Leadership
Leading by Shepherding
At The Well, leadership is understood primarily as shepherding, which includes guiding, teaching, caring for, and watching over the church with humility and attentiveness.
As a young, small church, our leadership structure is intentionally simple. We use language that is familiar and accessible, while remaining rooted in biblical roles and responsibilities.
Leadership Roles
-
Pastors
Our Pastors serve in the biblical role of elders and are entrusted with spiritual oversight, including teaching, prayer, discernment, and pastoral care.
-
Leaders
Our Leaders serve in the biblical role of deacons, supporting the pastoral team in both practical and relational ways that strengthen the church and its mission.
-
Staff & Board
In addition to Pastors and Leaders, the Well Church leadership structure also includes Staff and Board Members. As a young, small church, we have not yet created or filled these positions, but we include them on this page to communicate our intention for accountability and integrity as the church grows, as well as for your discernment process. For a full understanding of our approach to leadership, including how we define all the roles listed here, we welcome you to read the document below.
Who Leads Us
-
Andrew Garrigan, Pastor
Andrew serves as Lead Pastor of The Well Church, providing teaching, pastoral care, and leadership. He is committed to Scripture, patient care for people, and the growth of the church for the good of the local community he loves. Andrew’s pastoral approach has been shaped by 15 years of ministry experience and graduate-level study at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary (MA, Theological Studies). He has received additional, extensive training in Christian care and counseling from the Christian Counseling & Education Foundation, the Christian Trauma Healing Network, and the Allender Center at the Seattle School of Theology & Psychology.
-
Chantelle Garrigan, Leader
Chantelle serves as a leader at The Well Church, supporting its mission through creativity, hospitality, and care for people. She is passionate about creating welcoming spaces for families, caring for others, loving global missionaries, and advocating for the vulnerable. She received training in theology and counseling at The Master’s Bible College. Together, Andrew and Chantelle are raising their sons, Edmund-James and “Benji,” who lives with Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome. Chantelle’s early parenting journey has deepened her sensitivity to the burdens people carry and strengthened her conviction that the church must be a place of refuge and honest care, anchored in the love of Jesus Christ.
-
Stephen Garrigan, Leader
Stephen serves as a leader at The Well Church, providing practical support to the team and leading the music element of worship during Gatherings each week. He has been singing in church since childhood and has 12 years of vocational ministry experience in various roles, including worship director, youth pastor, and administrative assistant. In addition to his current responsibilities, Stephen played a vital role in establishing the church's early convictions, including its mission, vision, and values. He continues to provide supportive guidance and help in keeping the church focused on its goal to make mature, healthy disciples.
-
Growing the Team
We pray regularly that the Lord would grow our team in depth and also in numbers. If you feel God may be leading you to serve our growing church plant and are seriously interested in joining the team as a pastor or leader, we would welcome a conversation with you.
Come and See
Sunday Gatherings at 9:30 am
Meeting in central Port St. Lucie. Talk to us for more information and the exact address.