Ep. 18 - Luke Simmons - Lead Pastor, Redemption Gateway

Very fun episode today! We are literally… switching things up. Inside Redemption’s very own host is instead the guest today. Luke Simmons is being interviewed by Aaron Dailey (Redemption Alhambra). Luke is the Lead Pastor of Redemption Gateway. He also wears a few hats in helping to lead Redemption Arizona.

So much of Redemption’s culture is bred from genuine friendships between leaders - and that’s exactly what you’ll hear in this interview. Also happens to be one our funniest episodes yet.

During this episode we talk about:

• his family, upbringing, and church background
• meeting Tyler Johnson in high school
• coming to faith in Jesus
• the significant role sports played in his life, faith, and family
• the transition from pursuing professional baseball to working in ministry
• his wife, Molly, and their four kids - and his favorite things about them
• being a part of East Valley Bible Church (now Redemption Gilbert) and their Training Center
• planting Second Mile (now Redemption Gateway)
• the beginning of Redemption Church Arizona
• his favorite things about Redemption Gateway
• why are we doing “this Redemption thing”? why are we better together?