Redeemer Lutheran Church and Preschool

Church Staff

REV. JOHN RALLISON - Pastor
Born and raised in Southern California, Pastor John's pastoral education and ministry have taken him through St. Louis (MO), Cambridge (England), upstate New York, Orlando (FL), and now Salem (OR). He earned his bachelor's degree from the University of California, Irvine, and his Master of Divinity from Concordia Seminary, St. Louis. In addition to his long pastoral experience, he briefly worked in the aerospace industry and recently taught High School for four years (Math, Physics, Computer Science).

Pastor John met his wife, Kelly, in upstate New York. They were married in 1994 and have three children: Anya (25), Lilia (22), and Jej (16).

Pastor John's favorite Bible verse is "...Speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ." Ephesians 4:15 (ESV) He would tell you that in his experience, though it may get messy in the middle, speaking the truth as you see it with love for others will take you to the right place in the long run.
                    

AMY ANDERSON - Bookkeeper/Office Secretary. Amy's is one of the two friendly voices you'll hear when you phone the church office. She is a young influencer in the church seeing to the financial responsibilities while launching several ministries. Amy also prepares our worship service resources as well as assists with preparations of baptisms, funerals, and marriages.

DEBI WILLIAMS - Office Secretary. Debi shares office duties with Amy and has served as Redeemer's Secretary in past years. We are happy to have her back working on special projects and managing the office two days a week.
                    

JONET SCHUTZ - Faith Community Nurse. Jonet  is an RN with many years of experience and well-equipped to discuss health issues with members and emphasizes the importance of addressing physical, emotional, spiritual, and social needs.

BRUCE ARRINGTON - Pianist

TRINITY GOFF - Pianist