Pastor Jeff Lindsay grew up in Kannapolis, NC and is a 1999 graduate of Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary.  He became Redeemer's fifth pastor in December 2016 and previously served congregations in Hickory, NC and Vienna, VA.  He is married with 2 teenage boys and is a member of the all clergy rock-n-roll band Rev it Up.

Liz Elkin has been the Administrative Assistant at Redeemer since August of 1994.  She is married to Gary and they are members of Queen of the Apostles Catholic Church in Belmont.  Liz's family includes 4 children, who are all married and living in the Gastonia area; 2 "bonus" sons, also married and living in Mooresville, NC; and 17 wonderful grandchildren!

BJ Waelz is our Youth and Family Director.  She is a trained music therapist and works as an Exceptional Children's Teacher with degrees in both disciplines.  She is originally from New York.  The Waelz family likes to be active and enjoys their animal menagerie that includes horses, goats, a turkey and even a Llama.  They spend a lot of time riding horses and participating in 4-H events.  B.J. has worked with youth of all ages through education, therapy and church ministry for over 15 years. 

David Hines became our Director of Music Ministries in October of 2017, having formerly served as Redeemer's Music Director from 2009 to 2011.  David currently serves as the Adjunct Professor of   Music and faculty accompanist at Queens University in Charlotte.  He and wife Annette live in Cornelius, NC; he is the father of two grown sons and has one grandchild.

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