Redeemer's Missions & Outreach Advocates

Redeemer tithes ten percent of income for missions and outreach.  Through the Missions and Outreach Committee, we partner with missions and outreach ministries where we have a relational connection which is developed, nurtured, and supported by a passionate advocate for the ministry.  If you are interested in service opportunities or have any questions regarding a specific mission or outreach, email us at ourredeemerlives@bellsouth.net, and we will forward your interest to the appropriate advocate. 

  • Miller Family                                                Bob Baldwin
  • Marentes Family                                          Johnny and Nancy Cowart 
  • Pileggi Family                                               Lauren Baxter
  • Mission Aviation Fellowship                         Mike deVaux
  • Christar                                                       Vicki McCubbin
  • Anglican Relief and Development Fund        Steve Blackburn
  • Ennoble                                                       Laurel Wooley
  • Prison Ministry                                            Ralph Heim
  • City Rescue Mission                                    Kathy Capell
  • St. Mary’s                                                   Linda Kattman
  • Habijax                                                        Dave Gascoine
  • First Coast Women’s Services                     Diane Peed
  • Shoresh USA                                              Marcia Lebhar

Local Outreach

Ennoble’s mission is to ennoble teens, preteens and parents through research, education, and the creative expression of Christian principles.  We live in dangerous and desperate times.  Our children are bombarded with pressures far beyond their ability to cope.  Telling them the truth about who they are, the significance of their choices, and that God has a plan and purpose for their lives is paramount to their future—and ours.  Without a doubt, parents are the greatest positive influence in the lives of their children—if they choose to be.  What is needed to save this generation is nothing less than a parent movement whereby millions of parents rise up, take charge, and refuse to lose their kids.  Telling the truth to young people in a way they can hear it is not easy.  It must be creative, realistic, relational, and entertaining.   Using media and technology, combined with experience of other teems and young adults, Ennoble delivers large doses of truth to a generation that is drowning in lies. 

Several members of Church of the Redeemer serve on the Board of Directors of Ennoble, many members serve in its local programs, and Redeemer supports Ennoble financially. Its founder is our own Rev. Dr. Drew Edwards. www.ennoblefoundation.org 

Prison Ministry  Church of the Redeemer is very active in Kairos Prison Ministry International in northeast Florida by leading and serving during weekend retreats held at local correction facilities.  During these retreats our members have the opportunity to show participants the personal love of Jesus Christ.  We also support Prisoners of Christ, a ministry which provides housing, help with employment, and clothing for those recently released from prison. 

City Rescue Mission  A Christian recovery ministry rebuilding the lives of the homeless and needy through the love and compassion of Jesus Christ since 1946.  City Rescue provides emergency shelter to the homeless and an opportunity to discover that through faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, they can repair and rebuild whole and productive lives.  www.crmjax.org

St. Mary’s  The Episcopal Outreach Ministries of the Diocese of Florida at St. Mary’s seeks to be the loving arms of Jesus Christ to the inner city needy of Jacksonville.  All who may be uncomfortable attending conventional churches, especially the mentally ill, the struggling substance abuser, the urban poor, and high-risk youth, are welcome.  The main goal of St. Mary’s is to provide the neediest among us encouragement for better life choices and a safe place for personal growth in spirit, soul, and body.  Church of the Redeemer supports St. Mary's financially and collects food and clothing on an ongoing basis at our Ministry Center. 

  • June Need For St. Mary's:  This is Underwear month.  Your family's gift of underwear for men (30-36), women (7-11), and children would be greatly appreciated.  You may take your donations to the Ministry Center Tuesdays through Thursdays from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.  Thank you for sharing.

Habijax  Habitat for Humanity of Jacksonville, Inc.’s ultimate goal is to eliminate substandard housing in Jacksonville by building and promoting high quality, affordable housing that enhances neighborhoods and communities.  Church of the Redeemer supports Habijax financially and by participating in annual homebuilding projects.  www.habijax.org

First Coast Women’s Services is committed to offering truthful information, emotional support and practical assistance to individuals who are facing unplanned pregnancies.  They present sexual abstinence as a positive lifestyle for singles.  By sharing the love of Christ, they provide opportunity for healing and restoration to those who have been hurt by abortion. 

Church of the Redeemer supports First Coast Women's Center financially and serves the center through board representation and volunteer service as counselors, receptionists, and general ministry service.  www.fcws.org 

 

Shoresh USA is directed by Cheryl Gonzales.  Primarily a teaching ministry, Shoresh describes its goal, “The goal of Shoresh teaching programs is to shed light on the Jewish life of Jesus and its implications for Christian discipleship.  Shoresh offers programs designed to deepen Christian discipleship and foster a loving witness to the Jewish people.”

