ABOUT US
As a multicultural church, we are a beautiful tapestry of people from all walks of life, united in Christ and committed to advancing His Kingdom through powerful, Spirit-led worship and uncompromising biblical teaching.
Redemption Church, formerly known as Redemption World Outreach Center (RWOC), was founded in 1991 by Pastors Ron and Hope Carpenter. With campuses in San Jose, CA and Greenville, SC, along with a global Redemption Online community, Redemption reaches people across the world with the message of Jesus.
At the heart of our ministry is a passion to extend redeeming love and liberating power to every person—regardless of age, background, or status. We are dedicated to reaching our cities and impacting the nations with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We invite you to be part of what God is doing here. Keep exploring the site to learn more about Redemption.
SENIOR PASTORS
RON + HOPE CARPENTER
Ron Carpenter and his wife, Hope, founded Redemption in 1991 with three members and a passion for breaking down the walls of racism, crossing cultural lines, and changing poverty mindsets in their community as well as around the world. The ministry has become a model for successful community impact and creating strategic partnerships with corporate, governmental, and non-profit organizations to develop innovative ways to improve quality of life.
THE RED CODE
We are led by the spirit.
Psalm 119:105
We forgive quickly.
Colossians 3:13
We are peacemakers.
Romans 12:8
We do life together.
Psalm 133:1
We strive for unity.
1 Corinthians 1:10
We pray without ceasing.
James 5:16
We serve like crazy.
Matthew 23:11
We honor everyone.
Philippians 2:3
We are generous givers.
2 Corinthians 9:6
We win souls.
John 12:32
We are people of faith.
Ephesians 3:20
We worship wholeheartedly.
Psalm 47:1
We love everybody.
John 13:35
We don’t give up.
Proverbs 24:16
We go the extra mile.
Colossians 3:23
We are kingdom people.
Galatians 3:28