who we are
A church not for ourselves but for the good of Brooklyn.
We believe Brooklyn has a long, beautiful story—one that’s still being written by the many people who call this borough home. And we believe that the gospel can be a transformative part of that story.
Redeemer Brooklyn was launched in 2025 as part of the Redeemer Network that has been committed to a gospel movement in New York City since 1989.
Meet our staff
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David has called New York City home for over 20 years. After graduating from NYU and beginning his career as an investment banker, he felt called to ministry and earned his M.Div. from Westminster Theological Seminary (where he also met his wife, Ann) and he’s currently pursuing his D.Min at Fuller Theological Seminary. For over a decade, David served in various pastoral roles at Redeemer Downtown. Now, he has the privilege of leading the first Redeemer church plant outside of Manhattan in Downtown Brooklyn, where he and Ann live. David loves to golf, is a huge sports fan and thinks food is one of the best ways to bring people together!
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Originally from Seattle, Carlin has called New York City home since 2017. He’s thrilled to step into the role of Worship Director at Redeemer Brooklyn. For five years, Carlin served on the music ministry staff at Redeemer Downtown while earning a Bachelors in Piano and a Masters in Music Education from NYU. Carlin is eager to create a welcoming worship space at Redeemer Brooklyn for everyone — whether you’ve been walking in faith for years or are just beginning to explore Christianity. Outside the church, you can find Carlin freelancing as a pianist or on adventurous travels with his wife, Esther.
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Maria started her career producing fashion shows in California to working as an apparel account executive in NYC. She eventually traded high heels for homeschool to raise her two kids. Now living in Prospect Park South with her husband and family, Maria enjoys curating (and searching for) the perfect afternoon tea, painting and crafting, and redecorating her apartment like it’s HGTV-ready. For Maria, children’s ministry is about creating spaces where kids feel safe, cherished, and inspired to experience the beauty of God’s love and the joy of following Christ. She considers it a privilege to walk alongside the next generation as they grow in their faith.
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Dorian oversees operations, administration, and logistics at Redeemer Brooklyn. With almost a decade of experience serving at Fount Church NYC in various roles—including operations, outreach, and leadership—Dorian is passionate about expanding Redeemer’s reach and sharing God’s love across Brooklyn and beyond. Raised in a family of pastors, he has always been deeply committed to building the church and serving the community. Outside of work, Dorian loves connecting people and dreams of opening a space where people of faith can find community and do life together.
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Originally from São Paulo, Brazil, Gustavo has called Brooklyn home since 2019. He moved here with his wife, Ha Na Choi, just six months after their wedding, and they’ve embraced Brooklyn’s thriving community ever since. An electrical engineer and M.Div student at Westminster Theological Seminary, Gustavo is passionate about walking alongside others in their faith journeys and sharing life together. He loves playing guitar—although he’ll be the first to admit he’s a terrible singer! Always up for exploring new coffee shops, Gustavo would be thrilled to meet you for a cup of joe, hear your story, and share a meaningful conversation—whether it’s about life, faith, or even Brazilian music.
our NETWORK
Learn more out our Redeemer Network of Churches.