 

Local classes in churches of many denominations, city-wide celebrations of the biblical Feasts, and events done in partnership with the Jewish community have all had a part in shaping Redeemer’s understanding of the scriptures.  This year Shoresh USA has realized a long cherished dream of opening a study center where both Christians and Jews may gather together to examine questions of faith.  Several study groups are underway already.  Cheryl is also currently pursuing her M. Div. at Gordon-Conwell’s local extension campus.  www.shoresh.org

 

 

International Missions

Mike and Kim Miller  Church of the Redeemer has the honor of being the sending church for Mike and Kim Miller.  Serving as missionaries with South American Missionary Society in Honduras, the Millers are providing the leadership for the development of La Esperanza de Jesus Children’s Home, a project of the Honduran Episcopal Church.  However, their vision and ministry extend far and wide.  The Millers have had a passion for helping children at risk around the world for many years.  They have heard and responded to the scriptural command to help orphaned children in their distress.  It has become the desire of their hearts to reflect God’s character as a helper and defender of the fatherless.  They truly aspire to raise the future leaders of Honduras by teaching children at risk to love the Lord their God with all their heart, soul, mind, and strength.  This is the command of Jesus in Mark 12:30, and it is the mission of La Esperanza de Jesus Children’s Home.  www.sams-usa.org 

Juan and Maria Isabel Marentes are serving as missionaries in Lima, Peru, with South American Missionary Society.  They were called to Lima by the Anglican Diocese of Peru in July 2006.  Juan is pastor of the Spanish-speaking congregation of the Anglican Cathedral and is working to build this community in the knowledge and love of Christ.  Maria Isabel ministers to children and their families at a diocesan mission located in a very poor area.  Both Juan and Maria Isabel are involved in discipling and mentoring pastors and lay leaders through church planting, home Bible studies, and evangelism.  The Marenteses have three boys:  Bernardo and Sebastian who are college students in the States and Tomas who is in high school in Peru.  www.sams-usa.org

 

The Pileggi Family has lived in Jerusalem for over 20 years.  David Pileggi is the Director of Alexander College at Christ Church in Jerusalem and is a teacher for Shoresh Study Tours.  Alexander College is dedicated to serving Christ by helping Christians come into a deeper understanding of the sacred text so that we may become better disciples of Jesus the Messiah.  “At Alexander College, we use the Holy Land as our classroom and the Bible as our textbook to help participants dig deep into the soil of Israel and recover their Jewish roots.”

 

Among the thousands of participants in Alexander College programs are many Anglican leaders from Africa and the Global South.  Upon completion of an advanced degree at Hebrew University, David was ordained to the priesthood in Uganda by Archbishop Henry Orombi.  He now also serves as interim rector of Christ Church in Jerusalem.  David and his wife Carol have three children.  Shira works in Jerusalem; Tamar is in college in Florida; and Beno is a teenager living at home.  www.itac-israel.org

 

Mission Aviation Fellowship’s mission is to see individuals, communities, and nations transformed by the Gospel of Jesus Christ.  They promote this transformation by positioning Christ-centered staff in strategic locations worldwide utilizing aviation, communications, learning technologies, other appropriate technologies, and related services.  In accomplishing their mission, they collaborate with churches, subsidiaries, partners, and networks.  Church of the Redeemer supports a mission family that has served with MAF for 20 years.  They are currently serving in a closed country, so in accordance with MAF policy for the security of the family, they cannot disclose their names or location.  www.maf.org

 

Christar’s mission is to glorify God by establishing churches, primarily within least-reached communities worldwide.  In this endeavor, they partner with churches to send out missionaries who proclaim the gospel and equip the body of Christ.  The major thrust of Christar is church planting.  The aim is to start indigenous churches which will be culturally appropriate in proclaiming the Christian faith.  Thus they seek to use culturally relevant terms without compromising the content of the Gospel.  Church of the Redeemer supports a mission family serving with Christar.  Christar serves in many closed countries.  In accordance with Christar policy for the security of the family, we cannot disclose their names or location.  www.christar.org 

Anglican Relief and Development Fund (ARDF) was created to be the strong hands of Christ reaching out in solidarity with brothers and sisters in the Global South.  ARDF encourages families and communities with practical help and solid solutions of a living Gospel that feeds body, soul, and spirit so that all may live the abundant life and seek eternal life in Jesus Christ.  www.AnglicanAid.net

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