Meet Our Leadership
Meet the team who leads and sets the vision of Redeeming Grace.
DAVE ODOM
Lead Pastor
Dave has served as the Lead Pastor at Redeeming Grace since its inception in 2013. Dave is originally from Montgomery, Alabama, where he received his bachelor’s degree in business from Auburn University of Montgomery. He later received his Master of Divinity from Southwestern Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas, and graduated from the Sovereign Grace Pastors College in 2012. Dave’s primary responsibilities include preaching, community outreach, and counseling. Dave and his wife, Mary Beth, have four children and live in Franklin.
Jon Althoff
Pastor
Jon has served as a Pastor since 2021. Jon grew up in Illinois and received his Bachelor of Arts degree in music from Elmhurst College as well as a Master of Music degree in saxophone performance from Western Michigan University. Jon and his wife, Shea, moved to Nashville in 2013 to be part of Redeeming Grace Church. In 2018, Jon graduated from the Sovereign Grace Pastors College, and his primary responsibilities now include planning Sunday services as well as youth and children’s ministries. Jon and Shea have four children and live in Columbia.
Julie Britnell
Administrative Assistant
Julie Britnell has been the Administrative Assistant at Redeeming Grace Church since October of 2025. She brings over ten years of administrative experience to the role, including support at Cornerstone Church of Knoxville. Julie has been a member of Redeeming Grace Church since 2017 and values being part of the church community. She enjoys good coffee, traveling, and watching her children grow as they pursue their passions. Julie and her husband Mark, live in Franklin with their two children.
