We are led through the partnership of pastoral staff, church staff, and elders: three groups who discern God’s leading for our church together.
Our staff carry the day-to-day work of the church: teaching, caring for kids, leading worship, and loving our neighbors.
Tim has been planting and pastoring churches since 2002, and has led Redemption from its earliest days. He is the author of several books, including Shrink: Faithful Ministry in a Church-Growth Culture and Public Jesus, and a founding member of the band Satellite Soul. He holds an M.Div. and D.Min. from Nazarene Theological Seminary and cares deeply about justice, beauty, and the craft of writing and preaching.
Cole brings more than fifteen years of pastoral experience across family, youth, and children’s ministry. He holds a Master’s in Theological Studies from Nazarene Theological Seminary and a B.A. in Family Ministry from Manhattan Christian College. He loves building community and thinking carefully about theology, philosophy, and the life of faith.
Mandy has given herself to community development since 2008, leading Redemption’s Strengthening Families Program, our school and neighborhood partnerships, and our ministry alongside neighbors experiencing homelessness. She is pursuing a Master’s in Theological Studies with an emphasis in Women in Ministry at Northern Seminary.
Jo joined the staff in 2021 as our Early Childhood Coordinator and now leads church operations and events, carrying the office, the books, and special projects for the pastoral staff. She holds a degree in Early Childhood Education from Southern Nazarene University and taught in elementary classrooms for six years.
Valerie holds a B.S. in Education and a Master’s in Curriculum Leadership, and taught in the classroom before stepping back to be home with her two young daughters. She has served on Redemption’s early childhood volunteer team and loves making the rooms for our youngest kids safe, warm, and full of wonder.
Amy is a Title I reading specialist at Central Elementary in Olathe and has spent twelve years in elementary classrooms, six of them teaching third grade. Her family has been part of Redemption since 2022, and she has volunteered in our children’s rooms since 2023. She holds a Master’s in Instructional Specialist with a Reading Concentration from Emporia State University. She and her husband Griff have two daughters.
Todd has served as music director since 2020, shepherding our musicians and vocalists and shaping Sunday worship. He fosters both musical excellence and spiritual growth, and works to keep the music ministry a welcoming place for everyone.
Andrew brings nearly a decade of experience in operations and facilities for ministry spaces, and joined Redemption in early 2023. Off the clock, you will find him playing games, reading, and working puzzles.
A lifelong part of Redemption, Amelia is pursuing a B.A. in Film and Digital Media with a certificate in Peace and Conflict Resolution. She is passionate about restorative, peaceful approaches to conflict, and about telling stories through film.
Alongside our pastors and staff, the elders help discern God’s leading for Redemption and hold final say over our spiritual, staffing, and financial direction.
