Jadon Fricker, a native of Oklahoma, was raised in church. Since adolescence, he has actively participated in his church’s children’s and youth ministry, recognizing the significance of reaching the next generation for Christ. He recently earned a degree in Children’s Ministry from Ozark Christian College.

Jadon married Abby Fricker in 2023.

Mary Jo Smith (MJ) is the Director of Communications at Wellspring. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from James Madison University and previously served as an educator. MJ has been married to Scott for over 19 years and is the mother of two children, Grayson and Mollie Kate.

Dakota Witzman serves as our Director of AV and Facilities. Raised in church, Dakota’s involvement in serving others began at a young age. He assisted his parents during Sunday school instruction and took on the role of sound operator for the youth group and Sunday school program at the age of 13. Dakota’s commitment to serving Christ and the Church extends beyond visible roles, as he finds fulfillment in the intricate details that often go unnoticed.
Dakota has been married to Deborah for eight years, and they are blessed with two daughters, Ava and Harper.

Heather Yerton was discovered on the doorstep of the church where she was raised by the nuns who resided there. She stated, “I have literally been raised in church.” Heather grew up to become a marine biologist. She dedicated two years to studying life on the Galapagos Islands and three years to the Great Barrier Reef. Ultimately, Heather responded to God’s call on her life and surrendered to the ministry. She embarked on a two-year tour with a hard rock Christian band, during which she embraced a gothic style with black hair, earning the moniker “Screaming for Jesus.” Heather eventually settled down with her husband, Dane, and they welcomed three children: Hollis, Leila, and Violet.

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