Outreach

We partner with several local ministries to reach and renew as many people as possible in Waco and the surrounding areas.

As believers in Christ, we are called to share the hope of the Gospel and show love and compassion to all through developing partnerships with indigenous people around the world.
"Declare his glory among the nations, and his marvelous deeds among all peoples."
1 Chronicles  16:24 

When disaster strikes, our disaster relief team of church volunteers step forward. Trained locally to respond to both community and regional emergencies, we go where it is unsafe so others can feel safe. Guided by our calling to be the hands and feet of Christ, we bring hope, relief, and compassion to those in need. 

Kairos Prison Ministry International, Inc. (Kairos) is a lay-led, interdenominational Christian ministry in which men and women volunteers bring Christ’s love and forgiveness to prisoners and their families. 

Isaiah 117 House provides physical and emotional support in a safe and loving home for children awaiting placement.

Mark & Urby Friesen

Redeemer partners with Mark and Urby Friesen who are missionaries with Gospel Arc Peru. They are using their various gifts and skills in partnership with other ministries, focusing on discipling individuals and couples, providing teaching and training materials for pastors, and equipping pastors and church leaders across different parts of Peru to proclaim Jesus Christ, his worth and finished work on our behalf.

Steve and Laura Martin

Redeemer supports with Steve and Laura Martin who are missionaries with New Hope Foundation. New Hope Foundation provides a caring and secure environment for orphaned infants and children with special physical and medical needs in China.

Former Redeemer Member

Redeemer sponsors a former member who is now a missionary with IXO in Asia. IXO serves communities around the world by giving visionary leaders the freedom, trust, and support to bring their unique vision to life.  As the scaffolding for their work, IXO provides them the tools, systems, processes, counsel, and encouragement they need when they need it.

Redeemer Outreach Director

Susie Cockle and her husband, Ron, have been married for 45 years and delight in their two sons, daughters‑in‑law, and eight wonderful grandchildren. Originally from Southern California, they spent several decades in the Midwest before embracing the adventure of becoming Texans. Their family story continues to shape Susie’s deep love for people and her commitment to gospel‑rooted community.
Susie leads the Outreach Team, where she encourages and equips the congregation to share the hope of the Gospel—in word and deed—wherever God has placed them. Her passion for global ministry began early: she lived abroad as a student and served on international teams throughout Europe and the Middle East, primarily in sports and educational ministries. These formative years strengthened her conviction that every person is created in the image of God and fueled her desire for all people to know our personal God personally.
After graduating from seminary, Susie worked at Wheaton College, where she invested in students from around the world. During that season, God impressed Psalm 71:18 on her heart: “Even when I am old and gray, do not forsake me, my God, till I declare your power to the next generation, your mighty acts to all who are to come.” This verse became her “why” and continues to guide her steps in Outreach ministry.

International Outreach and Distaster Relief Leader

Foreign missions have always been a significant part of Matt Hazen’s life. His father served as a missionary in Mexico for many years, and Matt spent his teenage years there, where he fell in love with the people and the culture. He has returned many times since to serve alongside various teams. Through these experiences, God has shown Matt the deep blessings that come from building relationships and loving others. 

Evangelism/Sharing the Gospel Leaders

Stephen, Lauren, and their four kiddos have been members of Redeemer since March 2025. Several years ago they were both convicted of their need to become trained and equipped in evangelism. This led them to sign up for the Ambassador’s Academy with Living Waters Ministries in the summer of 2023. Once there, they spent a week in Los Angeles training on how to share the gospel with all different types of people, and spent days on the beaches and streets of California practicing their new tools. Now feeling equipped to share, they see Waco as a mission field and spend time weekly sharing the good news of Jesus with neighbors, cult members, co-workers, and really anyone who will listen.

Waco Outreach Leader

Lauren and her husband Stephen have four kids and have been members at Redeemer since March 2025. At her previous church, Lauren served as the liaison for Care Net Pregnancy Resource Center on the Outreach team. Her family was one of the first in Waco to sign on with Together For Good as a host/respite home for children. Today they still serve with Together for Good and Care Net, and love encouraging/exhorting other Christians to start serving in the way God is calling them.