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ABOUT US

Learn more about who we are and our mission

Our Leadership

Rev. Kevin Westergren

SENIOR PASTOR

Rev. Kevin Westergren

SENIOR PASTOR

Kevin is married to Tammy who is a second grade teacher at Redeemer School. They have two sons, Jack and Ben. He has been at Redeemer for thirty years beginning as a Youth Pastor and now serves as the Senior Pastor. He is passionate about sharing the good news of Jesus with those who don’t know Jesus yet. This has taken him to Mexico, Alaska and in recent years to the slums of Nairobi where Redeemer partners with local churches to share the Gospel in Redeemer sponsored eye clinics. Besides enjoying time with his family and geeking out on any sort of history, Kevin spends his day off at his nearby family farm in Giddings where he raises cattle and works on finishing a cabin.

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Rev. Michael Knippa

FAMILY LIFE PASTOR

Rev. Michael Knippa

FAMILY LIFE PASTOR

Michael Knippa has served as Redeemer’s Pastor of Family Life since 2022. A native of Austin, Tx, Pastor Michael grew to love the church through growing up at Bethany Lutheran in South Austin, spending summers at Camp Lone Star in LaGrange, and attending college at Concordia University in Irvine, Ca. Pastor Michael and his wife, Emily, love living in the Wooten community right around Redeemer with their three children. Together they enjoy travel, cooking, baking, shared meals with close friends and family, bicycling, and spending time surrounded by the beauty of God’s majestic creation.

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Steve Saunders

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR

Steve Saunders

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR

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Phone:(512) 459-1500
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Tom Geyer

HEAD OF SCHOOL

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Tom Geyer

HEAD OF SCHOOL

Tom Geyer has served as the Head of School at Redeemer since 2021. Previously, he was the Assistant Principal of the Elementary School and the Middle School since 2016. Tom has served as a teacher and administrator at several Lutheran schools across the country for more than 40 years. Tom and his wife, Cheryl, have three adult children who are all married and have given them a total (so far) of seven grandchildren. Tom's scripture verse that he leans on daily is John 10:27-28, "My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one will snatch them out of my hand."

Phone:(512) 459-1500
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Our Ministry Team

Steven Krueger

DIRECTOR OF WORSHIP

Steven Krueger

DIRECTOR OF WORSHIP

Steven Krueger has served as the Director of Worship at Redeemer since November of 2021, moving his family of 3 BACK to Texas from Michigan where he served as the Director of Worship and Communications at Community Lutheran in Flat Rock, MI. He served there for 4 and a half years. A trained and rostered DCE (Director of Christian Education) out of Concordia University of Texas (Class of 2009), Steven has served in youth ministry as well as leading worship for the past. His wife, Julie, is a Lutheran school teacher serving as one of the kindergarten teachers at Redeemer (also a Concordia Texas grad). Steven and Julie have two daughters, Ella (4) and Leia (newborn). Steven loves hanging out with his family, finishing the evening hanging out with his wife, planning exciting worship services, and smoking the occasional cigar.

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Amanda Iwabuchi

CHILDREN’S MINISTER

Steven McCarthy

YOUTH DIRECTOR

Steven McCarthy

YOUTH DIRECTOR

Steven McCarthy serves as Redeemer’s Student Minister. He creatively engages Middle and High School Students, as well as Young Adults in our community. Steven grew up in the beautiful rainy state of Washington, before earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Christian Education and Leadership from Concordia University Irvine, California. Prior to Redeemer, Steven served in various ministry roles, including Youth, Young Adult, Summer Camp, and Disaster Response Ministry in Oregon and North Carolina. Steven is passionate about developing Jesus-centered communities that transform the lives of Christian youth & young adults by leading them into incarnational ministry that meets the spiritual and physical needs of the lost and marginalized. Steven is gratefully married to his amazing wife Marjorie, and they have an incredible 2-year-old son named Daniel. As a family, they love spending time outdoors: Running and hiking trails, rock-climbing, camping, hunting, and fishing. Rain, snow, or shine, you’ll find the McCarthy’s outside!

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Rob Gerlach

MINISTER OF MUSIC

Rob Gerlach

MINISTER OF MUSIC

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Phone:(512) 459-1500
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Melissa Golding

DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS

Melissa Golding

DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS

Melissa Golding has served as Redeemer's Director of Communications and Ministry Logistics since 2019. With a background in digital communications and technical project management, Melissa has worked in the world of events and nonprofits for more than 20 years. A certified Evangelist of the Texas District, Melissa uses her communications expertise to support Redeemer's ministry. Melissa lives in Wooten with her husband, BJ, and their three adorable children—twins Will and Victoria, and little brother Henry— who are all part of the Redeemer school community. When she's not busy volunteering at Junior League of Austin, LCMS Youth Gathering as Social Media Manager, or leading MomCo at Redeemer, Melissa enjoys exploring new tunes, nurturing her garden, catching shows with her husband, getting crafty, or playing with her kids.

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Mario Iwabuchi

DIRECTOR OF TECHNOLOGY

Kevin Lovell

DIRECTOR OF FACILITIES

Jen Kendrick

DIRECTOR OF STAFF EXPERIENCE

Jen Kendrick

DIRECTOR OF STAFF EXPERIENCE

Jennifer Kendrick joined the Redeemer staff in September 2020, and currently serves as the Director of Staff Experience. With more than 30 years of professional church/non-profit experience in office management and organizational leadership, she brings a passion for creating positive work environments and fostering employee well-being. Her expertise in staff development, resource and volunteer management, as well as event coordination, have consistently contributed to the smooth operation and growth of the organizations she has served. Jennifer strives to cultivate environments where individuals can thrive both personally and professionally. In addition to her professional pursuits, she has volunteered in youth/student ministry and as a worship leader in multiple congregations. Jennifer lives in Round Rock with her husband David and their high-schooler Ryan. She currently volunteers as an officer in the Stony Point Baseball Booster Club, and as an active Committee member for Scouts BSA Troop 27.

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Jodi Hayes

ACCOUNTING OPERATIONS

Billie Engelbrecht

EXECUTIVE PASTORAL ASSISTANT

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