Our Team

Our team of hard-working staff and other leaders work together to see God's mission fulfilled at Wellspring.

McQuillan family

John McQuillan
Senior Pastor

Noel Bowditch

Noel Bowditch
Associate Pastor

Noel has been serving at Wellspring since early 2019.  In addition to his normal role as Assistant Minister with responsibility for the 8am congregation, he has served as Locum in 2024/2025.

He has experience in both rural and urban ministry, school chaplaincy, church consultancy and assisting parishes in times of review and transition. He enjoys reading, exercising, spending time with family and in the garden.

He is married to Lynne. They have two adult sons (Matt and Chris) and four young grandchildren.

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Associate Pastor

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Millie Freckelton
Children's and Families Worker

It’s a joy to serve as the Children’s and Families Worker here at Wellspring. I have a passion for supporting families and helping children encounter God’s love in meaningful and engaging ways. My husband, Luke, and I moved to Hobart from Brisbane in 2022 with our two energetic children—Eva and George.

Before stepping into this role, I spent five years as a stay-at-home mum, volunteering in children’s ministry and being led by God to move away from my previous work as an emergency nurse. These experiences have deepened my love for nurturing and teaching children in fun, creative, and faith-filled ways—something I now bring into every aspect of our children’s and families ministry.

Outside of church life, I enjoy spending time in nature—mountain biking, camping, and exploring Tasmania with my family. I feel incredibly grateful to be part of this community and am excited about what God is doing in and through our families.

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Lara Nairn
Administrator 

Lara has grown up in Hobart and feels grateful to God to not remember a time when she didn't believe in Him. She is married to Andy and has three young children. In the past, Lara studied Science at UTAS and worked for a Tasmanian fruit export company.  She enjoys cups of tea, playing music with her community band and cooking for friends.

Lara can help you with any questions you might have around the day to day activities of the church and its various ministries.

Parish Council can be contacted here.