LEADERSHIP
At Redemption, we believe that leadership is a shared venture. Principally, we believe the Bible teaches this; practically, we believe this is the route of wisdom (many hands make for light work). Along with the pastor, we have elders and deacons (1 Timothy 3:1-13).The elders nurture and equip Redemption members for the work of ministry by visiting, teaching, and preaching the Gospel. The deacons serve Redemption by ensuring that no one lives uncomforted under the pressure of sickness, loneliness, and poverty.
Our Pastor
Jake Torenvliet
Pastor Jake comes to Redemption from the West Coast of British Columbia. Jake and his wife Marietta got married in 2006 and have 5 wonderful children. Jake has earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in History at the University of the Fraser Valley. In 2016 he graduated with a Master of Divinity degree from the Canadian Reformed Theological Seminary in Hamilton, Ontario. That same year he entered full-time pastoral ministry at Redemption Church, a place where he's excited to see how the gospel of grace is transforming the lives of individuals and their communities.
