Who We are
How God has called us to see the city of St. Louis restored and renewed by the Story of Redemption.
Our Mission
At Church of The Redeemer, we are inviting our city to participate in God’s Story of Redemption.
We believe that we are all part of one Story that has been and is continuing to be written by our sovereign God. In this story’s movement, we find purpose and meaning for our lives. We seek to be ambassadors of this story as we tell it in whole or parts to our city.
Our history
Church of The Redeemer began when August Gate Church multiplied into two autonomous congregations. Leadership desired to see each congregation uniquely make disciples within their own contexts. The announcement was made in late 2019 and the transition happened slowly over the course of 2020. The first official public service was held on August 2nd, and the launch happened on September 13th, 2020.
Our Name
The name “Church of The Redeemer” comes from 2 Corinthians 5:21, which says, “For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.” (ESV) Our name reminds us that Jesus Christ is the one who has redeemed us by His sacrifice and the one who invites us to participate with Him in God’s Story of Redemption.
Our values
Biblically Driven
We submit to God’s Word as our final authority, shaping our lives by hearing, obeying, and proclaiming it.
Psalm 119:11 ; 2 Timothy 3:16–17; James 1:21–25.
Relationally Connected
We pursue Christ-centered relationships that display His love and build up the family of God.
John 13:34–35; 17:22–23; Hebrews 10:24–25.
Prayerfully Dependent
We rely on God in all things, seeking His wisdom and power through constant prayer.
Matthew 14:23; Acts 12:5–16; 1 Thessalonians 5:17; James 1:5–8; 1 John 5:14–15.
Ministry Focused
We use the gifts God has entrusted to us to serve one another and build up His church.
1 Corinthians 12:4–7; Ephesians 4:11–15; 1 Peter 4:10–11.
Courageously Sacrificial
We joyfully give our lives, resources, and time for the sake of Christ’s kingdom.
1 Chronicles 29:11-14; Matthew 13:44; 2 Corinthians 9:10–11; 1 Timothy 6:17–19.
Culturally Engaged
We live as faithful witnesses in our city and beyond, loving others and making Christ known from our neighborhoods to the nations.
Matthew 5:16; 9:9–13; Luke 16:9; Acts 1:8; 1 Peter 3:15–16.
Historically Confessional
We believe, confess, and practice the historic faith passed down from the apostles and the church fathers, joining the global church in proclaiming Christ as Lord.
Deuteronomy 6:4; Romans 10:8–10; 1 Corinthians 15:3–8; Ephesians 4:4–6; 1 Timothy 3:16; Jude 1:3.
our method
Embrace the Story. We believe that God’s Story of Redemption has to be the main narrative we are living for and living in. We are called to embrace the truth and trajectory of this story as we live out our purpose to glorify God and make disciples. The primary way we do this is through our Sunday Gathering and Discipleship Training.
Live the Story. We believe that as we embrace God’s Story of Redemption it will lead us to live out its implications. By doing this we are pulled along by the current of the Holy Spirit empowering us to live a life that invites others to participate in the Story. The primary way we do this is through our Community Groups and Ministry Teams.
Share the Story. We believe that a natural overflow of embracing and living the Story is sharing it as well. Sharing must be seen as an overflow of a life lived for God’s glory and the good of others. Sharing the Story overflows into our lives and relationships and also fuels us to continue to embrace and live in the Story. The primary way we do this is through our missionary efforts and by inviting others to participate in the same Story that has changed our lives forever.