Pastor Brandon & Wife Jillian
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Ayden & Aubrey
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Hi there!
I’m so glad you made it to our website…it’s where we will be recording and archiving the beginning of our church story...and I believe with every fiber of my being that it’s God story through and through. So many events, wounds, victories, failures, accomplishments, frustrations, blessings, and everything else in between have brewed together to bring us to this “Faith in Action” expression—>now manifesting as Redemption City Church. A firm believer that words are powerful and matter much, establishing a powerful and suitable church name to represent the DNA of who we are was imperative to me. Redemption City Church was a no brainer.
You see; my entire life—like most others—I desired to be happy...to feel accepted by my peers...accomplished in my pursuits and relationships. So much of my identity was engrossed within the things I did...and this included shepherding God’s people for a time. But inwardly, I struggled with sin, shame, and feelings of unworthiness; that at times, ironically presented itself as pride. It wasn’t until I lost everything (my health, independence, financial security, my home, possessions, prominence, relationships, vocation...see HERE) that I was able to truly see where I had placed my security, and comforts in...primary myself.
But oh, how Jesus met me in my suffering! I learned that I can trust His saving work revealed in Scripture. I learned the ineffectiveness of leaning on my own understanding. Instead, I learned how to take a RISK; leaping with two feet into this beautiful narrative...this redemptive God story prescribed in Scripture. I learned that in any and every circumstance, there is a way to be content and at peace. That sometimes less is more. I learned the art of patience and the concept of obedience to God as I follow wholeheartedly after Him. And most importantly I learned that I can be happy and satisfied with myself...and my story—despite my losses—when I make much of Jesus in the most simplest of ways. Redemption is possible!
As a pastor of Redemption City Church, I am a leader, husband, father, brother, and son of God —> in progress. But here’s the thing. I’m failing and growing forward day by day towards Jesus...because of Jesus. Experiencing the power of God’s redemption within my own life, marriage, and circumstances has emboldened me to sound the trumpet of what is possible for others for the rest of my days. I hope to provide a safe platform for other young leaders to grow into spiritual maturity to wisely do the same as well. Above all else, I want as many people as possible to experience redemption within their lives, marriages, families, careers, health, racial and cultural tensions, tragedies, economic situations, generational sins, and EVERYTHING in between. And I know just how possible that is for a covenant family of believers who make radical steps by faith towards the God of the Bible.
As of now, we are just a small group of believers resolved towards this high vision. However, I truly believe what’s ahead for Redemption City will be incredibly fruitful and GREAT. I so want you to get a front row seat to this epic God story from its first chapters. So come...see...and perhaps even help write the next pages of this book. I hope to do life with you soon...Grace n Peace
I’m so glad you made it to our website…it’s where we will be recording and archiving the beginning of our church story...and I believe with every fiber of my being that it’s God story through and through. So many events, wounds, victories, failures, accomplishments, frustrations, blessings, and everything else in between have brewed together to bring us to this “Faith in Action” expression—>now manifesting as Redemption City Church. A firm believer that words are powerful and matter much, establishing a powerful and suitable church name to represent the DNA of who we are was imperative to me. Redemption City Church was a no brainer.
You see; my entire life—like most others—I desired to be happy...to feel accepted by my peers...accomplished in my pursuits and relationships. So much of my identity was engrossed within the things I did...and this included shepherding God’s people for a time. But inwardly, I struggled with sin, shame, and feelings of unworthiness; that at times, ironically presented itself as pride. It wasn’t until I lost everything (my health, independence, financial security, my home, possessions, prominence, relationships, vocation...see HERE) that I was able to truly see where I had placed my security, and comforts in...primary myself.
But oh, how Jesus met me in my suffering! I learned that I can trust His saving work revealed in Scripture. I learned the ineffectiveness of leaning on my own understanding. Instead, I learned how to take a RISK; leaping with two feet into this beautiful narrative...this redemptive God story prescribed in Scripture. I learned that in any and every circumstance, there is a way to be content and at peace. That sometimes less is more. I learned the art of patience and the concept of obedience to God as I follow wholeheartedly after Him. And most importantly I learned that I can be happy and satisfied with myself...and my story—despite my losses—when I make much of Jesus in the most simplest of ways. Redemption is possible!
As a pastor of Redemption City Church, I am a leader, husband, father, brother, and son of God —> in progress. But here’s the thing. I’m failing and growing forward day by day towards Jesus...because of Jesus. Experiencing the power of God’s redemption within my own life, marriage, and circumstances has emboldened me to sound the trumpet of what is possible for others for the rest of my days. I hope to provide a safe platform for other young leaders to grow into spiritual maturity to wisely do the same as well. Above all else, I want as many people as possible to experience redemption within their lives, marriages, families, careers, health, racial and cultural tensions, tragedies, economic situations, generational sins, and EVERYTHING in between. And I know just how possible that is for a covenant family of believers who make radical steps by faith towards the God of the Bible.
As of now, we are just a small group of believers resolved towards this high vision. However, I truly believe what’s ahead for Redemption City will be incredibly fruitful and GREAT. I so want you to get a front row seat to this epic God story from its first chapters. So come...see...and perhaps even help write the next pages of this book. I hope to do life with you soon...Grace n Peace
