The Loneliness Epidemic by Susan Mettes

A 2015 BYU study showed that loneliness and social isolation actually shorten your life—as much as smoking 15 cigarettes a day. Relationships (or the lack thereof) affect our physical health!…

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Tu Combs, Elder

Tu grew up in a Baptist church and made a profession of faith as a child but really started experiencing conviction and walking in repentance in his early twenties. He…

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Andy Sauerwein, Elder

Upon thoughtful reflection, prayer, and wise counsel, Andy is eager to pursue the call to be an elder. The son and grandson of ministers, Andy was raised in the Pacific…

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William Stackler, Elder

Born in Maryland and raised in an agnostic military family, William Stackler was exposed to an array of cultures from a young age. This shaped his appreciation for community and…

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Reid Haygood, Deacon

Reid grew up in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina and Tampa, Florida. He came to faith in Christ and was baptized in 7th grade. Reid and his family moved to…

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Johnston Walker, Deacon

Johnston Walker is 46 years old. He was born in Gulfport, but he was raised in Texas before returning to Mississippi for law school in 2000. Johnston and his wife,…

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Session Votes to Move Out of Phase 5

On Monday, April 4, the Session voted to move out of Phase 5, officially ending the COVID protocols at Redeemer. Here’s what you need to know: We will continue to…

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Greg Ross, Deacon

Greg and Lissy Ross have been members of Redeemer for 13 1/2 years, and have lived in the Fondren Neighborhood for the last 19 years. Lissy grew up in Jackson…

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