Leadership

Church of the Redeemer is elder led, deacon served, and congregationally governed under the Lordship of Christ. If you would like to contact our leadership, please complete the "contact us" form, and someone will be in touch as soon as possible.

Elder

Joel Vancil

Joel is a graduate of Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Kansas City. Born and raised on a local centennial farm, Joel returned to his roots after graduation to plant a church in Ashley. He also teaches upper school at Coram Deo Classical School in Mt. Vernon, and manages a small hobby farm.

Elder

Stephen Wagner

Stephen graduated from Southern Illinois University in Carbondale and works as a Manufacturing Systems Engineer at Continental Tire in Mt. Vernon. Growing up with church planting parents, he developed a strong commitment to his faith. Stephen is a devoted husband to Georgia, a native of Washington County.