About — Redemption Church

We are a church seeking to be God’s welcoming community, united in Christ, answering
His call to serve

OUR MISSION

Whether you’re new to the faith, a life-long follower of Jesus, or simply seeking spiritual answers, we invite you to experience the
goodness of Jesus with us.

Our story…so far

Redemption is a close-knit group of people in the southwest suburbs of Chicago that initially formed out of a larger church in the west suburbs. We started gathering in 2013-2014 and quickly discovered a remarkable gift: honest, caring friendship enjoyed over shared meals and communal prayer. We initially met in Palos Heights before moving to Tinley Park, where for five years we met in Southwest Chicago Christian School.

In December, 2024, God surprised us with the opportunity to move to Orland Park and meet in our current space. We gather as a community of people who are sinful and broken, yet finding joy in the forgiveness and new life offered by Jesus. We want to follow God’s call to be a church that deeply experiences His love, and reflects it to the world wherever he leads us.

Our Beliefs

We belong to a denomination called the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA), with
a shared doctrinal statement called the Westminster Standards. The Standards outline what we believe about God, creation, sin, redemption in Christ, and God’s plan for our walk with Jesus. These beliefs shape the way we think, as well as how we live together and for God. We’ve tried to summarize those beliefs in how we unpack and live by our mission statement:

We are committed to deep, honest, and caring relationships in Christ. Jesus never intends for us to walk this life alone, but rather to belong to a rich community of His disciples. Christ’s first step in His earthly ministry was to call disciples who gathered around Him. Today we continue that pattern, welcoming broken people from all paths of life to find their righteousness and joy in Him. Whether you hope to silently observe for a while, or immediately join a Community Group, or anything in-between, Redemption Church is delighted to welcome you with the grace of Christ.
We are a broken people being transformed through the life and resurrection of Jesus. On its own, a loving community is not enough to heal our wounds and sin. We require a Savior. In healing us, Jesus unites us with the One True God from whom we’ve turned, and the neighbors against whom we’re divided. Our world is fractured along endless lines: nationally, financially, racially, politically, culturally…and so much more. At the root of it all, we’re fractured from God by our sin. At Redemption, we strive to live in light of the fact that Jesus calls all nations to Himself; that He speaks to men and women; that He befriends the rich and the poor. Whoever you are, Christ offers you true peace and belonging in this fractured world through His death and resurrection.
We are living as Christ’s disciples by bringing hope, joy, and truth to our communities. Jesus teaches that sincere faith works itself out as love for our neighbors. We desire to see our neighborhoods, places of work, and families renewed in the light of Christ. We pursue this goal by sharing the good news, promoting the common good, and serving the communities in which God has placed us.