Leadership

Pastors & Staff

Tyler Johnson

Elder

Tyler, married to Delena, have faithfully raised up 3 beautiful girls and have now been blessed by their first grandchild. Tyler works full-time with Servpro.

Ron Ring

Elder

Ron is married to Ruth and have 3 grown children and many grandchildren. Ron has served Wellington from the beginning. Ron has his own company geared towards financial planning. Ron is currently battling cancer and has taken a sabbatical. 

Blake Isernhagen

Elder

Blake is married to Kallista, and they have two young boys. Blake is an eye surgeon. Though a little soft-spoken, he stand firm upon the rock of His salvation, Jesus Christ.

Wayne Holcomb

Lead Pastor/Elder

Wayne has been faithfully preaching and teaching the Word of God since Wellington first gathering. He enjoys shepherding those at Wellington and spending time with his 8 grandchildren. 

Kevin Cooper

Associate Pastor/Elder

Kevin loves music, being creative, watching football and hanging with family. He is married to Wayne's oldest daughter, Heather, has two teenagers and has been with Wellington since 2001. He leads our music among many other things in serving the body of Christ. 

Scott Smith

Discipleship and Outreach Pastor

Scott and his wife, Debbie, have been part of the Wellington Church family for almost five years. They moved to Kentucky from Napa, California, in 2020 after Scott accepted a position at Answers in Genesis. Before coming to Wellington, Scott served in his church in California as the Children’s Ministries Director, in the music ministry, including for a time as interim music leader; he taught in various capacities, and, with the senior pastor, he co-led a weekly workshop ministering to young parents. He also participated in a church-sponsored Shepherding course led by his pastor, a graduate of The Master’s Seminary.
Scott has faithfully served on the music team and as a Deacon, demonstrating a deep love for the Lord, a heart for discipleship, and a passion for serving others. We are excited to see how God will use him in this new role to strengthen our church’s discipleship efforts and lead us in sharing the gospel beyond our walls.

Zachary Jones

Youth Pastor

Zachary is a graduate of Liberty University and along with his wife have settled here in central Kentucky raising two sets of twins. He and Olivia joined Wellington earlier this year and are committed to serving alongside you and this church family. Beginning fall of 2024, Zach will intern in the Student and family ministries with Kevin Cooper.  He is exited to disciple and teach  as we evangelize, encourage, and equip students, parents, and leaders. 

Tanya Holcomb

Children's Director

Tanya, married to Wayne, has faithfully served alongside him in ministry for nearly 50 years. She has dedicated her life to training up our young children in the admonition of the Lord. You will find her on Sundays with the kids; teaching, singing, and caring for each one of their little souls. 

Jessica Blackerby

Preschool Director and Administrative assistant

Jessica, married to Brandon, has 3 growing boys. She works as a teacher at the Lexington Latin School.