The Redeemer Leadership Team |
At Redeemer, we believe that God intends for the local church to be led by a plurality of qualified, servant-minded elders, and served by a plurality of capable, compassionate deacons.
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The Elder Team
The Elder Team provides pastoral leadership for the church, exercising general oversight and spiritual authority as a plurality of leaders (this means there is no one ruling elder or senior pastor here). The elders together articulate the central vision, mission, values, & goals of church. They are available for services of prayer, counseling, discipline, and spiritual guidance.
They are responsible for evaluating, developing, and training leaders & ministries. The elders are ceremonial officiants (weddings, funerals, baptism, family dedications) and legal officers of the church. They are ultimately responsible & accountable for the health of the church.
They are responsible for evaluating, developing, and training leaders & ministries. The elders are ceremonial officiants (weddings, funerals, baptism, family dedications) and legal officers of the church. They are ultimately responsible & accountable for the health of the church.
Who they are:
(listed in alphabetical order)
ROBBIE GOFORTH
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Robbie's bio will be here soon!
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Mark makin
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Mark was born and raised in suburban Mission Viejo, CA. Growing up, he attended a non-denominational church with his parents and came to follow Christ at a young age. Out of desire to integrate his faith with his learning, Mark headed to Biola University for college to study philosophy and read great books in the Torrey Honors Institute. His college years were an intense season of spiritual growth in which he cultivated lifelong friendships and deepened his love and knowledge of God in lifechanging ways. Mark holds an M.A.R. in philosophical theology and philosophy of religion from Yale University and a Ph.D. in philosophy from the University of California, Irvine. He works as a professor in Biola’s Torrey Honors Institute, where he enjoys mentoring and discipling college students.
Mark met his beloved wife, Carri, at Biola, and they’ve been married since 2008. They live in La Mirada with their two children, Micah and Elena, who share their love of baking and exploring America’s national parks. The Makins joined Redeemer in 2016. Together Mark and Carri co-chair Redeemer’s Missions Council and lead a community group. |
Greg Stump
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Greg was raised in Cerritos, California, and obtained a B.A. in English Literature from Cal State Long Beach, followed by an M.A. in English Literature from Chapman University and later an M.A. in Theology at Fuller Theological Seminary. Prior to coming to Redeemer, Greg worked at Grace Brethren Church of Long Beach, where he served with the youth, college, and worship teams, as well as working on staff in the arts department and as an elder overseeing cultural renewal. Later, Greg worked as a Resident Director at Biola University for seven years.
He has been married to Michele since 1999 and they live in La Mirada with their three children: Katrina, Nathaniel, and Elisabeth. They have attended Redeemer since 2006, where Greg has served as an elder, college pastor, worship coordinator, and internship coordinator, working part-time at the church before joining the staff full-time at Redeemer in August 2012. He currently oversees a number of ministries (community groups, arts, liturgy, administration, etc.), as well as working to develop new ministry teams and leaders. He also serves as the director of the church staff, as well as helping to plan the worship services each week. Greg also helped to create Gospel-centered Churches for La Mirada, a collaborative network of local ministers and churches in the area, as well as founding Love La Mirada, an organization which brings the community, schools, city government, businesses, non-profits and houses of worship together for the good of our city. |
Dom Vincent
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Dom is a southern California native being born in Montebello and raised in Whittier. He grew up in a devout Catholic family who went to church every Sunday. He heard the Gospel faithfully preached in Christian school and chose to follow Christ at an early age (6 or 7). Church and the things of Christ have been central to his life from very early on having had humble, faithful role models to look up to (not least of which are his parents).
He is happily married to Diane (married since 2003) and gets to be daddy to Alison and Audrey (who really are the most delightful and joyful people Dom knows despite what the picture may convey). The Vincents have been a part of Redeemer since early 2009. Dom cares most that people remain on the long road of faithful discipleship to Jesus. Faithfully following Jesus; nothing else really matters. |
The Deacon Team
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The Deacons provide the church with servant leadership, focused upon practical service to those in need, physical caretaking and stewardship of the church, and oversight of particular areas. The deacons oversee collection and distribution of funds to those in need through the deacon's fund (a special collection made once a month during our Sunday Morning Worship). They help and encourage the poor, jobless, sick, widowed or grieving, elderly, disabled, or otherwise needy as the representatives of Christ.
They are available for giving wise counsel to those in need of practical advice & providing examples of deep faith for those in crisis (turning to and trusting in God’s provision, hopeful in despair, etc.). The deacons lead out in taking care of the practical, physical needs of the gathered church (e.g. preparing for worship services, organizing group meals, & looking for needs at group activities). |
Who they are:
(listed in alphabetical order)
Noelle Delacruz
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Although born and raised in New York, Noelle Delacruz considers California home. With plans of becoming a doctor, Noelle graduated with a degree in Biology in Northern California, but God had other plans. She wished to attend Biola as an undergraduate student, and God unexpectedly answered the desire of her heart by bringing her back for the Science and Religion program. It was during this time that Noelle was introduced to spiritual formation and switched programs. She graduated from Talbot's Institute of Spiritual Formation in 2015 and has served as a spiritual director at Biola since.
Noelle has been part of the Redeemer community since 2013. It has been a safe and healing space to bring wounds and brokenness to the light. The church's intentionality to foster a family in which to be seen, known and loved well has been such a gift. She loves chocolate, sushi, exploring, and discovering good music that is new to her. |
BEN FLEMMING
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Ben's bio coming soon
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MICHELE STUMP
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Michele's bio coming soon
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Redeemer Staff
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Phil Glenn - Technical Coordinator
Dan Imes - Director of Administration & Property Greg Stump - Executive Pastor / Staff Elder Megan Mitts - Youth Lead |