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An avid reader, a serial crafter and Georgia girl at heart, Ashley and her family moved to New York City to follow God in His grand adventure in August of 2023. After graduating from the University of Georgia in 2002 and Baylor University in 2003 with a Masters in Communication Sciences, Ashley practiced as a speech pathologist in adult healthcare for over a decade. Ministry became a second career when she served as Director of Groups and Discipleship for her church in Nashville, TN. She and her husband Josh have been married since 2005 and have 2 smart, silly, lovely daughters, Evelyn and Miriam. Ashley loves meeting new people, good conversation, and talking about books.
An avid reader, a serial crafter and Georgia girl at heart, Ashley and her family moved to New York City to follow God in His grand adventure in August of 2023. After graduating from the University of Georgia in 2002 and Baylor University in 2003 with a Masters in Communication Sciences, Ashley practiced as a speech pathologist in adult healthcare for over a decade. Ministry became a second career when she served as Director of Groups and Discipleship for her church in Nashville, TN. She and her husband Josh have been married since 2005 and have 2 smart, silly, lovely daughters, Evelyn and Miriam. Ashley loves meeting new people, good conversation, and talking about books.
Director of Women's and Family Ministries
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An avid reader, a serial crafter and Georgia girl at heart, Ashley and her family moved to New York City to follow God in His grand adventure in August of 2023. After graduating from the University of Georgia in 2002 and Baylor University in 2003 with a Masters in Communication Sciences, Ashley practiced as a speech pathologist in adult healthcare for over a decade. Ministry became a second career when she served as Director of Groups and Discipleship for her church in Nashville, TN. She and her husband Josh have been married since 2005 and have 2 smart, silly, lovely daughters, Evelyn and Miriam. Ashley loves meeting new people, good conversation, and talking about books.
Elder & Trustee
Christa is a NYC transplant of seven years by way of Los Angeles, CA. Christa had visited NYC three years prior and fell in love with the beating heart of the city. After nine months of reflection, prayer, and reading about what was going in the churches here — she took a step of faith. Christa sold her belongings, packed her SUV, and drove cross-country to her new home. Along the way, she did one of the things she loves most — document life.
Christa is a NYC transplant of seven years by way of Los Angeles, CA. Christa had visited NYC three years prior and fell in love with the beating heart of the city. After nine months of reflection, prayer, and reading about what was going in the churches here — she took a step of faith. Christa sold her belongings, packed her SUV, and drove cross-country to her new home. Along the way, she did one of the things she loves most — document life.
Communications Project Manager
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Christa is a NYC transplant of seven years by way of Los Angeles, CA. Christa had visited NYC three years prior and fell in love with the beating heart of the city. After nine months of reflection, prayer, and reading about what was going in the churches here — she took a step of faith. Christa sold her belongings, packed her SUV, and drove cross-country to her new home. Along the way, she did one of the things she loves most — document life.
Elder & Trustee
Marla was adopted when she was two. She grew up in Phoenix and moved to NYC in 1999 to work in publishing, where she enjoyed copyediting cookbooks and novels. During her first fifteen years in New York, she carried on a tumultuous love/hate relationship with the city but was eventually won over by the power of community (and a new Trader Joe's opening up in her neighborhood). In 2018, Marla’s birth sister found her, launching a cultural identity adventure that started with Skype calls and K-dramas and culminated in a half-year visit to rural Korea. As her story continues to unfold, God’s faithfulness is the consistent theme.
Marla was adopted when she was two. She grew up in Phoenix and moved to NYC in 1999 to work in publishing, where she enjoyed copyediting cookbooks and novels. During her first fifteen years in New York, she carried on a tumultuous love/hate relationship with the city but was eventually won over by the power of community (and a new Trader Joe's opening up in her neighborhood). In 2018, Marla’s birth sister found her, launching a cultural identity adventure that started with Skype calls and K-dramas and culminated in a half-year visit to rural Korea. As her story continues to unfold, God’s faithfulness is the consistent theme.
Director of Community Life
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Marla was adopted when she was two. She grew up in Phoenix and moved to NYC in 1999 to work in publishing, where she enjoyed copyediting cookbooks and novels. During her first fifteen years in New York, she carried on a tumultuous love/hate relationship with the city but was eventually won over by the power of community (and a new Trader Joe's opening up in her neighborhood). In 2018, Marla’s birth sister found her, launching a cultural identity adventure that started with Skype calls and K-dramas and culminated in a half-year visit to rural Korea. As her story continues to unfold, God’s faithfulness is the consistent theme.
