Senior Pastor: 

Rev. LeRoy K. Dunlap

Founder

Pastor Dunlap began his walk with God on a tour of duty with the United States Naval Service in 1976.  With his salvation, came a hunger and a thrist for knowledge.  This zeal for God's Word led him to East Coast Bible College where he received his Associates and Bachelor's degree's in Theology.  To further qualify himself to minister to God's people, he minored in psychology and pastoral counselling, ultimately graduating Summa Cum Laude and honored as Valedictorian of his graduating class.

He founded Redemption Christian Ministries in July of 2000 with only 19 charter members.  Redemption Christian Ministries now supports the Charlotte area with a 14,000 sq ft facility that provides a myriad of ministries for our local community including respite for at-risk youth, feeding ministry for our displaced brothers and sisters, shoe-box ministries, drama and dance ministries, to name a few. 

Pastor Dunlap's philosophy is simple:

Don't get in such a hurry that you leave behind more than you can catch up with.  Just because you leave first doesn't mean you will get there first.  Beware of the high cost of low living.  Turn back to the bible and save your soul.

Associate Pastor

Rev. Kevin Cuberson (Rev. KC)

Rev. KC hails from Knoxville, TN.  He was in active military for 4 years serving our country in the reserves for an addition 10 years.  He began his walk with God at home.  Seeking and studying at the feet of Christ, Rev. KC identifies with the Apostle Paul, appreciating the solitude of Christ but desiring to be God's hand extended.   

He arrived in Charlotte, NC back in March of 2004.  In June of the same year, Rev. KC found himself at Redemption Christian Ministries.  Enjoying the Word of God  and the freedom of the Spirit at Redemption he settled in and got to work.  Rev. KC operates in ministry in the men's ministry, new members and as the Sunday School director. 

Associate Pastor

Minster TaAndre Newman Gillespie
 
Born Sept 04,2007, to Rushawnda Newman, he has one sister Shaniya Newman Moore who is also a member of RCM. He was dedicated August 24th, 2008. From the time he could clap his hands Ta started praising the Lord. At 1 and a 1/2 years of age he started playing the tambourine.
 
Ta was 2 years old when Pastor Dunlap discovered that TaAndre has a special anointing on his life. At that time Pastor Dunlap made the decision and asked Mama Tina who is TaAndre's Great Grandmother to allow him to place Ta in the pulpit. He is now 4 years old and God is working a work in this young man's life. He is a very special part Sunday Morning's praise and worship service.

Associate Pastor

Rev. Lisa Thatch

In 2001, Lisa Thatch came to Redemption Christian Ministries, captivated by the atmosphere of freedom in the Holy Ghost and empowered by the message of faith brought forth by Pastor Dunlap. What was intended to be just a ‘visit’ became a ‘home’.  Desiring to be a ‘supplying joint’ and coupled with a passion for children, Sis. Thatch became a leader of the RCM Youth Department.  Continuing over the years to study under the leadership of Pastor Dunlap and the Holy Spirit, Sis. Thatch tried to satiate her thirst for understanding she began to ‘rightly divide’ the Word of God spending hours upon hours reading, cross referencing and asking lots of questions. 

 On February 6, 2011, under the obedience to the Holy Spirit she finally put aside herself and her reservations and accepted the call to preach.  On March 3rd, 2011 upon the completion of her initial sermon, she was licensed by Pastor Dunlap and installed an associate pastor of Redemption Christian Minitries.

She continues to serve in the Sunday school department, youth department, drama department, web and communications department, as well as continuing her studies in the Gospel through various continuing education and certifications. 

Rev. Thatch is also a public speaker and endeavors to empower women to unlock their limitless possibilities by overcoming their pasts and becoming more than a survivor but to instead THRIVE!!

 She can be reached at 704-493-2035 or via email at thatchl@yahoo.com.  You may also find out more about the Women's prayer line ministry at The Women's Prayer Line.