Meet The Team
Pastor Larry Gipson
Larry Gipson is the pastor and founder of Springs of Life. His calling is to point people to Jesus, whose radical love knows no bounds. He has a Bachelors of Arts in Religious Studies and a Master of Divinity with a concentration in Biblical Interpretation and has served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Ukraine.
He first discerned a call to church-planting in seminary in Atlanta. But he also felt the Holy Spirit convict him of the need to prepare himself, so for seven years he served established churches in Boston, Dallas, and Greensboro. After moving to central Texas, he discovered the need for an inclusive faith community that would reach unchurched younger adults and began gathering the launch team for Springs of Life.
Outside of ministry, Larry is the husband to Kelsey Spinnato, Assistant Professor of Theology at Texas Lutheran University
Larry is also the dog-dad to Emory, a seventeen pound rescue mutt. He loves powerlifting, running, graphic novels, horror movies, gluten-free baking, and great local coffee.
As our pastor, Larry is responsible for leading our church to fulfill its mission to grow fruitful followers of Jesus by worshipping God, seeking justice, and gathering in authentic community. He reports to the Council and ultimately to the congregation as a whole.
Jessy Napier
Worship Leader
Jessy Napier has been playing music and signing in church since she was 5 years old. Growing up in the Methodist and Presbyterian church she often felt disillusioned at the teachings of Christ being one thing on Sunday but what people said and lived being so in contrast to that. She grew away from the church until her husband became a worship leader and she became a weekly addition to a music team. For the last 20 years Jessy has been involved in music ministry in one way or another. Either through church, through playing gigs with her band or playing solo songwriter gigs. Jessy believes that music and nature are two of the most powerful ways God reveals itself to all of its creation. She is so honored to be a piece of Springs of Life.
Our Council
Hannah Fisher
Secretary
Hannah Fisher is a passionate advocate who thrives while working with and being a voice for underserved families and youth. Her cup is refilled by soaking up time in nature at the river, worshiping, and spending time in safe community with her loved ones. For Hannah, Springs of Life is not only an opportunity to serve with other followers of Christ, but also a sign of hope and sustenance as she begins a new chapter of life in San Marcos.
Stephanie Kennedy
Treasurer
Stephanie Kennedy is working on her bio and will have it up soon!
Fischer Marlow
Vice President
Fischer Marlow is a recent high school grad and headed to Texas State in the fall. He is an Eagle Scout and has spent 21 days in the backcountry of New Mexico hiking over 200 miles. As a fourth generation member of the United Church of Christ and fifth generation Disciples of Christ, he is excited about Springs of Life because he believes it will benefit the community. His commitment to serving others and connecting people to God began at Slumber Falls Camp (where he also works in the kitchen). In his free time he dabbles in semi-professional canoe racing.
