About Us
A congregation in the Presbyterian Church in America meeting in Hudson, Ohio.
We are a community of Christians from all walks of life that has gathered in and served Northeast Ohio since 1995, calling our current location home since 2009.
What We Believe
At Redeemer Church, we understand ourselves to be first and foremost the recipients of God's life-changing grace. Because of the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, sinners who trust in Jesus are saved from sin and death and brought into a family relationship with the Father through the power of the Holy Spirit. We love to revel in these realities that are undeservedly ours in Christ both now and for eternity. God has given his infallible word in the Bible to direct us how we might glorify and enjoy him. Our aim is to ground everything we do at Redeemer Church in Scripture. We stand with the Christian church universal in affirming historic creeds, such as the Apostles' Creed and the Nicene Creed, that emphasize the basics of what Scripture teaches. The mission of the church of Jesus Christ is to proclaim the gospel that all might hear it, turn to Christ, and grow to maturity in fulfillment of Christ's Great Commission (Matt. 28:18–20). We are what some call an "ordinary means of grace" church, majoring in the simple tasks given to the church: worship morning and evening on Sundays, praying corporately, and seeking the Lord together in his appointed means of the word and the sacraments.
Presbyterian Church in America
Scripture leads us to Reformed and Presbyterian convictions. If you would like to learn more about these beliefs, all of our officers subscribe to the Westminster Confession of Faith, and it summarizes well our core beliefs. We are a congregation in the Ohio Presbytery of the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA). Our Constitution consists of the Westminster Standards and our denominational Book of Church Order.
We desire to offer worship to God in the way that he has commanded us to worship him.
Thus, we attempt in every way to conform our worship to God's word. Here is a sample Order of Worship for one of our morning worship services. A few words and topics might help orient you to our services:
Reverent
Entering God’s presence to worship a holy God, we recognize his great might, power, sovereignty and purity as the Creator, and our position as his creatures who were created to serve him. Thus, we worship reverently before him.
Joyful
Yet we do not enter with slavish fear, but as redeemed children. We joyfully participate together in praising our God, being reminded of the truths of God and his gracious salvation in Christ by his Holy Spirit, and encouraging one another through our participation in worship.
Dialogical
Worship is a dialog between God and his people. God speaks to us through his word, and we respond in prayer and praise. Our services are marked by an abundance of Scripture and prayer. Our whole service recounts the great story of God’s redemption of his people.
Hymns and Psalms
With simple accompaniment, we love to sing the best of Christian hymnody from the past and present. Visitors often note that our congregation loves to sing! Additionally, we sing a Psalm each service because the Psalms are the inspired songbook that God has given to the church to use for worship. As a nod of recognition to our Reformed and Presbyterian heritage, we usually sing Psalms unaccompanied (at least after the first verse).
Preaching
The preaching of God’s word is the center of our services. We worship God as we receive his word by faith, and God builds up Christ’s church by his Holy Spirit. See “Preaching and Teaching,” below.
The Lord’s Supper
We celebrate the Lord’s Supper weekly in the morning, remembering Christ’s death and enjoying the communion we share with him and his church. Invited to participate in The Lord’s Supper are all those who have faith in Christ and are baptized members in good standing of any church that believes in salvation by grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone. Our elders personally distribute the bread and small cups of wine to each communicant as they remain in their seats. Grape juice is also available.
Baptism
Baptism is a celebration of God’s work of bringing individuals into the covenant community of Christ’s church. As Presbyterians, we practice baptism by sprinkling water in the name of the Holy Trinity. The recipients of Baptism are those who are being brought into the covenant community of the church, either because they are publicly professing faith in Christ and are being received into membership of the church or because they are born to parents who already belong to Redeemer Church.
The Apostle Paul wrote, "[I]t pleased God through the folly of what we preach to save those who believe" (1 Corinthians 1:21).
Similarly, he asked rhetorically, "And how are they to believe in him of whom they have never heard? And how are they to hear without someone preaching?" (Romans 10:14 ESV). Because of passages like these, we have a high view of preaching and believe God uses it in mighty ways by his Holy Spirit to convert unbelievers and to continue to build up Christians.
Our pastors typically preach verse-by-verse, section-by-section through entire portions or books of the Bible. Doing this regularly make sure we emphasize what the Bible emphasizes, not what the preacher simply wants to talk about. One of these central emphases that we come back to over and over is the grace and mercy of God in Christ toward sinners – the good news of salvation!
Our teaching in Sunday School and other venues at Redeemer helps deepen our understanding of Scripture and God's works of creation and redemption while assisting us grow in our relationship with him.
Elders
Elders are called to "shepherd the flock of God" (1 Peter 5:2). They govern the church as a board, called the Session, and are responsible for the spiritual care and growth of all of the members of the church. Our Pastors are Teaching Elders who are called full-time to the ministry of preaching, teaching, and administering the sacraments. Ruling Elders are qualified men who are elected from among the congregation and share fully in the governing of the church.
Rev. Scott Wright, Ph.D.
