Redeemer Clergy, Staff & Leadership

Church leadership is called the Vestry. Think of it as a board of directors for the goings-on of the church. The vestry participates in day-to-day church business, they represent the church in official matters, and members also participate in church services in various ways. In the words of one vestry member, "I think the goal of our vestry is simply to do everything possible to keep the doors open so that all of us who love Redeemer so much can continue to do the work God has asked us to do."

The Rev. Mary Alice

Mathison

Mary Alice is a Pensacola native and grew up at Christ Church. She has an undergraduate degree from the University of the South, and her masters from Virginia Theological Seminary. Since graduating in 2014 she has served in Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast, and her ministry in Mobile has included work with Beloved Community Outreach (a New Episcopal Community project) and St. Luke’s Episcopal Church and School. Beloved Community Outreach experimented with offerings such as Prayers in the Park, Easter in the Wild, Be Loved Mobile Week, and Free Listening. At St. Luke’s she has served as chaplain to the school and picked up assistant coaching with the track team.

Mary Alice has 3 dogs and 3 cats, loves to travel, hike, and discover a little adventure even if it’s just in the backyard. Her work with track and field reignited her love for running, so don’t hesitate to wave if you see her out and about. Mary Alice will continue to serve as chaplain and coach to St. Luke’s Episcopal School in addition to serving in ministry with Redeemer. She’s particularly passionate about building community and cultivating meaningful practices that help to name and celebrate the beloved and sacred in each of us and the world around us.

The Rev.
Mary Alice
Mathison

PRIEST-IN-CHARGE

Deacon Terry Goff

Outreach Ministry to those experiencing homelessness and food insecurity is my passion. I was ordained as a Vocational Deacon in 2014 and enjoy serving the Mobile Community. My husband, John and I enjoy spending time with our three grandchildren and our grown children. And, life is always good with my sweet doodle, Lucy.

Deacon
Terry
Goff

DEACON

Jan Neverdahl

I began my musical journey at a young age, playing the piano for a small Baptist church at age 13 then sharing my talents with a Methodist congregation beginning at age 16. At that time, I was given the opportunity to play the organ, so I began to take classes to be proficient for the community in which I served. I received my Batchelor’s degree in Music Education with organ as my primary instrument in 1976 from the University of South Alabama, in Mobile.

In 1982 I received a Master’s of Counsel of Education and became a Licensed Professional Counselor, working with emotionally disturbed children and those with mental health diagnoses through hospital, mental health centers, Drug Court, alcohol and drug treatment centers and the Health Department. Throughout this time, I was able to use my musical abilities with mentally ill adults and severely disturbed children.

My musical career has allowed me to play the organ/piano and direct choirs with the Presbyterian, Catholic, Lutheran and Episcopal Churches as well as play and direct choral numbers for the Chickasaw Theater and Joe Jefferson Playhouse. I am blessed at this time to be called the Music Director for the Episcopal Church of the Redeemer.

Jan
Neverdahl

DIRECTOR OF MUSIC

Diana Shaw

My son Daniel and I moved to Mobile in 1990 after I married my husband, Eddie. We soon found Redeemer and have been members since 1993. I taught elementary school for 17 years and was an administrator in the Mobile County School System for 17 years. Now retired, I enjoy serving others by participating in outreach ministries such as the Food Pantry and Family Promise. I am so very proud of our church where everyone is welcome.

Diana
Shaw

SENIOR WARDEN

Joan Chaddick

Clerk of Vestry

I am originally from the Pacific Northwest but have called Mobile my home for most of my life. My husband, John, and I have been married 43 years and raised a daughter and a son. I’m a retired software developer, an avid reader, and enjoy arts & crafts.

Joan
Chaddick

VESTRY MEMBER & CLERK

Beth Gillion

I am a retired school administrator and counselor, having worked in the school system for 32 years. After I retired I worked with my husband in his law practice. Redeemer became my church home in 2013. Someone asked me about Redeemer lately and I told them we are “small but mighty”.

Beth
Gillion

VESTRY MEMBER

Gail Sheldon

Gail is a retired children’s and teen library consultant and library director. She has personal interests in gardening and fiber crafts. Gail served as a verger at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Princess Anne, Maryland and as a vestry member at St. Michael’s & All Angel’s in Millbrook, Alabama. She is excited about her vestry ministry at Redeemer.

Gail
Sheldon

VESTRY MEMBER

Marthajane Cassidey

I have been a member of the Redeemer congregation for over 30 years and have served as a vestry member and on other committees. What I love about our church is that we try our best to make members and visitors feel welcome.

Marthajane
Cassidey

VESTRY MEMBER

Cecilia Archer

Cecilia is a graduate of Baker High School as of May 2025. She will attend Auburn University in Fall 2025. Cecilia has been an active member of Redeemer since the age of two. Her first acts of service were learning to place pillowcases on pillows and make beds for Family Promise. She continues acts of service to the community assisting with Project Homeless Connect, The Clothesline Ministry and the Redeemer Food Panty. She was confirmed in 2022. Fun fact--she has been to four diocesan conventions. In her free time, Cecilia spends time with family or friends, camping, or taking pictures. Cecilia is also an Eagle Scout from our Scout troop here at Redeemer.

Cecilia
Archer

VESTRY MEMBER

Linda Nabors

The Church of the Redeemer has been my church family for 33 years. I have served on the Altar Guild since the beginning and it has been a true blessing for me to serve. I have two children, three grandchildren and a dog named Lady. I retired from Providence Hospital and retirement is awesome!

Linda
Nabors

VESTRY MEMBER

Steve Scranton

I was born in Pascagoula, but I’m from Mobile. I work at Ingalls, and have for 34 long years. Redeemer became my Church home in 2006. I have loved Redeemer since I stepped into it. “Our Little Hippy Church.” I wouldn’t want it any other way!

Steve
Scranton

VESTRY MEMBER

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