Rev H is a native of Los Angeles, California who has a long and deep family history of public service.  She is a former public school teacher, special education advocate, and vocational rehabilitation consultant. Licensed and ordained in a non-denominational church since 2007, she is a graduate of Simmons College and Claremont School of Theology where she graduated with honors earning a Master of Divinity degree in May 2012. After, she concluded a 7 year tenure as a licensed pastor with the United Methodist Church in Los Angeles, she turned her full attention to the ministry needs of the larger community. 

Rev. H is an award winning and dynamic preacher/teacher who brings the word of God in spirit and in truth.  She has received commendations and awards for her extensive work in ministry.  She is an active Toastmaster and is the co-founder of Clergy Women Toastmasters, a president's distinguished club for women in faith based leadership. She has a passion for helping others discover their God-given assignments.  A much sought after conference speaker, she flexes her introspection muscles while discussing relationships, self-esteem, leadership, teamwork, careers and other topics using a distinctly Christian lens.    

Rev H shares her home with Mr. Bentley, her 15 year old silky terrier. When not engaged in ministry pursuits, she enjoys cooking, live music of multiple genres and hanging out with her friends.

Carlos De La Roca is from Guatemala, married with five children and three grandchildren. Carlos graduated from the preministerial program at the Centro Hispano de Estudios Teologicos (C.H.E.T.) in Bell Gardens, CA, and continues to study there for ongoing ministry training. Carlos's wish is to serve the Lord, and he does so by serving as our associate pastor and leading our Spanish-speaking congregation on Saturdays. During these pandemic times he has been leading a Spanish congregation bible study via zoom, and he has been preaching during our Sunday services as well while we are in search for a new lead pastor. Now that we have a new interim pastor Carlos is still pretty much involved in the leadership of our church and is excited to resume in person bible studies just like we have resumed in person services.

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Pastor Carlos and his wife, Sister Paty, have a passionate heart for the community, and love to serve the Lord by serving and loving their brothers and sisters. 

Alex Smith grew up in Mount Vernon, NY. In 2008, Alex moved to Chicago where he earned his B.A. in Biological Sciences from The University of Chicago. During his time in college, he served on leadership with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, and continued to serve with InterVarsity as an intern after graduating in 2012. During this internship, God not only confirmed Alex’s call to serve in pastoral ministry, but also introduced him to Christina at an InterVarsity conference. Over a span of 2 ½ years, Alex & Christina went from dating, to engaged, and married in July 2016. In 2018, Alex graduated from North Park Theological Seminary with his Master of Divinity (MDiv). After graduation, Christina and Alex responded to God’s call to serve with the youth in South LA at Church of the Redeemer. Alex served as the youth pastor from July 2018 to June 2021. He has since transitioned to his new role as worship pastor.

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In May 2019, Alex & Christina welcomed their son, Josiah, into the world. As a family, they enjoy exploring different parts of LA, playing games (especially board games), staying active, spending time with family & friends, and cooking.

Christal L. Green grew up in Los Angeles, California, and graduated from Los Angeles Center for Enriched Studies in 2000. She continued her education at CSU Sacramento with a double emphasis in Small Group/Interpersonal & Intercultural/International Communication Studies. She discovered her passion for children’s ministry while working for summer programs at the Northeast YMCA in Sacramento & the Oakland Urban Project (now Bay Up) through InterVarsity Christian Fellowship. After graduating in spring 2005, Christal earned post-graduate units in early childhood education and accepted a position as an After School Program Director for STAR Education, Inc., based in Culver City. While working at STAR was a wonderful experience, Christal had a longing to teach children in South L.A., focusing on their spiritual formation as well as their academic growth. She enrolled at Biola University’s Talbot School of Theology in the area of Christian Education, with an emphasis in Children’s Ministry, graduating in spring 2011. While studying at Talbot, Christal was introduced to Church of the Redeemer, and she immediately fell in love with the community. Christal began tutoring children at Redeemer Community Partnership's Adventures Ahead program and interned at the church prior to being hired as Director of Children’s Ministry in fall 2013. Christal’s passion is working with children, whether playing with young family friends or sharing the love of Jesus with students in King’s Kids. Her hobbies include playing softball, golf, swimming, writing and playing music, cooking, and spending time with family and friends. Christal became Redeemer's Children Pastor in 2016.

Martha has been living in South Los Angeles since 2005. She has a love for words, especially in Spanish, and enjoys translating and interpreting for people because it amazes her to see how communication and understanding opens not only doors but hearts as well. She has a BS in Accounting and enjoys working with numbers as well. She and her family enjoy road trips, watching movies together and cooking. She enjoys reading, singing, crocheting, learning new languages and coloring.  She joined Church of the Redeemer in 2006 and is still amazed by how the love of Christ is truly incarnated in our community.