Megan Dishman grew up in the Chicago suburbs, but her family roots are strongest in the San Francisco Bay area. She moved to New York City in 2012, where she served in a variety of roles at The King’s College, leaving briefly to work on a 2016 presidential campaign. Megan met her husband Matt (a Coloradan who works at The Bowery Mission, a HFNY affiliate), at coffee hour at Redeemer West Side, prior to helping launch Redeemer Lincoln Square. After his third attempt at asking her out over the span of one year, Megan joyfully followed the Lord’s leading, and the two were married in NYC in 2019. Apart from work, Megan enjoys spending time with friends, hiking, cooking, watching sports (Go Denver Nuggets!), and playing games. Megan and Matt reside on the Upper West Side in Manhattan with their daughter, Eleanor.
Megan Dishman grew up in the Chicago suburbs, but her family roots are strongest in the San Francisco Bay area. She moved to New York City in 2012, where she served in a variety of roles at The King’s College, leaving briefly to work on a 2016 presidential campaign. Megan met her husband Matt (a Coloradan who works at The Bowery Mission, a HFNY affiliate), at coffee hour at Redeemer West Side, prior to helping launch Redeemer Lincoln Square. After his third attempt at asking her out over the span of one year, Megan joyfully followed the Lord’s leading, and the two were married in NYC in 2019. Apart from work, Megan enjoys spending time with friends, hiking, cooking, watching sports (Go Denver Nuggets!), and playing games. Megan and Matt reside on the Upper West Side in Manhattan with their daughter, Eleanor.
Executive Director
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Megan Dishman grew up in the Chicago suburbs, but her family roots are strongest in the San Francisco Bay area. She moved to New York City in 2012, where she served in a variety of roles at The King’s College, leaving briefly to work on a 2016 presidential campaign. Megan met her husband Matt (a Coloradan who works at The Bowery Mission, a HFNY affiliate), at coffee hour at Redeemer West Side, prior to helping launch Redeemer Lincoln Square. After his third attempt at asking her out over the span of one year, Megan joyfully followed the Lord’s leading, and the two were married in NYC in 2019. Apart from work, Megan enjoys spending time with friends, hiking, cooking, watching sports (Go Denver Nuggets!), and playing games. Megan and Matt reside on the Upper West Side in Manhattan with their daughter, Eleanor.
A Massachusetts boy who’s called NYC home since 2004, Will hails from the Broadway lighting world and often feels more comfortable hanging from a harness in a box boom than he does hanging out in a suit. Energetic and analytical, he has about a 60% success rating in landing a joke. He’s been a deacon at Redeemer since 2016, and in 2019 he received a Masters in Biblical Studies from Reformed Theological Seminary. Will lives in New Rochelle with his wife, Eunice, and their ever-active toddler, Jacob. Before chasing his son around the house, Will’s been known to go for hikes, hit the water for a swim, do a triathlon or two, and even enjoy a nap.
A Massachusetts boy who’s called NYC home since 2004, Will hails from the Broadway lighting world and often feels more comfortable hanging from a harness in a box boom than he does hanging out in a suit. Energetic and analytical, he has about a 60% success rating in landing a joke. He’s been a deacon at Redeemer since 2016, and in 2019 he received a Masters in Biblical Studies from Reformed Theological Seminary. Will lives in New Rochelle with his wife, Eunice, and their ever-active toddler, Jacob. Before chasing his son around the house, Will’s been known to go for hikes, hit the water for a swim, do a triathlon or two, and even enjoy a nap.
Assistant Pastor and Youth Ministry Manager
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A Massachusetts boy who’s called NYC home since 2004, Will hails from the Broadway lighting world and often feels more comfortable hanging from a harness in a box boom than he does hanging out in a suit. Energetic and analytical, he has about a 60% success rating in landing a joke. He’s been a deacon at Redeemer since 2016, and in 2019 he received a Masters in Biblical Studies from Reformed Theological Seminary. Will lives in New Rochelle with his wife, Eunice, and their ever-active toddler, Jacob. Before chasing his son around the house, Will’s been known to go for hikes, hit the water for a swim, do a triathlon or two, and even enjoy a nap.
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