About us
Our Mission:
To reach the lost with the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and to develop a growing relationship with the Lord, His Church; as exemplified by love and service to God, His Church and our community.
our pastors:
Pastor Mitchell Spring
Founding & Lead Pastor
After years in the ministry in Utica, NY, Pastor Spring felt the call of God to move his family to the Oneonta area and begin a work. Pastor Spring has been a licensed minister and pastor for more than 30
years. Along with his wife Rose, and his daughters Sarah and Rebekah, Pastor Spring began holding service in the Oneonta area in 1993. Pastor Spring is a down to earth, hands-on Pastor that loves God, and loves sharing the truth of God's Word.
Sam Judd
Associate Pastor and Youth Leader
​Samuel Judd was radically saved in 2013 by the all-powerful grace of God through the cross of Jesus Christ. Since then, Sam has been passionate about spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ through many different means. Sam has been working alongside his now wife as a youth leader at Spirit and Truth Ministries since the fall of 2014. In May of 2022 Sam was ordained as an associate pastor at the church. Sam loves writing for the local newspaper, The Daily Star, as a religion columnist. In 2023 Sam began a nursing home ministry at a local nursing home and rehabilitation center. He is also a part of the Otsego County Jail Ministry, where he visits the jail to share the life-changing and eternity-changing word of God. Sam has been actively involved in public relations and getting the church involved in different community events such as the annual Hometown 4th of July celebration in Neahwa Park, Balloon Fest, and local parades. Sam possesses a great love for preparing sermons and sharing them. He would love to meet you!
Rose Spring
Music Minister Ladies Ministry
Co-laborer with Pastor Spring she uses her musical talent and anointing to bless the ministry of Spirit & Truth.
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Rebekah Judd
rebekahspring@yahoo.com
Rebekah came to the Lord at a young age and continued to serve in different churches in both Utica and North Carolina during her college years. She moved back to oneonta and started the Impact youth group in 2014. As someone who grew up in a youth group, she knew how important and impactful this time is for teens and wanted to make a difference. Her heart is for people to be able to experience Jesus and have real encounters with Him, and wants people to have their own personal testimonies to share.
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Dr.'s Joe & Shirley Rufrano
Marriage & Couples Counseling
Joe & Shirley Rufrano are a great asset to the leadership team at Spirit & Truth. As the directors and doctors at Southside Chiropractic and Wellness Center, Joe and Shirley have aided people in physical wellness and and Spirit & Truth they are helping people become spiritually well. They have completed courses in family and marriage counselling. As lovers and students of God's Word they also lead Bible Study Groups.