Rector
Fr. Andrew was called to serve as Rector at Church of the Redeemer in 2023, having previously served Anglican parishes in Pittsburgh and Butler, Pennsylvania, and the Los Angeles area of California. He studied Philosophy and Psychology in college, and earned his M.Div. at Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, CA with an emphasis in Worship, Theology, and the Arts. Amidst all Andrew’s interests and responsibilities at Redeemer, the Gospel is his sole priority and he most enjoys leading our community in worship.
At work or at play, Andrew is having the most fun when he’s doing it alongside the love of his life, Christina. He loves the outdoors, obscure board games with friends, and making noise with electric guitars. His bookshelves are filled mostly with philosophical treatises and graphic novels.
Associate Rector
Fr. Kenny served at Redeemer on our pastoral staff in our beginning years and was church planter and founding pastor of St. John’s Anglican Church in Franklin, TN before returning to Redeemer in 2016. He completed his M.Div. at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Chicago in 1995 with a concentration in Church History. Along with assisting in worship and preaching, he loves to help others understand the Gospel more deeply and discover their passion and vocation.
He and Laura, his wife of 42 years, enjoy spending time with their four adult children and 7 grandchildren. He loves the outdoors and is an avid birder. He is an enthusiastic reader, primarily theology, spirituality, fiction, and creative non-fiction. He enjoys good TV and movies, and especially loves watching Korean dramas and films.
Parish Deacon
Kathleen is one of the original members of Church of Redeemer, along with her husband, Bill, and their son, Jack. Kathy grew up in the Church of Christ, but in the 1980s God called her and Bill into the Anglican world. In the earliest days of Redeemer, Kathy served as a lector and lay eucharistic minister and as a member of the Altar Guild. Ordained as a Deacon at Redeemer in 2022, she now leads our Altar Guild, offers pastoral care particularly to the homebound, and coordinates our Sunday Prayer Ministry.
Kathleen enjoys playing pickleball, playing Bible trivia, and working on her farm in Eagleville.
Music Pastor
Patrick has led the music ministry at Redeemer since 2015. Prior to that, he served churches in Indiana, international students through InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, and student ministries in Russia. Patrick studied piano and Biblical studies at Fort Wayne Bible College and languages at the International Institute of Education and Brasshouse Language Centre. At Redeemer, Patrick loves collaborating with other musicians and attending carefully to the intersection of music, prayer, and liturgy in our services.
Elsewhere, he often can be found riding a bike, flying a kite, looking at clouds, learning to juggle, reading a book, or playing various musical instruments. Patrick is husband to Cathy, father to four married adults, and grandfather to seven amazing children.
Pastoral Associate
Ashley came to Redeemer in January of 2021 after 40 years in the music industry. Originally from Knoxville, Ashley has lived in middle Tennessee since 1984. During her musical career, she recorded 10 albums, won 3 Grammys and 2 Dove awards, and continues to perform and write songs occasionally. Ashley is an author, speaker, and active member of the 12-step recovery community. She and her husband Kenny Greenberg have been married 33 years and have 3 adult children: Rebecca, Henry, and Lily.
Ashley completed a certificate in Franciscan spiritual direction in 2021 and is currently pursuing a second certificate in Ignatian spiritual direction. At Redeemer, Ashley offers individual and group spiritual direction along with pastoral care and occasional preaching. She is an avid reader, dog lover, hiker, knitter, and soul friend.
Youth Pastor
Ryan has a passion for working with students and families. He met Peggy while they were serving as youth ministry interns together during college and has been working and volunteering in student ministry ever since. He received his BA in Youth and Family Ministry from Lubbock Christian University and is currently working on his Master of Divinity from Lipscomb University. He has also received training in Clinical Pastoral Education, serving in Hospital Chaplaincy. Ryan has a passion for sharing the story of the Gospel with students and connecting that story with the lives of students and families.
When not working, Ryan is probably hanging out with his wife Peggy and their dog, Mandy, cooking dinner, making sourdough bread, reading a book, playing music, or finding yet another hobby to add to his list.
Associate Youth Pastor
Peggy has served on staff with Redeemer’s youth since 2019. She moved to Nashville to go to college at Lipscomb University, where she majored in English writing and minored in psychology. Alongside her role at Redeemer, Peggy works as a mental health therapist, having earned her MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Lipscomb, specializing in working with children and teens. Peggy has worked with teens and their families in ministry, clinical, and educational settings, and she deeply cares about walking alongside and connecting with students and their families.
Peggy and her husband Ryan have been married since 2021 and love to spend time with their sweet pup Mandy. When she’s not at work, Peggy enjoys reading a good book, spending time with friends and family, and spending time outside.
Children’s Pastor
Tamara was called to serve as Children’s Pastor at Redeemer in December of 2021. She holds a Master’s degree in Education from Vanderbilt University and has worked in ministry, education, and community development for over three decades. Tamara is passionate about teaching our children about Jesus and cultivating cross-generational connections.
When Tamara is not at church, she works for her own company, BlueWonder Creative, which focuses on children’s mental health and wellbeing. For fun, Tamara enjoys singing, writing, and dancing. She is the mother of three adult children.
Children’s Ministry Assistant
Parish Administrator
Rachael grew up in the mountains of Colorado as a pastor’s kid. She married the love of her life Jeremy in 2005 and they have two wonderful children, Katie and Wesley. Rachael served at a church in Colorado for 14 years directing the children’s ministry. She has a huge heart for helping people and as the Parish Administrator, she finds plenty of opportunities to do just that. From inquiry emails to resource management and lots in between, she enjoys bringing peace and order to the tasks at hand. Rachael appreciates beauty in the world around her. People, flowers, sunsets, beaches, mountains, rain, and music to name a few. When not working at the office, she loves playing with her family, spending time with friends, and traveling.
Hospitality Coordinator
Sexton
Custodian
Sound and Technology Manager
Groundskeeper
Immanuel Anglican Church, Columbia, TN
Johnmark is a former missionary kid who fell in love with the Anglican way while in college. After spending almost 20 years in youth ministry, Johnmark was ordained to the priesthood at Redeemer in fall 2023 and is now preparing to plant a church in Columbia, TN. Johnmark has a heart for pastoral care, discipleship, and equipping others for their vocation and calling.
Outside of ministry, Johnmark is married (Karisa) and has two daughters (Tegan and Harper). He also enjoys going to the movies, reading fantasy novels, and playing board games. If you’re wondering if he saw the latest Star Wars or Marvel release, no need to ask—he has.
If you want to learn more about Immanuel Anglican, our church plant in the southlands of Nashville, reach out to Fr. Johnmark.
