Derek Levendusky
CO-Lead Pastor
After serving as lead pastor at GraceLife Church in western New York for 11 years, Derek moved to Clarksville in 2021 to join in the work at Redeeming Hope as a Co-Lead Pastor. His deep love for the gospel of grace comes through his teaching ministry, as well as the books and worship albums he’s released over the years. For years he traveled the world through his music & speaking ministry, Isaiah Six. He’s been married to his wife Heidi Jo for 27 years and they have six children together. Derek also runs a youth wrestling club in the community and serves on the coaching staff of the Montgomery Central varsity wrestling program.
Joshua B. Young
CO-Lead Pastor
Josh and his wife Rachel followed God's call to plant Redeeming Hope in 2017 where he serves as Co-Lead Pastor. He started a biblical counseling practice in Middle Tennessee in partnership with Heart Song Counseling, is a church planting coach through Converge and AT3, and travels to Togo, Africa as an adjunct professor at Faculte Biblique Du Togo. He also started Seminary Without Walls, a praxis-based theological training program for local churches. Josh received a BA in Biblical Studies from Washington Bible College and an MA in Christian Counseling and Discipleship from Capital Bible Seminary.
Our church family commits to a singular vision by creating engaging spaces for people who would never step foot inside of a church to explore spirituality, fostering environments to cultivate disciples, and intentionally equipping followers of Jesus to share their faith and live life on the front lines of discipleship, mission, and service in their neighborhoods and the world.
VISION + Values
Gatherings + Groups
We create spaces of exploration, cultivation, and equipping in two environments: Gatherings and Groups.
Gatherings happen every Sunday at 10AM online and in-person.
Groups are held throughout the week.
To help people safely explore the life and teachings of Jesus in our Gatherings and Groups, we consistently elevate four values which guide our times together.
Even if you don’t identify as a follower of Jesus, you’re welcome here.
Even if you don’t believe the Bible is true, you’re welcome here.
If you’re hurting, you’re welcome here.
If you have questions, you’re welcome here.
Cultural Resolutions
Our Team
We believe the only head of the Church is Jesus Christ. He functionally rules in the affairs of His Church by His Word and through His Spirit. Because of this, Jesus Christ is the Chief Shepherd of Redeeming Hope. We believe that the Scriptures indicate that the local Church is to be governed by a plurality of elders who serve under the authority of Jesus. Those elders who give themselves wholly to preaching and teaching function within the role of a pastor.
We have a robust and growing ministry team with specialized responsibilities, helping us accomplish our vision within Gatherings and Groups.