Rev. Danny Lybarger

Denomination: United Methodist Church (UMC)
Organization: The Well United Methodist Church

Rev. Danny Lybarger is the Founding Pastor of The Well United Methodist Church in Weldon Spring, Missouri, where he leads an inclusive, justice-minded congregation rooted in the mantra “Your seat at the table can’t cost someone else theirs.” A graduate of Fuller Theological Seminary, Danny brings a unique blend of theological rigor and radical hospitality to every context.

Before planting The Well in 2021, he served in diverse settings—from rural Alabama non-denominational congregations to one of St. Louis’s first fully inclusive megachurches—and has consistently championed full LGBTQ+ inclusion, women’s leadership, and community engagement. Danny’s ministry emphasizes creating safe space for those wrestling with doubt and deconstruction; he extends this work as host of The Deconstruction Zone podcast, which reaches thousands each month with honest conversations at the intersection of faith and real life.

Outside the pulpit, Danny is an avid CrossFitter, a devoted dad cheering on his children’s sports teams, and a champion for local justice initiatives. His leadership continues to shape conversations around faith, compassion, and community, inviting all to join a growing movement of courageous discipleship and transformative hope.