Leadership
STAFF
Tim Suttle
Lead Pastor
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tims@redemptionchurchkc.com
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Tim Suttle is a writer, musician, and pastor. He’s the author of several books including, Shrink: Faithful Ministry in a Church-Growth Culture. An Evangelical Social Gospel?, and Public Jesus. Tim wrote for the Religion Section of The Huffington Post, and his work has been featured at Sojourners, On Faith, Crosswalk, The Other Journal, and elsewhere. Tim was the founder and frontman of the popular Christian band Satellite Soul, with whom he toured for nearly a decade. He holds degrees from Kansas State University, B.S., and Nazarene Theological Seminary, M.Div., and D.min. Tim has planted three successful churches including Redemption, where he’s been pastoring since 2002. Tim is a founding member of the Associated Ministerial Order (AMO), and is still active in their work. Recently, Tim helped found the Good Faith Network, an interfaith grassroots organization advocating for well-researched solutions to problems of injustice in Johnson County, where he helps leads their Ending Homelessness team.
Tim is committed to writing, speaking, and working for justice, while chasing beauty and creativity in life and work. He loves distance running, K-State sports, reading philosophy, as well as writing, recording, and performing music. Tim and his wife, Kristin, live in Kansas City with their two boys.
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cole@redemptionchurchkc.com
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Lonnie Cole McGee has been serving as a pastor at Redemption Church since March of 2014. With over 15 years of pastoral experience, Cole has had a wide range of roles and responsibilities. Cole has served as a family pastor, associate pastor, youth pastor, and a children's pastor. Cole holds a Masters of Theological Studies from Nazarene Theological Seminary and a Bachelor of Arts in Family Ministry from Manhattan Christian College.
Cole is passionate about community building, theology, philosophy, and helping people feel a sense of solidarity with the story of God. In his spare time, Cole enjoys being outside, learning new skills, and playing games with friends and family.He is committed to fostering an inclusive and safe environment where everyone can mature in their faith and serve the neighborhood.
Mandy Hill
Director of Justice Initiatives and Community Life
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mandy@redemptionchurchkc.com
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As the Director of Justice Initiatives and Community Life, Mandy has been dedicated to fostering community development and meaningful connections in our neighborhood since 2008. The Justice initiatives that Mandy leads include, English classes, in partnership with Johnson County Mental Health, the Strengthening Families Program, homeless ministry, and partnership with the neighborhood schools. Mandy is pursuing a masters degree in Theological Studies with an emphasis on Women in Ministry from Northern Seminary. Through her work at RC, Mandy hopes to help people find connections to one another and to God's redemptive project in Olathe and the world. Mandy has no hobbies other than reading, eating, walking her dog and spending time with her husband Bill, and their young adult children.
Beth Price
Office Manager
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beth@redemptionchurchkc.com
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Beth Price began on our staff as a volunteer compassion ministry leader in 2008, and then became the Administrative Assistant/Office Manager in March 2011. The position has morphed over the years into Beth being our bookkeeper and First Impression coordinator.
Beth came to Redemption Church with her family in 2005, and has been involved in the church in many ways through the years. She served on our Elder Board from 2009 - 2024.
Beth graduated from Washington State University with a degree in Hotel/Restaurant Administration. She lives in Olathe with her husband Marty. She has three boys – Brad, Matthew and Sam, who are all married to wonderful women. Sam's step-daughter, Addison, is 6 years old and the delight of Beth and Marty. She enjoys watching tennis, traveling, listening to podcasts and reading.
Jo Overholt
Early Childhood Coordinator
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jo@redemptionchurchkc.com
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Jo Overholt has served as the Early Childhood Director at Redemption Church since 2021. She holds a degree in Early Childhood Education from Southern Nazarene University and spent six years in elementary education before becoming a stay at home mother to her two children.
Jo is grateful for the opportunity to participate with volunteers from the congregation in creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for the youngest members of Redemption. She is passionate about cultivating children’s wonder about the mysteries of God and facilitating their exploration of God’s character and kingdom.
Jo can often be found listening to audiobooks or podcasts, baking, and forgetting to move the laundry from the washing machine to the dryer. Her love languages are empty calories, the perfect gif, and pajama pants. She lives in Olathe with her husband- Drew, two kids- Elise and Edison, and a couple of ridiculous guinea pigs named Chicken and Nuggets.
Nancy Bartelt
Elementary Coordinator
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nancy@redemptionchurchkc.com
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Nancy Bartelt has been serving as the Elementary Director of Redemption Church since early 2023. When her family began coming to Redemption the year before, she was captivated by the way folks at Redemption talk about and live out God's imagination for shalom. She has been leading songs, games, lessons and prayers for children in her church communities since she was a teenager.
She has always been passionate about joining Jesus’ creative and redeeming work in the world. She holds a degree in music therapy and a certificate in Spiritual Direction. Nancy loves the way kids 'keep it real' and remind us how playful God is. It brings her huge joy and hope to wonder, play, and learn with kids & families as we lean into life together with God.
She and her husband have four kids in various stages of leaving the nest. In her spare time, she loves writing haikus, creating collaborative art projects, eating dessert, traveling, having deep conversations, and avoiding housework.
Todd Way
Music team Coordinator
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todd@redemptionchurchkc.com
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Todd has served as Music Director at Redemption Church since 2020, where he oversees and guides a talented team of musicians and vocalists in creating a vibrant and meaningful worship experience each Sunday. With a passion for fostering both musical excellence and spiritual growth, Todd diligently works to cultivate a welcoming and inclusive environment for all who participate in the music ministry. He believes that music is an essential medium for connecting with God and with one another, and he strives to create worship services that are both meaningful and accessible.
Andrew Thompson
Building and Grounds Coordinator
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andrew@redemptionchurchkc.com
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Andrew Thompson has been working in operations and maintenance capacities in ministry spaces for nearly a decade, and came on as the Building and Grounds Director for Redemption Church in early 2023.
Having grown up in churches where the highest calling in ministry was generally to roles requiring public speaking, Andrew has been thrilled to find his own niche in keeping the lights on, keeping the spaces conditioned, and not having to stand in front of people with a microphone (not often anyway).
On any given evening, Andrew can almost certainly be found spending time with his wife Abbie, his daughter Melody, and his two dogs and one cat. When given a chance and a bit of his own time, he loves playing games, reading, and doing puzzles.
Amelia Kline
Justice Initiatives and Community Life Assistant
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Amelia Kline has been attending Redemption Church since she was a child. She has grown up in the community and is excited to work with and give back to the people she has come to know and love. She is currently pursuing a Bachelors of Arts in Film and Digital Media, alongside a certificate in Peace and Conflict Resolution, which will be completed in the fall. She has come to know herself as someone who is very passionate about finding ways to resolve conflict restoratively and peacefully, and is curious as to how she can utilize her skills in filmmaking and photography to explore what that looks like further. Amelia hopes to bring elements like this into the Redemption space to continue to grow, and offer new perspectives into the community.
Elder Board
Redemption church is led through the partnership of pastoral staff, church staff and the elders. These three groups work together to discern God’s leading for our church and then to plan and execute toward that leading. The elders have final say over staffing, financial, and spiritual leadership issues. We attempt to do everything by consensus and generally abide by the admonition from scripture: “be subject to one another.” We do everything out in the open and anyone can see our budget/financial records at any time.
Michelle Clark
Sara Kline
Tyler Pittenger
Jim Schmidt
Tim Suttle
Larry Woulfe
Kerrie Thomsen