Reverend Scott Wright has been the senior pastor of Redeemer Church since 1995. He received his B.A. in Economics from Princeton University (1982), his M.Div. from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary (1991), and his Ph.D. in Systematic Theology from Westminster Theological Seminary (Philadelphia) in 1999. Scott became a Christian in his early twenties. He was ordained on 1 October 1995 and preached the first morning and evening services at Redeemer Church the following Sunday. He is a member of the Ohio Presbytery’s Candidates & Credentials Committee. Scott and Linda Wright were married in 1990 and have been blessed with six daughters and one son.
scott.wright@redeemerohio.org
Rev. Jason Piland
Reverend Jason Piland began serving Redeemer Church in June 2019 and was sent to plant Western Reserve Presbyterian Church in 2026 with a core group from Redeemer. He received his Bachelor’s (2011) and J.D. degrees (2014) from Belmont University (Nashville), and his M.Div. from Reformed Theological Seminary (Charlotte) in 2019. Jason also serves the PCA General Assembly and The Ohio Presbytery in various capacities. Jason and Erika Piland were married in 2012 and have four children.
jason.piland@redeemerohio.org
Rev. Nate Bower
Reverend Nate Bower has served Redeemer Church in a variety of roles, most recently being called and installed as Associate Pastor. Nate has degrees from University of Akron (B.A.) and Reformed Theological Seminary in Charlotte, NC (M.Div.), and was previously an RUF campus minister at Kent State University and University of Akron. He and his wife, Naomi have been married since 2009 and have three children. They reside in Garrettsville, Ohio.
nate.bower@redeemerohio.org
Rev. Jacob Piland
Reverend Jacob Piland has been called by the Session of Redeemer church as an Assistant Pastor to plant Christ Presbyterian Church, a daughter church of Redeemer in the Kent area. He moved to Ohio in 2015 after graduating from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary (M.Div.) and Covenant College (B.A). Jacob was ordained in October 2021. He was appointed by the Ohio Presbytery to serve on the General Assembly Nominating Committee. Previously, Jacob taught Bible at Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy. He and his wife, Anginette, are actively involved in the Kent community and have one child.
jacob.piland@redeemerohio.org
Ray Gilliland
Ray Gilliland has served as an Elder since 1996 and has served as Clerk of Session since 1997. He is the Session liaison for the Redeemer Missions Committee and Decorating Committee, and he also serves on the Candidates & Credentials Committee and Missions Committee of the Ohio Presbytery. Ray and his wife Joyce are founding members of Redeemer. The Gillilands have been married for over 50 years and have 3 children, 15 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.
clerk@redeemerohio.org
Jim Hasson
Jim completed his 42-year career with Travelers Insurance in 2016. That same year, he and Carolyn returned to Hudson to be nearer their children and grandchildren. An added blessing came when they attended Redeemer Church. Here they found sincere God glorifying worship, faithful expository preaching, and loving, welcoming fellowship. Prior to joining Redeemer, Jim and Carolyn were members at two other PCA churches where Jim served as an elder, and Carolyn taught women’s bible studies and discipled women. They also participated in Sunday school teaching, evangelism, and missions. Previously, Jim was a board member of GlobeWorks International Ministries, and Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy. He also served as Vice President of Advancement for Heritage Classical Academy.
Ernie Miller
Ernie Miller has served as an Elder since 2017 after 13 years of service as a Deacon. Elder Miller serves as the Troop Ministry Liaison for American Heritage Girls and Trail Life Troops, and oversees monthly publication of Redeemer News. Ernie and his wife Pam have attended Redeemer since 1997 and have loved the reverent worship and the warm Christian fellowship. He serves on the provisional session of a mission church in the Ohio Presbytery and on the presbytery’s RUF Committee. He served as Moderator of the Ohio Presbytery for calendar year 2024. The Millers have 4 children and 13 grandchildren (with one on the way). Ernie leads his own small operations improvement consulting firm after a career as a partner at EY Consulting working with large global firms.
Jim Parkin
Jim has served as an Elder since 2022. Jim and his wife, Anastasia, joined Redeemer in 2011 after recognizing Redeemer to be a bastion of truth, goodness, and beauty in alignment with the Bible. They have found many of their dearest friends at Redeemer through camaraderie and vulnerability in Jesus Christ. The Parkins have two sons and one daughter. Jim teaches Humanities, Rhetoric, and Apologetics at Heritage Classical Academy, and he previously served there for six years as member of the school’s Board of Directors. He is currently pursuing a Master’s of Theological Studies from Reformed Theological Seminary.
Danny Stephenson
Prior to becoming an Elder in 2024, Danny was a Deacon for 6 years. Danny and his wife Christina have attended Redeemer since 2010 and appreciate the rich fellowship with fellow believers. The Stephensons have five children. Danny works for a local commercial construction company.
Mark Van Drunen
Mark has served as an Elder since 2011 and oversees the Community Group ministry. Mark and his wife Sarah joined in 2009 because of the sincerity of worship, the warmth of Christian fellowship and hospitality of her members. Mark and Sarah have grown in grace and godliness because of the depth of preaching and the collective desire to grow in grace and godliness. He is the member of the Candidates & Credentials Committee of the Ohio Presbytery and missions Committee of the Ohio Presbytery. The Van Drunen’s have two daughters and one son. Mark is the Regional President of a wealth management firm located in Cleveland and serves on the boards of Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy and Reformed Forum.
