God’s work in the world is a story of bringing life out of death. God created us to live in joyful communion with him, but we have sinned against him and forfeited that gift of life: “for the wages of sin is death” (Romans 6:23). But Jesus died and rose again to forgive our sins and open a way up for us back to God and his perfect purposes for us.

We are called to live like the God who saved us, so at Redemption we strive to devote our lives to one another. While our world’s competitive culture urges us to “get ahead” of each other, God calls us to lovingly “out-do one another in showing honor” (Romans 12:10). We are far from perfect in this, but together we’e seeking to model the example of Jesus by his Holy Spirit in us.

God is doing more than saving us personally. Through his Spirit, he is forming a community that experiences his grace together. We believe that personal growth happens in community, for community.

We are committed to deep, honest, and caring relationships in Christ. In one way, Redemption is like everywhere else: we’re a collection of people who have different ideas, occupations, and social standings. Yet we experience something that only the life-giving power of Jesus can give: love for one another that transcends our differences without erasing them, forming a beautiful community of grace.

Jesus rose from the dead, and there is no more important news than this in the world. He who has power over the grave has power to overcome all weakness, sufferings, and failures.

Jesus died and rose again to forgive our sins and give us eternal life with God. He promises to form his people into a life-giving community through his resurrection power.