Our Story of God’s Faithfulness

Winter/Spring 2012
A few couples in Marietta begin to sense God leading them to start a church in Marietta, according to God’s unconditional grace in Jesus.
May 2012
One of the founding elders has lunch with a pastor from Atlanta to talk about a possible church plant in Marietta. The two families beginning the church trust in the belief that if God is making the details clear in their lives to start a church, then he will do the same in the life of a pastor to come and serve.
January 2013
Twenty people begin gathering for prayer, worship, and Bible study on Thursday evenings in a dentist office. Over the next four months, while visitors come in and out of the Bible study, these individuals became the first parishioners of Redeemer. Simultaneously, Redeemer’s initial core families start meeting in a home on Sunday mornings for breakfast, worship, and a time of biblical teaching for their children. The simple acts of breaking bread, worshiping, and learning alongside our children facilitated a great sense of community. These Sunday mornings served as the organic model for Redeemer’s Family Worship service.

April 2013
Redeemer concludes the Thursday night Bible study but continues to meet on Sunday mornings in a home, adding an hour of teaching for the adults.

September 2013
By God’s great provision and goodness, Redeemer launches Sunday morning services at the Walker School. Community Dinner Groups begin meeting monthly to allow assimilation and community growth.

December 2013
Redeemer holds its first Christmas Eve service at The Brickyard in downtown Marietta.

January 2014
Redeemer launches its first small group to help people know others, as well as be known by others in the context of studying and discussing scripture.
June 2015
Redeemer purchases a dilapidated old knitting factory (531 Roselane Street) and hosts building tours and vision casting discussions for how the building may best serve the church and community.

November 2015
Construction estimates exceed Redeemer’s cash on hand.
December 2015
Redeemer’s elders decide to postpone construction and wait on the Lord. Three weeks later, enough money is given to begin construction.
January 2016
Construction begins at 531 Roselane Street.
August 2016
First Sunday morning service at 531 Roselane Street.
August 2016
Redeemer Student Ministry attends their first retreat.

October 2017
The next round of renovations begin at 531 Roselane Street – constructing a student chapel, elementary classrooms, and several offices.
November 2017
God provides a miraculous gift that allows Redeemer to retire the building debt.
January 2018
Construction is completed and our student ministry has a space to call home.
January 2019
Redeemer completes construction on the new Sanctuary.

Summer 2020 - Fall 2021
We continue to host quarterly fellowship events and service projects. At Redeemer, we believe in the values of community and mission.

Fall 2021
Redeemer begins to celebrate marking moments in our children’s walk with Jesus: Two Year Blessing, Kindergarten Blessing, Fifth Grade Blessing, 7th Grade Rite of Passage Dinner, Student Retreats, Student Mission Trips, and Senior Launch Sunday.
Winter 2021
Believer baptisms join baby baptisms and dedications as consistent components of our Sunday morning worship services. Redeemer is committed to serving people and respecting their individual baptism belief.

May 2023
Redeemer purchases suites 830 and 510, creating additional space for adult (and student ministry) small groups.
January 2025
Renovations of the main hall, back lobby, and Children’s Ministry were completed.