Leadership

Justin serves as the Lead Pastor of Redeemer Church. He has been married to his wife, Megan, since 2001. They have one son, Silas, born in 2010. Justin grew up in the Apex/Cary area and has been in ministry locally since 2005. Justin received his doctorate from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake Forest after completing an MRE from Liberty University. Justin has a passion for seeing those far from God come to know Jesus as Savior and Lord, and discipling and equipping them to join God in his mission. Justin loves visiting National Parks with his family, the Boston Red Sox, coaching his son's baseball team, reading good books, going to Disney, and coffee.

Ben serves as the Associate Pastor of Redeemer Church. He has been married to his wife, Ashley, since 2016, and they have two wonderful daughters, Audrey and Norah. Ben grew up in south Louisiana and attended Louisiana State University where he and Ashley met while serving in ministry together. While in college, the Lord grew his passion for serving the church, and after graduating he moved to the Raleigh area to pursue a Masters of Divinity from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Ben loves walking alongside the people of God and getting to see them grow in love for Christ and conformity to His image. Ben enjoys trail running, the mountains, LSU sports, the Atlanta Braves, and taking in minor league baseball games with his family.

Daniel serves as the Worship and Student Pastor of Redeemer Church. He has been married to his wife, Lauren, since 2012, and has two amazing kids, Livy and Tuck. Daniel grew up in northeast Mississippi. He fell in love with Jesus in college and knew he wanted to combine his love of music with his love for the Lord. After graduating from Mississippi State, Daniel and Lauren moved to the Apex/Cary area where he earned his Masters of Divinity from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Daniel loves teaching people how to follow Jesus in every moment of every day. Daniel enjoys his children, being outside, writing songs, The Lord of the Rings, and Legos. Learn more about RDMR Students here.

Lee serves as the Ministry Associate for Redeemer Church. She administers and communicates with a deep love and care for the church and congregation ALL things Redeemer, including meetings, activities, events, ministries, community groups, nursery and children's activities, church business, and facilities. Lee also works closely with the Children's Ministry Director on RDMR Kids programming, and she loves seeing kids gain an understanding of the truths of God and families growing in the Lord together. God called Lee to Himself while she was attending Meredith College, where she graduated with a degree in Biology. Lee grew up in Lumberton, NC and has been married to her husband, Bart, since 2002. They have a son, Dylan, born in 2006. She loves all animals, reading mystery novels, and spending time with family.

Georgianna is Redeemer's Kid’s Ministry Director. She married her high school sweetheart, Chris, in 2003, and together they are raising their three boys Colin, Cam, and Conley. Georgianna grew up in the Apex/Cary area, first a cougar at Apex High School, then a Tar Heel at UNC-Chapel Hill, graduating with a degree in Biology and Nursing. Since 2007, she has actively served in nursery and toddler rooms, children's Sunday school, AWANA, and VBS. Georgianna enjoys leading Redeemer’s Kids Worship, and has a passion for helping children come to know and experience the love of Jesus. She loves spending time with her family, walking with her Goldendoodle, Cocoa, puzzles, sewing, ice cream, and a good game night. Learn more about RDMR Kids here.