and minoring in Youth Ministry. Rebekah also has a double major in Missions and Sociology. They have been a couple for almost two years and have been actively involved in worship at Wellington for some time. Both are very thankful for the opportunity to use their God-given gifts to serve the Lord within a church like Wellington while continuing to grow in grace and knowledge. The church leadership hopes that their experience at Wellington will be beneficial to their future years of service in the work of the Lord.
The following are those called to fulfill specific roles of leadership within the Church. The information about their family, occupation and areas of ministry is provided to enable you to better understand their ministry at Wellington.
Additional Elders
Kevin James
Wife: Sheri
2 children and 1 grandchild
Occupation: Computer Specialist at Jockey Club
Oversees deacons serving in technology, worship, and service ministries
Ron Ring
Wife: Ruth
3 children and 4 grandchildren
Occupation: President of Ring Financial Services (Investment and financial planning)
Oversees deacons serving in fellowship, facility care, and finance ministry.
Deacons
John Atterbury
Wife: Kim
2 children
Occupation: IT industry
Building and Outdoor Maintenance; Athletics
Ryan Blackerby
Wife: Sarah
2 children
Occupation: Team Leader for Stryker Medical at Central Baptist Hospital
Missions and Greeting Ministry: providing greeters and assistants for the welcome center and resource center
Jeff Brockman
Wife: Kim
2 children
Occupation: Computer Technician at U.K. Medical Center
Worship Ministry: providing tools and encouragement to those who participate in leading others in worship such as praise band and vocal teams.
Juan Castro
Wife: Marguerite
3 children
Occupation: JCC Group (providing consulting services to non-profit and governmental agencies).
Finance (payroll) and Audio/Visual Ministries
Mike Guiler
Wife: Sherry
5 children and 6 grandchildren
Occupation: Obstetrician at Women's Care Center (Central Baptist Hospital)
Finance and Leadership Training
Roy Hines
Wife: Claudette
1 child, 4 grandchildren, and 1 great grandchild
Occupation: Retired (accounting and finance at Lexmark)
Finance (reconciliation/auditing)
Ty Johnson
Wife: Delena
3 Children
Occupation: Real estate and Lexington Cut Stone
Indoor Maintenance, Cleaning and Design
Chris Leng
Wife: Irish
2 children
Occupation: Works at Lexmark
Service Ministries and Missions/Outreach
Ed Shaw
Wife: Alberta
2 children and 3 grandchildren
Occupation: Retired Naval Officer
Welcome Ministry, worship preparation, security and media
David Stewart
Wife: Suzanne
3 children
Occupation: Top 1% of Real estate agents nationwide
Finance Ministry (special projects)
Adam Stowe
Wife: Christina
2 children
Occupation: Dentist, owns Stowe Family Dentistry in Georgetown
Family Ministry: providing classes, counseling, and encouragement
Harry Van Epps
Wife: Dorothy
2 children
Occupation: Owns Bumblebee Marketing and Fundraising
Service Ministries (worship preparation)
Deacons in training include:
Marc Ballast, Wayne Embry, Drew Gilliam, Adam McClung, Billy Noble and Zach Tincher
Newborn - Twelth Grade Ministry Leaders
Nursery and Toddler Ministries
9:30 a.m. Teacher: Janet Peyton
10:30 a.m. Team Coordinator: Trina Moore
Material subject matter: Introduction to the Bible by Desiring God Ministries
Three Year Olds
9:30 Teachers: Kelly Patterson, Gwen Hall Gospel Light: "Stories of Jacob"
10:30 Team Coordinator: Marc and Lisa Ballast
Material subject matter: O.T. Studies by Desiring God Ministries
Four and Five Year Olds
9:30 Teacher: Sandy Oney/Stephen Fuller
10:30 Team Coordinator: Janah James
Material subject matter: N.T. Studies by Desiring God Ministries
Kindergarten - Fifth Grade
Children's Director: Tanya Holcomb
9:30 - Material subject matter: "God's Big Picture" - Through the Bible by Gospel Light
Training and Equipping (includes 3 year olds - fifth grades)
Awana Coordinator: Kim Sutherlin
Sixth - Twelfth Grades and College
Student Ministries: Brent Walker
