Steve Nethery
Senior Pastor

​​Steve Nethery has served as Senior Pastor of Spring Hill Baptist Church since 2016. He previously served as Senior Pastor of Horizon Community Church in Chesapeake, Virginia, where he and his family moved in 1994 from Wichita Falls, Texas. Steve holds a Master of Divinity from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Fort Worth, Texas. He and his wife, Ruth, have two adult children, Natalie and Dawson. The Nethery clan enjoys spending time together—preferably outdoors, summertime, the beach, the mountains, and rooting for the Dallas Cowboys, the Longhorns, and the Washington Nationals. Contact Steve at steve@springhillbaptist.org or (434)973-7473.
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Mike Alley 
Associate Pastor

​Alongside his wife, Christine, Mike Alley has served in youth ministry for more than 20 years. In addition to serving as Associate Pastor at Spring Hill, Mike is the Executive Director of the Youth Development Council in Greene County, which serves more than 70 students through after-school and summer programs. Prior to his position at Spring Hill, Mike worked as a teacher and coach in the Albemarle/Greene community, including at the University of Virginia and local high schools with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Mike typically provides the message for the 9:00 a.m. Family Service. Contact Mike at mikealley34@gmail.com.
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Christine Alley 
Youth Minister

 Christine Alley has served as a youth minister at Spring Hill alongside her husband, Mike, since 2003. She previously ministered to local high school and middle school students through the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. For more than 20 years, she has helped teenagers develop a deeper relationship with Jesus and learn how to disciple others. Christine, Mike, and their son Peyton have been part of the Spring Hill family since 1997. Contact Christine at alley@springhillbaptist.org. 
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Ruth Nethery
Worship Music Coordinator

Prior to becoming Worship Music Coordinator for Spring Hill, Ruth Nethery served as Worship Leader for Horizon Community Church in Chesapeake, Virginia. She holds a B.A. in Music Education from Howard Payne University, Brownwood, Texas. Ruth has served in ministry since high school and met her husband, Steve, while leading worship at a summer camp. She loves the mountains, the beach, spending time with family and friends, sports, and helping others experience Christ through music and worship. Contact Ruth at ruth@springhillbaptist.org
Melissa Hansen
Worship Leader
Melissa Hansen has led worship at Spring Hill since 2010. She holds degrees in Music Education and Church Music from Shenandoah University and has taught music, choir and piano in Greene County since 2007. She leads worship at the 9:00 a.m. Contemporary Service.

Chris Marcoguiseppe
Children's Ministry

Chris & Ron Marcoguiseppe have eight children and seventeen grandchildren, the youngest of whom they have recently adopted, Cecil (age 3). Chris has been working with children for decades, from teaching children’s small group classes to running Vacation Bible School and working with families in the school system. Contact Chris with any questions you might have about Children's Ministry, VBS, and families at Spring Hill: chris@springhillbaptist.org​

Christy Ferguson
Family Service

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Christy Ferguson organizes Spring Hill's 9:00 AM Family Service. She and her husband, Steve, have four children and have been part of the Spring Hill family since 2002. Christy holds a master’s degree in counseling from the University of Virginia. Her passion is connecting God's Word to the everyday lives of children and families through worship and other family-centered programs at Spring Hill. Connect with Christy at the 9:00 a.m. Family Service or at children@springhillbaptist.org.​

Sheri Crawford
​Administration & Media

Sheri Crawford fills a dual role as both the Administrator and the Media Coordinator. She has a Bachelors degree in Communications from Baylor University specializing in radio/tv/film, and has received multiple awards, including the AIVA Communicator Award for excellence in marketing and communications. She has been a news anchor, producer, PR director and publisher. She is passionate about sharing stories through audio/visual media and loves being part of Spring Hill. Sheri, an Army wife and Air Force mom, has three grown sons, John, Steven and Mark. The Crawfords have been part of Spring Hill since 2004. You can reach Sheri at office@springhillbaptist.org or call the church office at (434)973-7473.