The Rev. Philip Hanner
Rector
Phil has been Lead Rector at Redeemer since July, 2018. He and his wife, Rebecca, are raising and discipling three adorable boys. Prior to his arrival at Redeemer, Phil served as an Associate Rector at St. John’s in Philadelphia, worked as a Counselor at the Christian Counseling and Education Foundation, and as a Social Worker for at-risk children in the city. He received his MDiv. from Westminster Seminary.
The Rev. Jarrod Hill
Associate Rector
Jarrod has been Associate Rector at Redeemer since February 2020. He and his wife, Rachel, were married in May 2018. Before moving to Chattanooga, Jarrod served as an intern at Christ the King Anglican Church in Birmingham, AL, and taught history and Bible at Central Park Christian School. He received his MDiv. from Beeson Divinity School. He was ordained into the priesthood in September of 2020.
the Rev JEREMY SWAGGERTY
Priest/OFFICE
Jeremy is our Assisting Priest. He is married to Dr. Izzi and they have a beautiful boy. Jeremy received his MDiv. from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary and serves full-time on staff.
The Rev. David Beckmann
ASSISTING CLERGY
Rev. Beckmann has been an Assisting or Interim Priest at Redeemer off and on for many years. He is a native Chattanoogan who became a Presbyterian minister. He and his wife, Sheila, were confirmed in the Episcopal Missionary Church in 2004. Rev. Beckmann immediately got involved in the movement to establish a new province in the US, which eventually became ACNA. His primary ministry at present is as Executive Director of the Christian Study Center of Chattanooga, focusing on the UTC community.
The Rev. Bradley Wilson
ASSISTING CLERGY
Brad comes to us from Holy Trinity in Madison, Mississippi where he was Interim Rector in January 2020, after having served 2 parishes as an Assistant Rector (Oregon & Alabama). He has served as Rector in two other parishes (both in Pennsylvania), and 6 previous parishes as Interim Pastor. He majored in Classical Antiquities (Univ. of Kansas) and obtained his M. Div. at Seabury-Western, Evanston, IL. He also did pre-seminary studies at Trinity College, Bristol, England, where Dr. J.I. Packer was his tutor.
The Rev. Matt Rickman
ASSISTING CLERGY & HOSPICE chaplain
Linda Barger
organist
Mike Bunting
Musician
JULIET JONES
Elementary Ministry DIRECTOR
Juliet is a wife to Will. She is the mother of two hilarious, wonderful children, Juliet grew up in Chattanooga, studied communication and soul care at Bryan College, worked in education at The Tennessee Aquarium, and has been part of the Redeemer family since 2019. She loves animals, kids, art, and good food; her favorite activities include reading, Biblical studies, teaching, and outdoor recreation, especially hiking and biking.
Sharon WENNERSTROM
Pre-School Ministry Director
Sharon began teaching preschool children in Sunday School over 30 years ago. She will be combining Biblical Literacy with the beauty of the church calendar and the liturgy of our church to create a curriculum for the spiritual formation of children. Sharon is a trained spiritual director for children. Sharon and her husband, Brian, have two grown sons and an amazing daughter-in-law. The Chattanooga area has always been her home.