PASTORS

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​Redeemer is led by a plurality of pastors. We believe the New Testament affirms two offices in the local church, pastors and deacons. Concerning pastors, the Bible uses three interchangeable terms to describe the office of pastor: pastor, elder and overseer (bishop). Our pastors serve together to shepherd Redeemer by teaching the Word of God, leading and equipping the church for ministry, providing pastoral care, and praying for the church.

Jeremy Wright
Senior Pastor

Pastor Jeremy has served at Redeemer since July 2011. He was called as Senior Pastor in May 2014. Jeremy and his wife, Alicia, met and married in 2007. Jeremy is originally from Brighton, TN and Alicia from the Cleveland, OH area, but they met in college in Louisville, KY. They have four kids, two energetic boys (Gabe & Luke) and two sweet girls (Aleah & Amaya). They love family time, books, coffee, & the zoo. Jeremy completed his  BA (Biblical Studies, '09), MA (Discipleship and Family Ministry, '11) and D.Ed.Min (Biblical Spirituality, '17) at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. 

Chris Pence
Pastor

Chris has served at Redeemer since 2014. God opened Chris' heart to the Gospel when he was 15. He married his high school sweetheart, Lindsey, in 2016. Chris graduated from Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary (B.A. in Christian Studies) and is working towards a MDiv in Pastoral Ministry from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He oversees Redeemer's music and teaching ministries. 

Matt Alford
​Pastor

Matt has been a member of Redeemer since 2006. God opened Matt’s heart to trust Jesus at an age 12. He is a graduate of the University of Memphis. Matt has been married to his wife, Lisa, since 2006. God has blessed them with two children, Allison and Andrew.  

Stephen Johnson
​Pastor 

​Stephen became a pastor at Redeemer in 2018. Having grown up in the area, he has lived variously around the South and Midwest with a brief stint abroad. He married Amanda in 2010 while a student in Birmingham, AL. In 2016 they moved to be closer to family and were drawn to Redeemer's understanding of the church as spiritual family. You'll find them hanging out with their three children, Ellis, Mabel, and Nathaniel, and having fun playing farm in the suburbs.

STAFF

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Maddie Reed
​Director of Parent's Day  Out 

Maddie has been a member at Redeemer since 2016. She and her husband, Kevin, have been married since 2012. Maddie is a graduate from Union University (BA, Elementary Education). In addition to overseeing Redeemer's Parent's Day Out program, Maddie serves as the head of our Kids Ministry Team. She and Kevin have two daughters (Raina and Eden). 

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KIDS MINISTRY TEAM 

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Maddie Reed
​Lisa Alford
Amanda Johnson
Glenda Henley
Chris Pence