Meet our leadership

Known by name.
Led by service.

At Big Spring, leadership is not about status. It is the work of opening Scripture, caring for people, guiding the church wisely, and helping every gathering point toward Jesus.

These are some of the people who help our church family worship, grow, and serve together.

Preaching & teaching

Ministry leaders

Glen Layfield, preaching minister

Preaching Minister

Glen Layfield

Glen opens Scripture each week and helps the church connect the ancient faith to ordinary life. With graduate training in biblical studies, he brings a love for thoughtful questions, Christian unity, and practical discipleship.

Garrett Williams, associate minister

Associate Minister

Garrett Williams

Garrett serves alongside the congregation through teaching, encouragement, and hands-on ministry. His approachable spirit and willingness to serve help people of every generation feel welcomed and supported.

Shepherding & stewardship

Elders & trustees

James Jimmy Vaughn, elder and trustee

Elder & Trustee

James “Jimmy” Vaughn

Jimmy helps shepherd the Big Spring family with steady care, prayerful wisdom, and practical service. He works to protect the congregation’s spiritual health and faithfully steward its shared ministry.

Richard Thomasson, elder and trustee

Elder & Trustee

Richard Thomasson

Richard serves the congregation through thoughtful guidance, encouragement, and a deep concern for people. As an elder and trustee, he helps keep Big Spring grounded, cared for, and ready to serve.

Music & worship

Worship leaders

Don Brandon, pianist and worship coordinator

Pianist & Worship Coordinator

Don Brandon

Don helps shape the musical life of Big Spring, coordinating worship and serving from the piano. His leadership supports congregational singing and keeps each service centered on the message of Christ.

Heather Layfield, organist and accompanist

Organist & Accompanist

Heather Layfield

Heather supports the church’s worship through the organ and musical accompaniment. Her service brings warmth, depth, and a welcoming spirit to the songs shared by the congregation.

One body, many gifts

Every ministry belongs to the whole church.

Our leaders serve alongside a congregation full of people who teach, cook, pray, visit, give, repair, encourage, welcome, and quietly meet needs. At Big Spring, ministry is something we do together.

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