Redeemer Staff

The Rev. Jay L. Greener — Rector
Jay L. Greener is the Rector (Senior Pastor) of Church of the Redeemer, having begun in October of 2006. He came to Redeemer following over 25 years of ministry with churches and Christian organizations in Illinois, Connecticut, Georgia and Colorado. He is a professional communicator, with previous work in broadcasting and as Director of Communications for the Anglican Mission in America. 'Father Jay' has a heart for worship and leading people into a life changing encounter with God through music, proclamation and sacrament, and continues to lead and teach worship for conferences and other gatherings. Jay is a graduate of Wheaton College, Yale Divinity School, and the Yale Institute of Sacred Music, Worship and the Arts. He is excited to be on this forward moving journey with Church of the Redeemer, through its community here on the North Shore and around the world.
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Dan and Kari Hanlon — Youth Ministry Leaders
Our student ministry is led by the husband and wife team of Dan and Kari Hanlon, appointed in the fall of 2009 following a year working with former Youth Pastor Ryan Hofacre, now planting a church in Ohio. Dan and Kari both have both worked with youth in other churches, and Kari has served with Student Venture, the High School arm of Campus Crusade, in Orlando and Houston. In addition to their work with Redeemer, the Hanlon's are graduate students at Trinity. They have a particular gift for investing in people's lives and positively encouraging Christian growth, at whatever 'level' students find themselves. They live in Highwood with a new family member, a Boxer puppy. Email the Hanlons

Brocki Murphy — Office Manager
Brocki Murphy has served as Office Administrator for Church of the Redeemer since September 2008. Born and raised in Knoxville, Tennessee Brocki originally came to the Chicago area to attend the Theatre School at DePaul University where she received her Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Performance. She met the Lord Jesus at Vineyard Christian Fellowship in Evanston, IL where she also met her husband Todd. Brocki was a professional actress and singer prior to making her "day job" (Human Resources) her permanent job. Brocki and Todd have two children and live in Deerfield. If she gets free time Brocki enjoys scrapbooking, organizing, watching and talking about movies and attending Bible Study Fellowship. Her husband Todd can sometimes be found serving as one of the clergy on Sunday mornings when he is not working as Associate Director of the School of Leadership at Northwestern University.

Brocki says, "I am passionate about our church and the work it is doing in the lives of its people. I tell everyone they need to come to this church because I love it so much. I feel blessed to not only be a part of this congregation but to be employed here. It is such a gift!"
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Amanda Holm — Pastor for Worship & Congregational Care
Amanda Holm has attended Church of the Redeemer since July 2005. After serving on staff at Redeemer as a Music Minister for two and a half years, she came on staff full time in July 2009 as Pastor for Worship and Congregational Care, continuing to co-lead the music ministry as well as leading and facilitating in areas such as congregational care and spiritual formation. Born and raised in southern California, Amanda first came to the Chicago area as a student at Wheaton College, graduating with a BA in English. In May 2009 she graduated from Trinity International University, earning a Master of Divinity degree with a Pastoral Care focus. In addition to her work at Redeemer, Amanda enjoys music, exploring the intersection of theology and culture, outdoor walks, Mediterranean food, and time spent with good friends. She considers it a deep privilege to be part of what God is doing at Church of the Redeemer.
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Emily Cool Greener — Children's Ministry Leader
Emily Cool Greener is the Children's Ministry Leader at Redeemer. Born and raised in Cincinnati, OH, she came to the Chicago area to attend Wheaton College, where she graduated with a B.A. in Sociology. She has ten years of experience working with children in various settings—from suburban Cincinnati to inner-city Chicago, from the wilderness of northern Wisconsin to a village in Uganda. She is currently pursuing a Masters in Education at the University of Illinois at Chicago, concentrating in Elementary Education.

Emily feels honored to help shepherd Redeemer's little ones as she lives out her call to teach and learn from children. Her energy and creativity, as well as her passion for justice are an integral part of the way she follows Jesus.

She and her husband Jonathan live in an intentional community on the northwest side of Chicago, where you can often find them making crafts, riding bikes, or playing games.
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