Common Questions
Have questions about Wellspring? Find answers to some of our most frequently asked questions below.
What are you service times and what should I expect?
Our worship service begins at 9:30am on Sundays. You can join us in-person or through our livestream which you can find here.
Our sancutary is prepared for social distancing and we request that mask are worn during our time together. You should expect to be warmly greeted and to feel right at home on your first visit. You’re certain to find friendly people who are ready to help you find your way without overwhelming you. And whether you’ve been to a church before or not, you’ll find that the worship service is simple to follow, the teachings are meaningful, thoughtful and relevant to your life, and there are no insider secrets. In fact, our church was built from the ground up for visitors like you, and we expect that at the end of the service, you’ll want to come back.
How can I view past sermons or worship online?
What is your denominational affiliation?
Wellspring is part of the United Methodist denomination, the second largest Protestant denomination in America, and we uphold our heritage by pursuing ministry in keeping with this tradition. We seek to be generous in spirit, broadminded, devoted to Jesus Christ, and wholly surrendered to God. We strive for personal holiness by inviting people into a life-transforming relationship with Jesus Christ, and we pursue social holiness in the public sphere by addressing key issues of our time so that our world will look more like the Kingdom of God.
United Methodists share a common heritage with other Christians, holding to the historic essentials of the Christian faith. We have a passionate faith with strong convictions, but we also recognize that the world is not always black and white. We are willing to ask questions, to wrestle with difficult issues, and to do so with grace and compassion. We are “people of the Book,” whose faith is firmly rooted in and built upon the scriptures. We hold the Bible to be divinely inspired and are committed to live by its words and we recognize the Bible was written by people who heard God in the light of their own cultural and historical circumstances. As such, we make use of scholarship and study the scriptures carefully. When we encounter theological differences, we bear in mind John Wesley’s approach, “in essentials, unity; in nonessentials, liberty; in all things, charity.”
We believe the goal of the Christian life is to love God with all your heart, soul, mind and strength, and to love your neighbor as you love yourself. From the beginning of the Methodist movement, we were known as “reasonable enthusiasts,” those who are both emotionally and intellectually engaged. We value passionate worship, relevant preaching, small groups to hold Christians accountable to one another, and serving those who are in need. We value the spiritual disciplines and take a “methodical” approach to growing in the faith. United Methodists value the full participation of women and men, people of all backgrounds in every facet of fellowship and leadership within the church and society.
This is our heritage, and it continues to shape Wellspring United Methodist Church in every area of our ministry.
Who is your lead pastor?
Corey Ashley is our church’s founding and Lead Pastor. He has been married to his wife, Catherine, for over 11 years and together they have three daughters. His greatest source of pride lies in the brilliant, beautiful people he calls his friends and family. He is obsessed with books and great food. He sees the world through the lenses of Kingdom, Spirit, Table Theology, race and reconciliation, narrative and family.
How do I become a member of Wellspring?
If you are considering membership at Wellspring, we invite you to attend a Coffee with the Pastor session offered every few months throughout the year. You’ll learn more about the church, get to know our pastors and staff and discover the expectations of our members.
I'm a leader in another church. Do you have tools and resources to share?
We are passionate about helping to strengthen other churches and we love to share resources, including the print and digital designs we create, the forms we use, the curriculum we develop and even the hard lessons we’re learning. We encourage you to call the Wellspring Office at 630-636-6312 to inquire about ways we can help.
My question is not listed here. How can I get in touch?
If you don’t see your question here, we would love to chat with you about your specific request. You can submit a question using our contact form, and we’ll be in touch with you as soon as we can!