Travis Cardwell Preaching Pastor Travis Cardwell was born in Liberty, TX in 1979. He did not consider the claims of the gospel until his freshmen year in college. It was through the preaching of the gospel, at First Baptist Church in Bryan TX that he turned from his sins to trust in Christ. He immediately discerned a call into the pastorate, and to attend Seminary. He holds a B.S. from Texas A&M University and a Master of Divinity from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. It was through his time at seminary that he met Jim Hamilton and Billy Newhouse. In August of 2006, Travis and his family came to Baptist Church of the Redeemer. Travis is married to Alicia and has three children: Caraline, Brayton and Caleb, with another child expected in February of 2009. Travis enjoys spending time with his family, reading and playing golf.
		Billy Newhouse Associate Pastor Billy Newhouse was born in Houston, TX in 1977. He was raised Lutheran and as a teenager began to understand a need for Jesus. He was active in church as he grew older and he began to feel more and more convicted of his sins. Then in college he began studying the Bible more and it became very clear that he was indeed a great sinner in need of a great Savior. Seeing and believing Jesus as his greatest reward took off in the college years. Billy went on to earn his Master of Divinity from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He first came to Redeemer in May of 2005 after finishing an interim youth minister position at another church. He was connected to Redeemer through Jim Hamilton and rejoiced at the prospect of being a part of a church centered on the Gospel. Billy is married to Stephenie and they are expecting a son (Will) in August 2008. Currently Billy works as a credit analyst and enjoys reading, running, and playing any sport that he can (especially softball, basketball, and flag football).
		Richard Fields Richard Fields was born in Austin, Texas in 1958. He was convicted of his sins early in life, so it is difficult to pinpoint his time of conversion. His faith was obviously real at the age of 19 when he heard a song on the Christian radio station by a man named Larry Norman, and realized then the Lordship of Christ over all things, including him. Richard and his family decided to become involved in the original "Grace Family Fellowship" when Jim Hamilton agreed to preach on a temporary basis. It soon became clear that this church was the answer to their longings and desires for many years and they were glad to jump in feet first. Richard is married to Becky and they have 7 children: James, Elizabeth, Hannah, Abigail, John, Andrew and Jennifer. The Field's live in Sugar Land TX, where Richard works as a civil engineer. He enjoys visiting history museums and listening to books on CD.
		Bill Christen Bill Christen was born in New York City in 1952. While living alone in New York, at the age of 18, Bill turned to the New Testament for the answers to life's questions. After reading the four gospels, he trusted Christ as his savior. Bill and his wife Charyle came to Redeemer in 2005, after being encouraged by some friends to visit. Bill and Charyle have a son, William (Bill) Charles, and a daughter Stephanie Elkins and they live in Rosenberg, TX. Bill is a finished cabinet maker. He enjoys organizing things and watching a good movie.