Sam Wilsey
Sam was ordained and installed as a Ruling Elder in 2024. Previously, he served Redeemer as a Deacon from 2010 to 2024. He and his wife, Elizabeth, have been members of Redeemer since 2005. The Wilseys have four daughters and one son, and live in Hudson, Ohio.
Deacons
The Diaconate is an office of sympathy and service. All of the physical needs of the church are tended to by the deacons. This includes our mercy ministry, finances, and building and grounds maintenance and upkeep. The deacons are exemplary servants of Christ and his church, and they encourage all members to use their gifts and talents for Christ.
Rob Baarson
Rob has served as a Deacon since 2022. He and his wife Emily have been members of Redeemer since 2020 and live in Hudson, Ohio, with their two children.
Matt Brown
Matt has served as a Deacon since 2022. Matt and his wife, Kelli, have attended Redeemer since August 2019 and have appreciated the rich teaching and community that is present at Redeemer. The Browns have three children. Matt works for a local school district as its Treasurer/CFO.
Chad Darr
Chad has served as a Deacon since 2011, often leading our technical and audio/visual efforts. Chad and his wife Sarah have attended Redeemer since 2009. The Darrs have one son and two daughters. Chad works in the business aviation industry as CTO for NATA Compliance Services.
Eric Dawes
Eric has served as Deacon since 2024. He and his wife, Kristen, have attended Redeemer since 2020. They were drawn in by the solid teaching and preaching of the Word and the warm and loving hospitality of the people. The Daweses have two sons and one daughter, and live in Hudson, Ohio.
Ron Foster
Ron has served Redeemer as a Deacon since 2022 after previously serving as a Deacon at a PCA congregation in Orlando, Florida. Ron and his wife, Terri, lived there for 20 years until 2019 when they retired, moved to Ohio for the weather, and began attending Redeemer. They have two adult children, Grant, who lives in Orlando, and Chelsea, who lives in Pittsburgh. The Fosters enjoy residing in Cuyahoga Falls.
Seth Grissett
Seth has served as Deacon since 2022. He and his wife Saundy live in Hiram, OH, and have been attending Redeemer since 2019. They have 3 children.
Brandon Kenney
Brandon has served as Deacon since 2022. Brandon, his wife Amanda, and their 4 daughters joined Redeemer in 2018 because of the church’s warm and winsome Christian fellowship, reliance on the ordinary means of grace, and commitment to the gospel. Both he and Amanda are actively involved in the church’s American Heritage Girls and Trail Life Troops. Brandon is the CEO of an Information Technology company located in Strongsville, OH.
deaconchair@redeemerohio.org
Ray Sierko
Ray has served as a Deacon since 2004. Ray oversees the outside maintenance of the Redeemer property and church building security. He coordinates the rotation of greeters and the weekly collection and serves on the Missions Committee. Ray and his wife Sondra have been members since 1999. The Sierkos have four daughters. Ray works at Hillcrest Hospital in the laboratory in the blood bank.
Administrative & Ministry Support
The support team is the backbone that ensures the day-to-day operations and ministry of the church are in working order. They work tirelessly in service to Redeemer Church.
Matthew Ball
Matthew and his wife, Maddie, have been members of Redeemer since 2023. The Lord has blessed them with one daughter and one son. He received his B.S. in Biblical Studies from Grace College. Matthew currently works at a Christian Healthcare organization and is pursuing a Master of Divinity degree at Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary. He is a Candidate under care of the Ohio Presbytery.
Joel Gilliland
Joel has served as Treasurer since 2016. He has attended Redeemer since 1995. He and his wife, Abi, have been married since 2013 and have four children, twin boys and two girls.
Lauren John
Lauren and her husband, Chris, have been members of Redeemer since 2010. They have four children and live in Hudson. Lauren is a former elementary school teacher who has been working part time for YoungLives since having children.
lauren.john@redeemerohio.org
Rich Lang
Rich serves as the musical accompanist for Redeemer Church. He has served in this role since 2010. Rich has been a member of Redeemer since 2002.
Naomi Bower
Naomi has been a member of Redeemer Church since the summer of 2004 and began as the Nursery Coordinator in 2025. She and Nate were married in 2009 and have three children. They reside in Garrettsville, Ohio.
We're just West of downtown Hudson at the corner of W. Streetsboro and E. Case Drive.
To all who are spiritually weary and seek rest, who mourn and long for comfort, who struggle and desire hope, who sin and need a Savior, who are lonely and need fellowship, who hunger and thirst for righteousness, this church opens its doors wide and bids welcome in the name of the risen Lord Jesus Christ.
Our Address
Redeemer Church
190 West Streetsboro Street
Hudson, Ohio 44236
Worship Times
Sunday School at 10:00AM
Morning Worship at 11:00AM
Evening Worship at 5:00PM
Contact Us
office@redeemerohio.org
(330) 656-5787
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