Who We Are
Our staff and volunteers are a dedicated group of individuals focused on serving Christ here at Spring of Life to grow and support our members and the community
Pastor Mike Luzinski
Rev. Mike Luzinski serves as the Lead Pastor of Spring of Life United Methodist Church, where he loves living and serving in the Lake Nona community alongside his wife Madeline and their son Luke. Before joining Spring of Life in 2021, Mike served as a pastor at Asbury United Methodist Church in Maitland, Florida for five years. Both Mike and Madeline are ordained clergy and graduates of Duke Divinity School. She lives out her call beyond the local church serving children in foster care.
Mike feels called by God to share joy, bring healing, and empower people to step into the greater future God has in mind for them — and he is grateful for the opportunity to live out his call in our dynamic church and growing community.
If you are new here, Pastor Mike would love to meet you. Don't hesitate to introduce yourself or reach out — you are embraced at Spring of Life.
Email Pastor Mike
pastormike@springchurch.org
Our Staff
Margo Cook
ELC Director
Margo is a highly respected educator with more than 25 years of experience in early childhood education. She is a graduate of Florida State University with a degree in Science Education and holds both her National CDA certification and Florida Director’s Credential. In recognition of her dedication to faith-based education, she was named the 2024 National Christian Director of the Year. Margo has been part of the Orlando community for over 30 years, where she and her husband raised their two children, Emily and Clay. Her deep community roots and passion for nurturing children through Christian education make her a cornerstone of our program. In her free time, she enjoys horseback riding, fishing, and spending time at the beach.
Mitchell Samuelson
Worship Director
A native of Orlando, FL, Mitchell was raised with a love of music in the United Methodist Church. He has studied piano and voice since the age of 7 through the support of both his mother and father, both musicians themselves. Mitchell graduated from Rollins College in 2018 with a bachelors degree in piano performance and has been serving as a church musician since 2014. He is a passionate Orlando Magic fan and enjoys spending time in his at-home recording studio.
Betsy LeFils
Co-Children’s Director
Betsy and her husband have lived in the Lake Nona community since 2009, and they have two school age children. She has her Bachelor’s Degree in Child and Family Development, a national CDA, and a Director's Credential. She has been a teacher at Spring of Life Early Learning Center since 2017 and a member of Spring of Life UMC since 2021. She has a passion for teaching and caring for children, and she has been a Co-Children's Ministry Director alongside Christa Olson since 2022. They love teaching children through fun and interactive lessons, activities, and events. Betsy and Christa look forward to connecting and building relationships with the Spring of Life community, as well as the neighboring Lake Nona community.
Christa Olson
Co-Children’s Director
Christa is driven by a lifelong desire to teach in creative ways, a journey that has taken her from missionary work in South Florida to completing a PhD in Sociology at UCF. Christa and her family—husband, Daniel, and their two daughters—feel truly blessed to call Spring of Life UMC home. Whether it’s through group games or service projects, Christa loves connecting with people of all ages. She is excited to meet you and hopes you’ll join her in finding new, creative ways to share God's love within our building and out in the community.
Alex Killian
Youth Director
Alex has been part of the Spring of Life community since March 2023 and is originally from Northern Indiana. He is a graduate of Purdue University, where he earned a degree in Human Services. With over 18 years of experience in Youth and Family Programs—including 10 years serving through nonprofit organizations—Alex has a strong background working with middle and high school students. In addition to program leadership, Alex brings valuable fundraising experience and has successfully partnered with numerous organizations to fund, develop, and sustain family-focused initiatives. He is the Co-Founder of Anchor & Vine Global Outreach and currently serves as the Director of Global Programs, leading relief efforts and ministry in areas such as Costa Rica, Puerto Rico, Peru, Africa, Orlando, and the Florida Keys. Outside of ministry, Alex enjoys cooking (and eating!) great food, traveling, playing board games, and spending quality time with friends and family.
Denise Fuller
Church Administrator
A member of Spring of Life for over 20 years, Denise serves as the "business side" of our church. With a BS from St. Joseph’s University and a consulting background for global leaders like GE Capital, 3M, and Pillsbury, she brings high-level operational expertise to our daily mission, ensuring our processes run with professional excellence. Denise’s roots here run deep; her children attended our Early Learning Center, including her oldest who was part of the very first class. When she isn't paying the bills for the church, Denise paints watercolor portraits of pets for her friends.