Inside Redemption Redemption Church Arizona

Today’s guest is Josue Lopez. He co-leads the West Mesa congregation: https://westmesa.redemptionaz.com. 

During this episode we talk about:

-Josue’s upbringing in Mexico with a preacher dad

-meeting Jesus at summer camp

-the way the Lord used his dad’s passing in his ministry 

-getting a visa and moving to America

-starting Redemption West Mesa’s bilingual church service

-what it’s like to preach with an interpreter

-being the only Spanish speaking church in the Redemption family

-the gifts Redemption West Mesa brings to other congregations

We’re thankful for the insights and wisdom Josue brings to Redemption and the way he leads his congregation. One of the best parts of Redemption is the diversity of our leaders and the way that embodies the kingdom. 

Today’s guest is Vicki Diemert. She is the Counseling Director at Redemption Church Gateway. She’s had major influence in all of Redemption over the past few years as it relates to counseling practices and philosophies.

Today’s guest is Neil Pitchel. He is the Pastor of Central Operations of Redemption Church. He oversees Finance, Human Resources and much more for all the congregations of Redemption. He attends the Gilbert Congregation.

Recording of our first Inside Redemption Live - The Gospel & Race

Redemption Church, Racism & The Gospel - https://www.redemptionaz.com/gospelandrace​

Part 1 - L to R
Seth Troutt (Pastor, R/Gateway), Wayne Wynter (Lead Pastor, R/Alhambra), Luke Simmons (Lead Pastor, R/Gateway), Chris Amaro (Lead Pastor, R/West Mesa), Frank Switzer (Lead Pastor, R/Arcadia)

Part 2 - L to R
Melissa Hubert (R/Alhambra), Sandy Cooper (R/Gilbert), Aaron Dailey (Lead Pastor, R/Alhambra), Emma Tautolo (R/Tempe), Marcus Doe (Pastor, R/Tucson)

The first "Inside Redemption Live" was February 23, 2021 at Redemption Gilbert.

An in depth conversation with Pastors Luke Simmons, Seth Troutt and Tyler Johnson surrounding the document "Redemption Church, Racism, & The Gospel".

How does the Gospel give us a unique ability to pursue the best kind of diversity?