WHO WE ARE

    THE WELL CHURCH IS AN ELDER-LED BODY OF JESUS FOLLOWERS WHO ARE STRIVING TO GROW DEEPER, LOVE WIDER, AND LIVE BETTER TOGETHER. WE ARE ALL DISCIPLES, LEARNING TOGETHER AS WE SEEK TO BE MORE LIKE JESUS EVERY DAY.


    We believe the current cultural moment requires a shift in our approach to ministry at The Well in 2024. The character and size of our church community do not lend themselves to a CEO model of leadership. We believe the Western Church has placed nearly impossible expectations on those in lead pastor roles to be teachers, counselors, prophets, facilities managers, cultural and family experts, and bosses – among many other things. This often creates unhealthy pressure for not only the lead pastor, but for the lead pastor’s family and for the staff and elders.


    This is why we have chosen not to employ a “Lead Pastor” and have instead adopted a team- based approach. We are led by a team of elders. The elders oversee the staff, the budget, and operations at The Well. 


    Each ministry area is shepherded by a staff member and/or pastor. Get to know us below!


    Pastoral care is administered to the community via small groups, ministries, and staff and elders when appropriate. 

    TEACHING TEAM

    The teaching at The Well is led by a team of part-time teaching pastors. It is our experience that this approach is a healthy one for our teachers who are able to share in the holy responsibility of teaching, as well as for our community who is able to hear different perspectives on The Word. 


    We read and teach scripture through the lens of Jesus, the ultimate revelation of God- and we believe that “All scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness.” (2 Timothy 3:16) 


    When preparing our teaching, we stand on the shoulders of a variety of scholars with varying perspectives who have gone before us. As Jesus reminded his disciples in Matt. 22:37, “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind, ’” Our goal is always to teach people HOW to think- not WHAT to think. 


    Our aim is to take the emphasis off of the teaching platform and place it onto the priesthood of all believers. While teaching is an important part of discipleship, it is certainly not the only part. The tools we receive together as we study The Word on Sundays are starting places for living them out as a community and as individuals. We pray that we will have “ears to hear” as we engage with the teachings of Jesus. 

    We truly want to be transformed by what we learn.

    • ASHLEY ENGLE

      PART-TIME TEACHING PASTOR

      Ashley, her husband, Jeff, and three kids, Harrison, Asher, and Hope, are long-time members of The Well. She has served in various staff roles here over the years. She holds a Masters in Biblical and Theological Studies from Denver Seminary and a Masters in Art History from the University of Oklahoma. She loves a good story, a good podcast, a good song, and traveling with friends and family. Teaching is one of her greatest joys, and she is excited to serve on the teaching team. 


      CONTACT: office@tw.church

    • rob carmack

      part-time teaching pastor

      Rob is a former pastor who attended TCU and Truett Theological Seminary at Baylor University. He, his wife Caroline, and their three children moved from Texas to Edmond and began attending the Well in the Fall of 2022. Rob has way too many vinyl records and needs to get that situation under control. His favorite album is Bruce Springsteen’s 1975 masterpiece, ‘Born to Run.’ For his day job, Rob works at Legacy Bank.


      CONTACT: office@tw.church

    worship team


    • Branden scott

      part-time worship leader

      Branden, his wife Erin, and three boys (Everett, Theo, and Copeland) have been attending The Well since 2022. Branden holds a Masters of Divinity with an emphasis in Worship Leadership from Grand Canyon Theological Seminary and has been leading worship in various capacities for the last 15 years. Branden loves to travel with his wife, read good books, see good movies, and go on long runs/bike rides. He also works full time as a supervisor at TEEM (The Education and Employment Ministry) working with justice-impacted individuals in OKC. 

    staff

    • dianne laguardia

      discipleship pastor

      Miss D, her husband Mark, and their 3 kids Nick, Alex Mae, and Nate have been members of The Well since 2002 when they moved to OK from NY. With a BA in Sociology:Criminology/Juvenile Justice and a wide range of work experiences including retail, teaching, and office management, her career took an unexpected turn when she dove headlong into ministry.  She served as the Children’s Pastor here at The Well (2006-2017), and returned as the NextGen Pastor (2021-2025). Her current role as Discipleship Pastor is a long awaited dream come true and she is grateful to have the opportunity to develop leaders and invest in the lives of all Well Church members. Miss D’s greatest joy is time with her family, which now includes daughter-in-law Piper, grandson Roman, and her beloved BlueDog. She believes in loving big, learning always, and living abundantly and when no one is looking, she’s probably practicing martial arts while jamming out to Metallica. 


