REDEMPTION BIBLE CHAPEL - Key Persons
Hello, My Name is Andrew. I'm married to Janice and together we have two boys, Russell and Carter. I was born in Barrie Ontario and raised in a Christian home by my parents.
In the spring of 2005, Janice and I moved to London from Sault Ste. Marie (Janice's hometown). We immediately started attending Redemption London (at the time Southwest Community Church). From the first Sunday we attended, we were overwhelmed by the acceptance, love and support we received. We both felt that this is where God was calling us to be.
During our time at Redemption Janice has served in Children's Ministry and Worship Ministry and I have served mainly in the Worship Ministry. I have been blessed to be able to play drums with the Redemption Worship Team, which has been a passion of mine that began when I was a young boy playing drums in my childhood church.
I spent many years in the Printing, Graphic & Web Design world, both in Sault Ste. Marie and here in London. Although I enjoyed many aspects of this work, it was not a job that I was passionate about.
As Redemption London continued to grow it was clear that Redemption needed to have someone oversee the Production of our weekend services as well as other ministry events throughout the week. In 2012 I began a contract with Redemption to alleviate the pressure on our Worship Pastor. In 2015 the role became a staff position.
If you had suggested to me that I would one day be working in a position at the church that would cause my drumming to take a backseat, I'm not sure that I would have chosen that path. Drumming was what I loved to do and where I felt called to serve. I could not have imagined that God had a plan for me that would create an even greater passion in my ministry life and sense of fulfillment in my professional life. The joy of working for Christ at Redemption London in Production is an incredible privilege that I could have never foreseen.
If I can leave you with one thing it is to not minimize the plans that God has for you. If you feel God's call on your life in any way I encourage you to trust Him and stay faithful and He will give you more joy and passion than you could ever imagine.
Job Titles:
- Elder
- Elder ( With Wife, Caitlin )
Caitlin and I have four young daughters that we delight in. I'm very thankful that Caitlin is able and willing to be a full-time mom at home with our girls. She faithfully serves our family, and is an incredible blessing to me from the Lord. We were married in 2009, and have steadily added to our Tucker clan since then! I am a chiropractor and have owned a clinic since 2014, and have been so thankful to see how God has shown us favour as we strive to balance owning a business and family life. I enjoy spending time outdoors, playing sports, family bike rides, reading, and playing the drums (and singing in the shower).
Caitlin and her family were part of Redemption back when it originated under the name Southwest. I remember going to visit on Sundays and joining for youth events nearly 20 years ago. After marrying and living in Toronto for 4 years to complete my education, we moved back to London and began attending Redemption in 2014. God made it clear that this was to be our church home, as we had (and still have) many strong relationships in this church, and love the "heart after God" displayed by the body of believers at Redemption. We love the leadership at Redemption and passionate worship. I have enjoyed being part of the worship team on the drums, and Caitlin and I both also serve in Kid's Ministry.
Job Titles:
- Director of Communications
My name is Dan. I am joyfully married to my best friend, Nicole. We met back in 2003 while we were in high school. She invited me out to Redemption (Southwest Community Church at that time) where I first heard and realized that I was a sinner in need of saving. That's where I heard the good news of Jesus' salvation. Soon after I repented of my sin, turned to Christ, and made Him my Lord and Saviour. Nicole and I were married in 2007. Our daughters were born: Ivy in 2014, Amelia in 2016, and Eden in 2019.
I studied at Fanshawe College for two years in the Multimedia Design & Production program, and graduated in 2007. I worked at a print shop for almost five years and then at Teen Challenge in their national office as a graphic designer in their marketing department. After being at TC for just over a year, I was offered to come on staff at Redemption in July of 2011.
I am so thankful to God for His constant working in my life. I'm not perfect by any means, but as it says in 2 Timothy 2:4, "No soldier gets entangled in civilian pursuits, since his aim is the please the one who enlisted him." I try to live a God-pleasing life, and am humbled that He would call upon a wretch such as me to join His family.
Hi, my name is Filomena or Fil for short.
I was born in Vancouver, lived in Portugal until my teen years and finally moved to London, Ontario. I met my best friend and husband at the workplace, and we were married in 2007. Isaac and Rachel are our children and we love to homeschool them along with watching them play their favourite sports, hockey and soccer.
