Who we are

Redeemer Church Adelaide (RCA) exists to declare the glory of God and the light of the gospel so that the world would know Jesus as its greatest treasure.

We’re a gospel-centred community that began in 2021, and we’re thankful to be part of the Acts29 and Christian Community Churches of Australia networks.

We believe with all our hearts that the richest life isn’t found in what we can see or achieve, but in knowing and walking with Jesus Christ, our Lord and Saviour. He is the treasure worth giving everything for—and we’re here to help people discover that for themselves.

Curious what matters most to us? Explore the beliefs and values behind everything we do.

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Meet our Elders

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    Carl Robinson

    Carl is married to Rebekah and has three children. He holds a Bachelor of Social Science, Masters of Social Work (Flinders University), a Masters of Ministry (Ridley College), and is currently completing a Doctor of Educational Ministry in Biblical Counseling Degree through the Southern Baptist Seminary.

    Carl was saved in his teenage years and is thankful for the way God used older men in his formative years to point his heart to Jesus. When not serving at RCA, Carl loves to date his wife, wrestle his children, and practices Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

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    Neil Armitage

    Neil was converted in his late teens through a Christian group at University. He is thankful to the Lord for the solid grounding he was given in the Christian faith by older, godly, men. He and Judith have been married for 37 years. They have six grown children and six grandchildren and love to spend time with family. Neil works full-time in the IT industry and reads for relaxation.

  • Les Crawford

    Dr. Les Crawford is married to Elizabeth with three children and eight grandchildren. He holds a Master of Divinity (The Master’s Seminary) and a Ph.D. in higher education leadership (Columbia International University). Les has served in theological education, as an elder for over 40 years, and currently directs The Friends of Israel Gospel Ministry Australia. Passionate about teaching, preaching, and supporting Israel, Les enjoys reading, movies, travel, and time with his family.

  • Kelly Penn

    Kelly is married to Danielle and together they are raising and home-schooling their four children. Kelly has worked for 17 years as a high-school teacher in Christian schools. He serves RCA through being part of the Welcome Team and Families Ministry. Kelly grew up attending church and gave his life to Jesus as a teenager at a youth camp. Kelly loves coaching his son’s basketball team and he supports Chelsea FC.

  • David Gardner

    David is married to Hannah and together they have two children. He grew up on a farm and in a Christian family. At a young age he committed his life to Christ but it was after moving away from the farm as a young adult that he recommitted his life to Christ and recognised the importance of following Jesus wholeheartedly.

    During the week he works as a primary school teacher and has a passion for helping young people find faith in Christ. On the weekends he enjoys spending time with his two young children, playing and watching sport, preferable AFL footy, cricket or NBA.

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