      CONTACT: missd@tw.church

    • amy jordan

      director of administrative operations

      Amy serves as the Director of Operations at The Well, where she combines her love for organization, people, and purposeful work to help the church run smoothly and thrive. With a degree in Business Administration, Amy is passionate about creating systems that support ministry while cultivating an environment where people feel seen, valued, and loved.

      Outside of work, you’ll often find her with a good book in hand, a cup of coffee nearby, and a new adventure on the horizon. Amy deeply loves The Well and treasures the sense of community and belonging it brings to so many.


      CONTACT: amy@tw.church

    • Sydney Crandall

      Well Kids Ministry Assistant


      Sydney graduated from Grand Canyon University in 2020 with a Bachelor of Arts in Christian Studies and a minor in Graphic Design. She spent several years supporting recruitment at International Justice Mission (where she and her husband, Jacob, met) before joining the team at The Well. Sydney is a fierce advocate for rescue dogs, social justice, and lifelong learning. She might be a little too obsessed with musical theater, USA Gymnastics and the Marvel Infinity Saga. If she's not at The Well, Sydney's probably snuggling her puppies or her nieces (all of whom are her besties). 


      CONTACT: sydney@tw.church

    • Ashley Engle

      ovrflw pastor

      Ashley is so excited to be returning as OVRFLW Student Pastor at The Well! She has served in the ministry for almost 10 years and wouldn't want to spend her Wednesday nights anywhere else. Ashley earned a Bachelors in Journalism from Oklahoma State and a Masters in Art History from the University of Oklahoma. She also attended Denver Seminary and graduated with a Masters in Biblical and Theological Studies. She has worked in the art world, taught college and middle school, and is currently part of the Sunday Teaching Team at The Well. She and her husband, Jeff, have three kids (all OVRFLW students!) and have been members at The Well for 15 years. She is committed to making sure that EVERYONE feels welcome at OVRFLW and that they know how much they are loved. 


      CONTACT: ashley@tw.church


    • katie dulany

      Volunteer Global missions coordinator

      Katie has been a part of The Well Church community since February 2017, first as a student in OVRFLW and then as an intern where she served in production and OVRFLW. With Launch Global, she has received cross-cultural ministry training and experience working with unreached people groups and sharing The Gospel with people from around the world who have never heard. She loves learning new languages, traveling, pickleball, coaching soccer, her Kindle, the Post-Impressionist art movement, Oklahoma City, and film photography.


      CONTACT: katie@tw.church

    elders

    • Laura Reeves

      Laura, her husband, Brian, and three children, Josiah, Nathaniel, and Samantha have been blessed to call The Well their church home since 2021. They have all found such a profound sense of community through serving in various capacities and through their small group and OVRFLW. Laura enjoys serving on the worship team and at the Welcome Desk and is honored to now serve as an Elder. Her passions include leading a life of authenticity, spending quality time with her family and friends (often over a good cup of coffee), snuggling her fur babies while reading a good book, and enjoying God’s creation!


      CONTACT: laura@tw.church

    • charlie burgett

      Charlie and his wife, Sharon, have been members of this church since moving to Edmond in 1992. He is a retired electrical engineer who enjoys outdoor activities including golf and yardwork. He is trying to improve at both of those activities. He believes the Well Church is a place of special fellowship with wonderful friends providing inspirational Bible teaching and dynamic worship services.


      CONTACT: charlie@tw.church

    • Angie Ridings

      Angie and her husband Dan have been active members of The Well since 2021 and have two wonderful kids. Angie is a licensed professional counselor and is passionate about the intersection of mental health and spiritual wellbeing. She enjoys having a church community that is welcoming to everyone.


      CONTACT: angie@tw.church

    • Sheri Stickley

      Sheri and her husband Karl have attended The Well since 2021. Sheri believes The Well is a church community unique in the OKC metro, and feels privileged to serve as an elder.  She’s grateful to have been raised by Christian parents and led to know Jesus in a nurturing church environment. She has taught adult Sunday School for a good part of her adult life.

      Sheri graduated from OSU with a Bachelor's in Political Science and enjoyed a career as a technology-based economic development executive in both the public and nonprofit sectors. 

      She admits that Star Trek is her comfort TV, and that she’s mildly anxious about the number of books in her TBR pile.  She and Karl escape Oklahoma’s summer heat in Cuchara, Colorado, where her family’s vacationed for over 100 years.


      CONTACT: sheri@tw.church



    • Mike Carter

      Michael and his wife, Janelle, along with their two children, have been members of The Well Church since 2016. They actively support the church by leading small groups and teaching in Well Kids. Michael is thankful for the opportunity to serve and support the church on an ongoing basis. He believes The Well Church is a place of special fellowship, with wonderful friends, inspirational Bible teaching, and dynamic worship services.


      CONTACT: mike@tw.church