Our Story
San Antonio is among America’s fastest-growing cities and is now the 7th largest city in the United States. Long known for the Alamo and the Riverwalk, San Antonio has always been a tourist destination. In recent decades San Antonio has become a major hub for health care research and services, technology, banking, United States military training, and commerce linking Mexico and the United States. Combined with its rich and historic past, San Antonio is truly a unique city with a vibrant future.
Redeemer entered into this culturally rich and dynamic city in the summer of 2002 eager to share the ancient, yet timeless message of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Our place is found in the urban core of San Antonio. Redeemer’s first public worship service was held downtown at The Bright Shawl, two blocks away from what would become our permanent home at 903 N. St. Mary’s Street. Redeemer purchased the former YMCA Building in 2012, revitalizing the long-vacant building to serve as an anchor for ministry to the city of San Antonio.