Our People

Redeemer is led by a team of elders and staff who between them bring a wide range of backgrounds, gifts and experience. Here's a little about each of them.
 

Peter Dray Interim Lead Pastor		Andie Wilson Operations Manager
I lead the elder and staff teams at Redeemer. Before serving here I spent more than two decades in student ministry with UCCF alongside formal theological study. I'm married to Linda and we have two growing boys. I love the outdoors, Olympic sport and a good eBay bargain!		I look after our admin, communications, database and bookkeeping, and am part of the Safeguarding Team. I worked in Tanzania for ten years with my husband Ian and our four children before moving to Leeds in 2011. In my spare time you'll find me gardening, reading or dog walking!
Ed Preston Pastor		Linda Dray Head of Children's & Youth Ministry
I'm part of our pastoral team and take particular responsibility for our Sunday gatherings and our mission. Before working for Redeemer I spent over a decade in student ministry working for UCCF. I'm married to Hannah and we have three children: Jesse, Micha and Marni. I love coffee, gluten free beer, Leeds United, cycling and running.		I love that our church family includes so many under-18s, and I really enjoy playing a part in helping all ages know and love Jesus more. When I'm not doing that, you'll find me open water swimming or out on day trips with Pete, Samuel and Toby.
Brad Balmer Pastor		John McPhilimey Lay Pastor
I came to faith at Redeemer in 2012. Having previously worked in pharmaceuticals, my role now includes preaching, teaching and coordinating City Groups. I give two days a week to our partners at Scott Hall Church, and have a heart for gospel witness in the more marginalised parts of our city. I'm married to Emanuela and we have two children.		I came to Leeds for university, and became a Christian at Redeemer. I share responsibility for shepherding and praying for our church family. During the week I teach children to swim, and I love playing cricket. I'm married to Ellie, with a baby daughter called Darcy - and two cats called Mario and Peach. (Cats are better than dogs. This is not up for debate.)
Simon Barrett Lay Pastor		Alex Passmore Pastor (Crossway Church)
I'm part of the team of elders that shepherds Redeemer, though I also work in the corporate world as a lawyer. I lead a City Group as well as Redeemer's Dads Club. I'm married to Eileen and we're kept very busy by our three young children!		I was sent out from Redeemer in September 2025 to plant Crossway Church in east Leeds but remain an elder at Redeemer as Crossway gets established. I'm married to Beth, and we have a little boy. I enjoy football and running and - less virtously - a good takeaway!

If you'd like to get in touch with anyone on the team, head over to our Contact Us page.