Ministers

  • Scott Ballard

    MINISTER

    Scott was born in Michigan but spent most of his life in West and Middle Tennessee. He grew up and graduated high school in Camden, TN. He graduated from Freed Hardeman University in 1989 and 1991 with degrees in Communication, Education, and English. He has been serving in ministry for more than 30 years. He has also been a high school teacher and coach for 28 years. He has been working with the Spring Hill congregation since 2019. He is married to Malaika (Scudder) Ballard. Malaika grew up in the mission field of Kenya, Africa and graduated from Freed Hardeman University in 2001. Scott & Malaika have three daughters: Abby, Ally, and Annie.

  • Sam Quirk

    YOUTH MINISTER

    Sam has been the Youth Minister at Spring Hill since 2020 after graduating from Freed Hardeman University. He has been married to his beautiful wife Brittney (Kennedy) since 2022, and they are expecting a baby boy in March 2024. Sam loves working with the youth at Spring Hill, and his mission is to help them build a strong relationship with God that will continue into adulthood.

Staff

  • Bethany Austin

    SECRETARY

    Bethany has spent most of her life in Middle Tennessee. She graduated from Harding University in 2009 with a degree in Public Relations. She married her husband, Jon, in 2009 and they have two boys, Nolan and Colton. She has been a member of the Spring Hill church since 2013 and became the secretary in 2022.