Jamie Trussell
Lead Pastor
jamie@redeemerds.org
Jamie moved to Dripping Springs with his family after serving Harvest Church and Downline Ministries in Memphis, Tennessee. Before Memphis, he served as a Senior Pastor in the Austin area and is thrilled to be back in a part of the country that feels like home. Jamie holds a B.A. from Auburn University, an M.A. from Dallas Theological Seminary, and a Doctorate of Ministry from Biola University's Talbot School of Theology. Jamie married Shana in February 2013, and they have been blessed with four children: James, Gabe, Kyle, and Grady. Jamie hopes to see Redeemer become a community of disciple-makers that sees the gospel multiply to the ends of the earth.
Jonathan Tyner
Associate Pastor
jonathan@redeemerds.org
Jonathan moved to Dripping Springs in 2022 to help plant Redeemer. Before moving to Dripping Springs, Jonathan lived in Midland, Texas, where he worked in the energy industry. Jonathan is grateful for the opportunity to serve God's people in Dripping Springs. He desires Redeemer to be a community shaped by God's mercy and grace—through the power of the Holy Spirit. Jonathan has been married to Lauren since 2008, and they have two sons. Jonathan holds a B.B.A. in Management from the University of Texas Permian Basin and is pursuing a Master's degree from Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary.
Hamilton Heald
Executive Pastor
hamilton@redeemerds.org
Hamilton and his wife, Laura, moved to Dripping Springs in 2022. Before moving to Dripping Springs, the Healds lived in Midland, Texas, where Hamilton worked in the energy industry. Hamilton attended Samford University and received a B.S.B.A. in Finance. Hamilton is excited to be a part of what the Lord is doing in Dripping Springs.
Rob Goates
Worship Pastor
rob@redeemerds.org
Rob grew up in a family of musicians and has always been surrounded by music. In junior high, Rob’s love for music was met with an opportunity to serve on a youth worship team. Since then, Rob’s passion for leading worship has only grown. Rob has been married to Danielle since 2010, and they have three children. Rob holds a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Texas.
Katie Nichols
Children’s Director
katie@redeemerds.org
Katie was raised in New Braunfels, Texas. Katie was raised in a Bible-believing family from an early age and developed a passion for kids as her faith grew. She led bible studies with elementary school kids when she was in high school, worked at T Bar M Camps throughout college as a camp counselor, and was the Youth and Kid’s Ministry Intern at her previous church in Grapevine, Texas. Katie holds a B.S. in Human Development and Family Studies from Texas Tech University. Katie has been married to Andy since 2013. They have two sweet boys, Liam and Hudson.