Before we had children, I had multiple jobs in the automotive and aviation industry, some of those being hands on, while others having more of an administrative and financial background.
Our family started attending Redemption, while it was still called Harvest, back in 2008. I have loved being involved and watching the Lord at work in Women's, Kids and Small Group Ministries.
Job Titles:
- Pastor of Hispanic Ministries
Job Titles:
- Associate Pastor
- Elder
- Elder ( With Wife, Amy )
Ian joined the pastoral team at Redemption in 2021 to oversee small groups and adult discipleship. He was drawn to the church because of its reputation for solid leadership and teaching, its heart for disciple-making and church planting, and its desire to submit all it does to God's will and God's way. Ian believes God has called and equipped him for pastoral ministry and is eager to serve the church family with the gifts, wisdom, and experience of which God has made him a steward. Ian joined the elder team in Fall 2023.
Ian and Amy and were married in 2006 and we have three children. Amy's a trained developmental service worker who has worked with special needs children in both public and Christian schools. Their family enjoys visiting our extended family, going on road trips, singing songs and playing games.
I was raised in a Christian home in the GTA and grew up in a loving local church. I was just a child when Jesus gave me new life in Him. He then grounded me in the faith as a young man through godly teachers, opportunities to serve, and leadership experiences. I graduated from Heritage Bible College with a BRS in 2004 and began work as a pastoral intern at Hughson Street Baptist Church in Hamilton's inner-city. From there I planted and pastored an intercultural church plant in east Hamilton called Lightway Church (2007-2020) and completed an MDIV degree from Heritage Seminary in 2011.
My wife Amy and I were married in 2006 and we have three children: Aila, Luke, and Travis. Amy's a trained developmental service worker who has worked with children with special needs in both public and Christian schools. As a family we enjoy visiting our extended family, going on road trips, singing songs and playing games. I'm an avid reader, an aspiring tennis player, and an under-appreciated joke teller.
I joined the pastoral team at Redemption in 2021. We were drawn to the church because of its reputation for solid leadership and teaching, its heart for disciple-making and church planting, and its desire to submit all it does to God's will and God's way. I believe God has called and equipped me for pastoral ministry and I am eager to serve our church family with the gifts, wisdom, and experience of which he's made me a steward.
"I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the Lord's holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge-that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God. " Ephesians 3:16-19 (NIV)
Job Titles:
- Director of Youth and Young Adults
My name is Jeremy. I have a lovely wife, Nardeen. We met at the church we were attending at the time, but it wasn't until I saw her serving and loving people on a missions trip that she stole my heart in 2014. After almost 6 years of dating and engagement by long distance (four of those where she was in Australia earning her doctorate in dentistry), we got married in July of 2020. Happiest day of my life.
My BA in Religious Studies comes from Tyndale, where I studied for 4 years, as well as being elected Student Council President while there. Before that, I worked in a number of restaurants (I secretly love cooking) and even got my Network Administration Degree from Everest College.
I began attending Redemption London in August 2015, when I was hired on as the Youth Intern. Before then, I was the Youth Intern at Hope Bible Church Markham. God really taught me about His sovereignty in the move here - "The heart of a man plans his way, but the LORD establishes his steps." - Proverbs 16:9
Job Titles:
- Elder
- Elder ( With Wife, Pauline )
Hello, my name is John Klassen, I am honoured to serve at Redemption London as an Elder. I am married to Pauline and we have 3 grown daughters, who are now raising their families.
I am a Bus driver for the London Transit Commission, since 2006. We are very active in our children's and grandchildren's lives and feel very blessed by God with our family. Some prominent interests of mine are physical fitness and being a motorcycle enthusiast.
Job Titles:
- Executive Assistant to Norm Millar
Job Titles:
- Director of Women 's Ministry
Job Titles:
- Elder
- Senior Pastor
- Elder ( With Wife, Cindy )
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- Elder
- Elder ( With Wife, Connie )
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- Elder
- Elder ( With Wife, Claudia )
Job Titles:
- Kids Ministry Coordinator
Job Titles:
- Chairman
- Elder
- Elder Chair ( With Wife, Deb )