WELCOME TO REDEEMER
Redeemer Presbyterian Church exists to celebrate, in word and deed, the Gospel of Jesus Christ in our neighborhood and throughout the city.
What is the Gospel?
It is the announcement (literally “good news”) that Jesus’ resurrection was the beginning of salvation for the entire cosmos and will be completed when he returns. God is restoring the peace (shalom) of his creation through the work of Christ and is renewing people, families, neighborhoods, cities and nations, as people trust and follow him.
It is the announcement (literally “good news”) that Jesus’ resurrection was the beginning of salvation for the entire cosmos and will be completed when he returns. God is restoring the peace (shalom) of his creation through the work of Christ and is renewing people, families, neighborhoods, cities and nations, as people trust and follow him.
How do we celebrate the Gospel?
Through faithful proclamation and obedient demonstration. Weekly worship services are the core opportunity for everyone to know how God is setting things right and to thank him publicly for it. This public celebration spills over to the rest of our lives where we serve our neighbors as Christ has served us. This is why our church is always looking for new ways to be good neighbors. We are passionate about seeing this city rebuilt, renewed, and rejoicing.
Through faithful proclamation and obedient demonstration. Weekly worship services are the core opportunity for everyone to know how God is setting things right and to thank him publicly for it. This public celebration spills over to the rest of our lives where we serve our neighbors as Christ has served us. This is why our church is always looking for new ways to be good neighbors. We are passionate about seeing this city rebuilt, renewed, and rejoicing.
STAFF
Ray Cannata, Pastor
Ray moved to New Orleans three months after Hurricane Katrina, to reopen Redeemer with just 17 returning members. He received his education at Wake Forest (B.A.), Princeton Theological Seminary (M.Div. and Th.M.) and Westminster Theological Seminary (doctorate). Ray enjoys writing, and is the author of Rooted: The Apostles' Creed and KRE Confidential: Inside the Krewe of the Rolling Elvi. Ray and his wife Kathy have been married since 1991 and have two teen children, Andrew and Rachel.
Ray moved to New Orleans three months after Hurricane Katrina, to reopen Redeemer with just 17 returning members. He received his education at Wake Forest (B.A.), Princeton Theological Seminary (M.Div. and Th.M.) and Westminster Theological Seminary (doctorate). Ray enjoys writing, and is the author of Rooted: The Apostles' Creed and KRE Confidential: Inside the Krewe of the Rolling Elvi. Ray and his wife Kathy have been married since 1991 and have two teen children, Andrew and Rachel.
Ken Kostrzewa, Director of Ministries
Ken grew up in Virginia Beach, VA. After attending the University of Virginia, Ken moved to New Orleans to aid in the post Katrina rebuilding work in the city. He met his wife, Melanie, the day he moved to New Orleans, and they now live and raise their three daughters Avery (7), Eliza (5), and Ivy (3) in the Freret neighborhood. After working for a parachurch ministry for several years, Ken joined staff at Redeemer from June 2008 to June 2010 as the Relief Coordinator. Ken has spent the last five years working for a local charter school in Freret. He enjoys renovating their home, working on a gently used Mercedes wagon, and pretending to cultivate a green thumb.
Ken grew up in Virginia Beach, VA. After attending the University of Virginia, Ken moved to New Orleans to aid in the post Katrina rebuilding work in the city. He met his wife, Melanie, the day he moved to New Orleans, and they now live and raise their three daughters Avery (7), Eliza (5), and Ivy (3) in the Freret neighborhood. After working for a parachurch ministry for several years, Ken joined staff at Redeemer from June 2008 to June 2010 as the Relief Coordinator. Ken has spent the last five years working for a local charter school in Freret. He enjoys renovating their home, working on a gently used Mercedes wagon, and pretending to cultivate a green thumb.
Hannah Cabell, Office Administrator
Hannah was born and raised in Louisville, Mississippi. She attended Ole Miss where she met her husband, Jason. Law school for Jason brought them to New Orleans where they are happy to still be 14 years later. Together they have Benji (10) and Heidi (7) and live in the Navarre neighborhood by City Park. Hannah enjoys having people in their home, singing and playing guitar, and walking the beautiful neighborhoods of New Orleans.
Hannah was born and raised in Louisville, Mississippi. She attended Ole Miss where she met her husband, Jason. Law school for Jason brought them to New Orleans where they are happy to still be 14 years later. Together they have Benji (10) and Heidi (7) and live in the Navarre neighborhood by City Park. Hannah enjoys having people in their home, singing and playing guitar, and walking the beautiful neighborhoods of New Orleans.
SESSION
Ray Cannata, Teaching Elder
Jason Cabell, Ruling Elder
Wade Longmire, Ruling Elder
Jason Cabell, Ruling Elder
Wade Longmire, Ruling Elder
DIACONAL TEAM
Jacob Heaton
Luke Sirinides
Jimmy Ordeneaux
Grace Thacker
Heather Heaton
Becky Otten
Luke Sirinides
Jimmy Ordeneaux
Grace Thacker
Heather Heaton
Becky Otten