How it all started...
Redemption Fellowship Colorado Springs began as a church plant named Hope Chapel in 1993 by the Dontanville's who left Los Angeles, California and moved their family to Colorado.
On Easter Sunday, 1994, we rented some space at Explorer Elementary School where we began our first public service. Every Sunday involved a lot of setting up and tearing down equipment but a core team grew to a size which prepared us for our own space.
Within three years God provided a new location in a storefront near the corner of Montebello and Academy. All hands on deck were needed for a remodel and God abundantly provided the resources.
At this point in our history, "Hope Chapel" was a part of a large denomination and was pastor-led... yet God was on the move and His winds of change began to blow.
On Easter Sunday, 1994, we rented some space at Explorer Elementary School where we began our first public service. Every Sunday involved a lot of setting up and tearing down equipment but a core team grew to a size which prepared us for our own space.
Within three years God provided a new location in a storefront near the corner of Montebello and Academy. All hands on deck were needed for a remodel and God abundantly provided the resources.
At this point in our history, "Hope Chapel" was a part of a large denomination and was pastor-led... yet God was on the move and His winds of change began to blow.
Growth & Change
During the next several years, the church’s doctrinal beliefs, denominational affiliation, leadership structure and even our Sunday worship gatherings underwent significant change and refinement.
Doctrinally, our understanding of God's grace gradually enlarged our belief in God's sovereignty, to the point of where we recognized we are "essentially reformed."
These changes in beliefs resulted in a very different Sunday morning worship service, transitioning from a "coffee-house" setting with topical sermons to a more structured worship service with expository preaching.
As a result of many of the changes in our beliefs, the overseers of the denomination we were then a part of recognized our growing differences and graciously allowed us to leave. We are now an independent non-denominational church.
Our leadership model transitioned from a pastor-led church to a plurality of elders in 2007.
Doctrinally, our understanding of God's grace gradually enlarged our belief in God's sovereignty, to the point of where we recognized we are "essentially reformed."
These changes in beliefs resulted in a very different Sunday morning worship service, transitioning from a "coffee-house" setting with topical sermons to a more structured worship service with expository preaching.
As a result of many of the changes in our beliefs, the overseers of the denomination we were then a part of recognized our growing differences and graciously allowed us to leave. We are now an independent non-denominational church.
Our leadership model transitioned from a pastor-led church to a plurality of elders in 2007.
where we are now...
Redemption Fellowship is an independent, non-denominational church, that ialigns with a Reformed-Baptist doctrinal perspective. We are comprised of 50-60 families from the Colorado Springs area. We currently have an elder who provides the majority of pastoral oversight and teaching; an elder-emeritus who supports the teaching elder in a variety of ways, and three deacons who share the responsibilities of the practical care of our members.
We continue to enjoy a powerful time of worship that is marked by 1) the passionate singing of songs and hymns, both traditional and modern, 2) weekly times of rich prayer, reflection and communion, 3) the sound exposition of the Word of God and 4) close-knit fellowship.
We truly see ourselves as a family that expresses Christ's love and care for one another, and our ultimate mission is to bring glory to God through the transforming of lives by the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
We continue to enjoy a powerful time of worship that is marked by 1) the passionate singing of songs and hymns, both traditional and modern, 2) weekly times of rich prayer, reflection and communion, 3) the sound exposition of the Word of God and 4) close-knit fellowship.
We truly see ourselves as a family that expresses Christ's love and care for one another, and our ultimate mission is to bring glory to God through the transforming of lives by the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Where we are headed...
As we look ahead, our desire is not simply to grow larger or busier, but to grow deeper... as a church increasingly shaped by Scripture, centered on the gospel, and sent into the world in love.
We believe the church flourishes when God’s people are grounded in His Word, transformed by the gospel, and committed to one another in meaningful, Christ-centered community. As we look to the future, we are prayerfully pursuing a path that strengthens our life together as a body while equipping us to faithfully bear witness to Christ in our city and beyond.
We believe the church flourishes when God’s people are grounded in His Word, transformed by the gospel, and committed to one another in meaningful, Christ-centered community. As we look to the future, we are prayerfully pursuing a path that strengthens our life together as a body while equipping us to faithfully bear witness to Christ in our city and beyond.
A Deepening Inward Life
In a fragmented and hurried culture, we believe God is calling His church to be a place of steady faith, intentional discipleship, and genuine care. Our vision is to cultivate a church family where the Word of God dwells richly among us—shaping our worship, our relationships, our parenting, our leadership, and our daily lives.
We long to see a community where:
By God’s grace, we want Redemption Fellowship to be a place where believers are spiritually nourished, lovingly shepherded, and united together in the love of Christ... growing toward maturity as one body.
A Faithful Outward Witness
At the same time, we recognize that God has placed us in Colorado Springs for a purpose. The gospel that forms us inwardly also sends us outwardly. Our vision is to equip and encourage our members to live as faithful witnesses of Jesus—serving others with humility, compassion, and conviction wherever God has placed them.
We desire to be a church that:
Whether across the street or across the world, we want to see the truth of Jesus Christ proclaimed... not only with our words, but through lives shaped by His grace.
Moving Forward Together
As we look ahead, we do so with humility and confidence... not in our plans, but in the faithfulness of God. We trust that as we remain grounded in Scripture, centered on the gospel, and committed to one another, the Lord will continue to build His church for His glory and our good.
This is where we’re headed... together, by God’s grace.
In a fragmented and hurried culture, we believe God is calling His church to be a place of steady faith, intentional discipleship, and genuine care. Our vision is to cultivate a church family where the Word of God dwells richly among us—shaping our worship, our relationships, our parenting, our leadership, and our daily lives.
We long to see a community where:
- The church cares for the church
- Families are supported and strengthened in Christ
- Members walk closely together through both joy and suffering
- Growth in godliness is encouraged through truth spoken in love
By God’s grace, we want Redemption Fellowship to be a place where believers are spiritually nourished, lovingly shepherded, and united together in the love of Christ... growing toward maturity as one body.
A Faithful Outward Witness
At the same time, we recognize that God has placed us in Colorado Springs for a purpose. The gospel that forms us inwardly also sends us outwardly. Our vision is to equip and encourage our members to live as faithful witnesses of Jesus—serving others with humility, compassion, and conviction wherever God has placed them.
We desire to be a church that:
- Engages our neighbors with gospel-shaped love
- Serves real needs with tangible acts of mercy and kindness
- Speaks the truth of Christ clearly and graciously
- Lives in a way that reflects the beauty and hope of the gospel
Whether across the street or across the world, we want to see the truth of Jesus Christ proclaimed... not only with our words, but through lives shaped by His grace.
Moving Forward Together
As we look ahead, we do so with humility and confidence... not in our plans, but in the faithfulness of God. We trust that as we remain grounded in Scripture, centered on the gospel, and committed to one another, the Lord will continue to build His church for His glory and our good.
This is where we’re headed... together, by God’s grace.