Mark Robertson
Pastor
Mark Robertson hails from Ohio. He became a believer in adulthood at Redeemer Presbyterian Church in New York City under the pastoral care of Tim Keller. He then returned home and attended The Ohio State University, earning a bachelor’s degree in Philosophy. It was during this time that he began dating Marci. Following graduation from Ohio State, he obtained his Master of Divinity at Covenant Theological Seminary in St. Louis, Missouri, graduating in 2012. He entered the pastorate as an Associate Pastor at Old Orchard Church in St. Louis in 2010. He served there until 2015, when he traveled to Cleveland, Ohio, to plant The Heights Presbyterian Church, where he served as Senior Pastor until 2021. Following his time in Cleveland, he was called to Safe Harbor Presbyterian Church in Stevensville, Maryland, where he served as Senior Pastor for three years, shepherding that church through a season of growth and healing. In 2024, Mark, his wife, Marci, and three children joined the Redeemer family.
Elders
The office of elder is described in Acts 20: 17-35; 1 Timothy 5:17-19; Titus 1:5; and 1 Peter 5:1-5, among other passages in the New Testament. The role of elder is one primarily of teaching and prayer. An elder’s responsibility is to shepherd the church, to look after and care for her in a manner after our “Great Shepherd”, Jesus (Hebrews 13:20). This care, primarily spiritual, includes ensuring “no corruption of doctrine or morals” enters into the church. It is the responsibility of elders to exercise government and discipline within the local church, and the church generally when called to do so. Elders visit the sick and afflicted, instruct the ignorant, comfort the mourning, and nourish and guard the children of the Church. Our elders exemplify what it means to live a life that honors God through discipleship, evangelism, and hospitality.
Deacons
The role of deacon is one of sympathy and service. As observed in 1 Tim 3:8-13, deacons are called to be Godly servants, being the very hands and feet of Christ to our congregation. Through spiritual and practical methods, deacons work to serve the sick, the widows, the orphans, the prisoners, and others who may be in any distress or need, and care for the spiritual and physical resources of the church.
Church Staff
Our staff serves the needs of Redeemer practically, spiritually, and administratively through their work and love for the Lord. They support the vision of our pastor, our session, and diaconate and serve the needs of our members and our children.
Ministry Assistants
We are blessed to have experienced, capable people who serve with us at Redeemer in so many capacities to help support our leadership and staff.