Pastor Jim Mong
Jim was raised in the suburbs of Detroit. By God’s grace, his parents modeled a genuine faith in Jesus Christ and were active in their church in Wyandotte, MI, serving as youth leaders for many years. From an early age, Jim trusted in Christ. He was educated at Northland International University (B.A.), Reformed Theological Seminary, and graduated from Knox Theological Seminary (M.Div.) in 2006.
After seminary, Jim was on staff at Coconut Creek Baptist Church in the Fort Lauderdale, FL area for a year and a half. He had the opportunity to work with 3 pastors who helped shape his early ministry. For the next seven years Jim was a pastor at Redeemer Presbyterian Church in Ada, MI.
Jim graduated from Southern Seminary with his Ph.D. in Biblical Counseling in 2021. His dissertation was entitled “The Essential Morality of Identity: The Role of the Conscience and the Cross in Identity Formation and Human Flourishing”. Jim is married to Susannah and has 6 children, Selina, Ryle, Shea, Kean, Eliana, and Dane.
Looking for Jim when he’s not on duty? You’ll probably find him playing noon-ball basketball at the Y downtown, working in his garden, or spending time with his family in various sports and outdoor activities.
Pastor Bart Bryant
Bart grew up in the farm country of northwest Iowa and trusted in Christ in his youth. He was educated at Denver Baptist College (B.A.), Westminster Theological Seminary, Rutgers University (M.L.S.) and the University of Michigan (M.B.A.). After spending 4 years as a medical librarian at Wayne State University in Detroit, Bart founded a library services firm in 1982, which he sold in 2000. He founded a title search firm which he with his 2 sons sold in 2021. Bart has been married for 50 short years to Lorraine, and they are immensely thankful for their 5 children and 25 grandchildren.
Bart is at home with his head in a book or his hands in the soil or sitting at a table eating and laughing with friends. He finds joy in competing and creating in business, learning, losing himself in the beauty of music or nature, or spending time with Lorraine, his closest friend and wife.
Pastor & Campus Ministry Director Eric Westog
Eric grew up in the suburbs of Atlanta, Georgia. He became a Christian in high school, which is also where he met his future wife, Lauren. They went to the University of Georgia together, where he majored in Communication Studies and Religion, ran cross country and track, and was involved in a few different ministries.
After graduating in 2018, Eric and Lauren got married and then moved to Davidson, NC where he interned with Reformed University Fellowship ministering to students at Davidson College for 3 years. It was there that the Lord clarified for Eric his call to pastoral ministry. He then went to Reformed Theological Seminary in Charlotte, NC, where he graduated with his Master of Divinity. Eric joined Redeemer staff in June 2023. Lauren and Eric welcomed their daughter Lucy in January 2024, and their second daughter, Hattie, in November 2025.
When Eric is not doing ministry, you can find him hanging out with his family, running, reading, or watching Georgia football!
Scott Simpson – Elder
Scott was raised in Metro Detroit in a loving home with parents who encouraged him to grow in his faith in Jesus and in his church involvement from an early age. While earning his business degree at Hillsdale College, he met his wife, Julie, and after graduating, they married and began their careers back in Metro Detroit. After starting a business early in his career, Scott served in a leadership role at Google which took Julie and him to Dublin, Ireland and later Sydney, Australia where he managed business teams across the Asia Pacific region. God blessed Scott and Julie with their daughter and then their son both being born in Australia. As they felt called to move closer to home, the Lord led them to New York city where they attended Redeemer New York while Scott worked in various technology leadership roles. Finally, they moved back to Michigan in 2020, planting their roots in Ann Arbor and attending Redeemer Ann Arbor from their very first Sunday back.
Scott is an introvert at heart loving deep conversations with friends and new acquaintances. He enjoys reading non-fiction, discussing entrepreneurship, and watching a good football game or movie. Most of all, Scott is happiest when he is with his wife and two kids no matter what they are doing.
Taylor Flowers – Worship Director
Taylor Flowers was raised and homeschooled in a Christ-centered home in Highlands Ranch, Colorado. He holds degrees from Hillsdale College, the Cleveland Institute of Music, and the University of Michigan, having graduated in 2021 with his DMA in Collaborative Piano. Currently, Taylor is a member of the music faculty at Hillsdale College and serves as a vocal coach at the University of Michigan. In addition to his work in academia, he serves as Co-Worship Director for Redeemer Ann Arbor. He is married to Lucia Flowers, whom he met at the University of Michigan, and they are enjoying raising their son Fritz (b. 2024). When not engaged in music or church ministry, he enjoys running, backpacking adventures with his family, and learning new instruments.
Drew Sikma – Worship Director
Drew Sikma grew up in a Christian home and trusted Christ as his Savior at an early age. His mom was the church pianist and his dad led worship, giving Drew many early opportunities to be involved in church music. He double majored in Bible and Music (B.A., 2016) with an emphasis in piano. Drew Sikma has served in ministry in the Ann Arbor area since 2017. He has had the privilege of being a young adult ministries pastor, serving as a campus minister at the University of Michigan, and being a worship leader. Drew came to Redeemer Church in early 2025 and quickly began to serve on the worship team. In addition to leading worship at Redeemer, he currently works as a firefighter and is pursuing his MA in Counseling Psychology at Moody Theological Seminary. In his free time, Drew enjoys hiking, working out, reading, and playing piano.
