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.

Brandon Alvillar

Student and Family Pastor

Brandon, originally from Engelwood, CA, followed the Lord's leading and moved to KY in 2022 with his wife, Cara, and two kids. Brandon brings with him over 15 years of Bible-teaching experience and a deep commitment to gospel-centered discipleship. His passion is to see young people walking faithfully with Christ and to come alongside families as they shepherd their children through the minefields of life in today’s world.
Brandon has developed disciple-based youth and young adult discipleship ministries, and since 2008, he has operated his own organization focused on equipping and training small-group ministry leaders. Through curriculum development and a weekly Bible-teaching podcast, he has helped churches and families engage with God’s Word. His heart for discipling the next generation is evident not only in his teaching but also in his ongoing support of parents and ministry 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 has served at Wellington since its inception and has a heart to see our little ones discipled in God's Word as they grow.