David and Jennifer Blugerman, with daughter Emma and son Matthew on the way, moved to Botetourt County in June 2001.  Our home missions office in Greenville, SC sent them to develop a church from scratch.

The next 18 months were spent developing a core group of folks who would help launch Wellspring Church.  The core group was gathered through neighborhood Bible studies, special events, and personal contacts.

(The picture above was taken during a Bible study in early 2002 when we were using rented space above a doctor's office.)

Wellspring Church launched Sunday morning worship on January 19, 2003 with a core group of about 50 people.  Since then, God has blessed us in tremendous ways!  We have grown both spiritually and numerically.  Some of the highlights of our history are below:

In May 2004 we purchased 12 acreas of land on Roanoke Road in the fastest growing part of Botetourt County. 

In May 2006 we became an organized church. This means that we have our own elders and deacons (see the We Are Presbyterians distinctive).

In May 2007 we purchased 2.5 more acreas of land and a beautiful brick colonial home that will be used as a "missions house" for our missionary families. 

In May 2008 we completed a turn lane off the highway that fronts our property.  We are fundraising for our first building and plan, Lord willing, to break ground soon.

The journey has been a great adventure with many wonderful surprises!  But isn't that the way God works in our lives?  Wellspring Church has a vision and purpose that communicates excitement, anticipation, and challenge.  There is a climate and atmosphere that God is at work in the lives of people.  At Wellspring Church you have the opportunity to be involved in something significant and meaningful - something that is larger than yourself.  Come and be a part of the story that God is writing at Wellspring Church!

Call our church office at 540.992.3400 for more information about Wellspring Church or the ARPC!