What is important to us?
The Gospel ▸
In general, the gospel is the message of the Bible that God is redeeming his fallen creation through the coming of his kingdom in the person and work of Jesus Christ. In particular, the gospel is the thrilling news that God saves sinners by grace alone through faith alone in Jesus alone. We want to celebrate and revel in the beauty of Jesus and have everything that we do as a church shot through with the gospel of grace.
Cultural Engagement ▸
Redeemer is a church that doesn’t just exist for ourselves. Everything that we do as a church is oriented toward dialoguing with and being a blessing to our neighbors who are unchurched and de-churched. Our communication, programs, and events are designed to engage and benefit those who are not Christians.
Midtown Memphis ▸
Midtown is amazing; it’s historic, eclectic, diverse, artsy, gritty. It is a glorious contradiction: beautiful and broken, affluent and impoverished, lost and found. And this place and its people matter deeply to us as a church. Therefore we focus our energy and resources on being a faithful presence here through service, prayer, justice, building relationships, and seeking the common good. We are committed to being in Midtown for Midtown.
One Another ▸
We aren’t interested in gathering a crowd but rather forming a community. The gospel creates a new kind of community, one where people’s stories are shared, burdens are carried, hurts are known, and joys are celebrated all under the banner of the gospel. Redeemer seeks to be a people whose lives are integrated together, not a collection of atomized individuals and families.
Hospitality ▸
Redeemer seeks to be a place that is welcoming, open, and big-hearted to anyone regardless of what they believe. We expect people who are not Christians to be present at everything we do and we strive to create an environment where everyone feels respected, engaged with, and taken seriously.
Collaboration ▸
We believe that the Church is bigger than Redeemer. And so we intentionally build collaborative friendships and partnerships with other churches, ministries, and non-profits in Memphis. Our hope is that a spirit of cooperation and partnership will result in both greater impact for the Kingdom as well as a clearer witness to the unifying power of the gospel.