Leadership - Redeemer Church KG

Redeemer Church has a congregational form of church government led by elders. These men shepherd and oversee the church, seeking to provide protection, guidance and biblical teaching for the church. The church members make up the primary decision-making body in the congregation.

The elders have adopted and are united under the teaching of the 1689 London Baptist Confession of Faith.

Elders

Jim Reger
Senior Pastor

member of the Rappahannock Society of Reformed Pastors

Bio

Jim entered the ministry in 2012. At the time, Jim and his wife were invited to be International Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention missionary candidates while simultaneously Jim was asked to fill the youth pastor position at their church. The Lord led him to pastor the youth and build awareness and passion for serving God here and abroad. In 2014, Jim stepped down as youth pastor to complete seminary and pursue missions full-time. He then had the incredible opportunity to train pastors overseas as part of theological famine relief. Jim witnessed brothers overseas boldly proclaim Christ, and he wants to spread the same passion in King George County for treasuring Jesus Christ and proclaiming him as the focus, peace, and joy of life.

Jim graduated from Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary with a Master of Divinity degree. He is a NAMB and SBCV church planter. And he formerly served as an elder at Covenant Community Church until he was sent out to plant Redeemer Church. He served in the US Marine Reserves, with a tour in Iraq, and was a corporate executive for 14 years. Jim has been married to his wife, Christian, since 2000, and they have 5 children.

Robby Jones
Associate Pastor

Bio

Robby grew up in a Southern Baptist church and, by God’s grace, was brought to faith in Christ at an early age. In his late twenties, he had a growing conviction to teach and encourage others in their spiritual walk. As he began leading a college-age Bible study Sunday School class, the Lord equipped him through diligent examination of His Word, deepening his understanding of biblical truth. Over time, witnessing the spiritual growth of those he taught, Robby expanded his ministry to include older children and youth, always emphasizing the importance of knowing Scripture, biblical literacy, and Christ’s finished work in salvation.

In 2022, after much prayer, Robby and his family began attending Redeemer Church. Upon becoming a member, he engaged in teaching and discipling the youth. After further prayer, Robby began studying and training for eldership, and in April 2025, he was called to serve as an associate pastor. With gratitude to God, he remains committed to faithfully proclaiming the truth of Scripture, shepherding the body of Christ, and encouraging believers to grow in their knowledge of God and their love for Christ.

Staff

Sammy Hastings
Music Leader

Bio

Sammy grew up going to a Baptist church in King George, Virginia, and started learning to play the guitar at the age of 6. He attended King George High School where he played tuba in the school’s Marching, Jazz, Concert, and Symphonic bands. After high school he moved to Norfolk where he was given the opportunity to lead worship at ODU’s Baptist Collegiate Ministry. From there Sammy moved to Nashville, Tennessee, where he was confronted with the Gospel and was saved. After two years in Nashville and through much prayer, Sammy moved back home and began leading music for Redeemer Church the summer of 2019.