Our Leadership Team
Redeeming Love Church is lead by a team of elders who have demonstrated time and time again a heart to seek the Lord and serve people. This team is lead by our Lead Pastor, Matthew Medick.
Pastor Matthew Medick - Lead Pastor
“Consider it pure Joy when you fall into various trials.” James 1:2. A lengthy trial following his salvation in 1992 led to this becoming Pastor Matt’s life verse. Joy is an expression of the Kingdom of God and something that every Christian should have in their life. Pastor Matt married his wife Stacey in 1993. They have four children who are all married and serve the Lord in different capacities. He has served the Lord in Redeeming Love Church for many years, including teaching in children’s church, youth pastor, and associate pastor. Pastor Matt and his wife Stacey ran their own business for nearly 20 years before entering full time ministry. He has his BAS in Christian Leadership and Management through Regent University. Pastor Matt enjoys hiking, fishing, golfing, and spending time with family. Pastor Matt and Stacey have a passion to see every believe released into the fullness of their calling and gifting. The body of Christ works best when every member is functioning.
Pastor Stacey Medick - Associate Pastor
Pastor Stacey Medick serves as the Associate Pastor and Church Administrator at Redeeming Love Church, where she has ministered alongside her husband for nearly 30 years. Her profound journey began as a child with a deep love for God, but it transformed when she dedicated her life to Christ in November 1991 during a service at Redeeming Love. On October 15, 2023, Stacey was honored as the first woman to be ordained at Redeeming Love. She is currently studying at Rhema Correspondence Bible School and is part of the Bethel Leaders Network.
Before entering full-time ministry in 2018, Stacey and her husband, Matt, co-owned a successful plant nursery and landscaping business in Clifton Park, NY for 18 years. One of her greatest joys has been raising her four children, all of whom are now married and actively serve the Lord in various ministries.
Stacey describes her walk with the Lord as an amazing adventure of discovering her identity through Jesus. Her ultimate passion is to help God’s children understand their true identity, embrace their authority, and experience the freedom that comes from an intimate relationship with Christ. She is dedicated to seeing believers fully connect with the Holy Spirit to advance the Kingdom of Heaven wherever they go.
Pastor Thomas & Lynn Sardella - Pastor Emeritus
In 1973, after a life-changing encounter with Jesus while in college, Tom's career path made a radical shift from physical therapy to pastoring. Over the past 40 years he has pioneered and pastored churches in Long Island, New Jersey and Upstate NY in both senior and associate pastor positions. In 1988 Tom came to serve as the Associate Administrative Pastor at Redeeming Love and was installed as the Senior Pastor in 1996. He has faithfully led Redeeming Love with a passion to reach, raise, and release this next generation for Jesus, and empower the church to reach our local community with the love of Christ. His wife Lynn, a graduate of Steven's School of the Bible, has faithfully ministered with Tom since 1988 and served as the Director of Children's Ministries for over 18 years. Their son Joshua and his wife, Hailey, currently serve the Lord in Texas. Pastor Tom and Lynn are honored to minister alongside Pastors Matt and Stacey and serve however needed.
Pastor Charlie & Sharon Sweet- Apostolic Elder
Pastor Charlie Sweet is the President/CEO of Sweet Life Consulting, Inc. The Charlie and his wife, Sharon, are members of Redeeming Love Church located in Troy, NY where they serve as Apostolic Elders. They also attend Christ Fellowship Church located in Jupiter, Florida. Charlie and Sharon live in Tequesta, Florida.
Prior transitioning into ministry, Charlie was an executive vice president of human resources for a very large insurance company in New York State. In 1991, Charlie left the business world and joined the staff of Mt. Zion Ministries Church located in Utica, NY where he held various staff positions. He served as the church administrator, executive pastor, elder and headed life and marriage home groups. Charlie has ministered in the prophetic gifting for over 39 years and he has ministered in 150 churches throughout the US and Canada and in 20 nations. Charlie is a member and sits on the board of directors for Legacy Ministry Network of Pastors and Leaders. Charlie and Sharon have been married for 49 years and they love going through life’s journey together, sharing God’s blessings with family and friends. They have four awesome married children and thirteen grandchildren.
Pastor Stephen & Mary Slevenski - Church Elders
Pastor Stephen met his wife, Mary while working for New York State. He spent 4 years in the US Air Force, and retired in 2003. They have been married for 55 years and have 2 children and 3 grandchildren. Stephen has a BS in mathematics, an MBA from Southern Illinois University and a Doctor of Theology from the International Bible Institute and Seminary. Stephen committed his life to the Lord in 1976 and was ordained in 1981. He ran a chapel service at a drug center for 23 years and pioneered a church in Mariaville, NY. Stephen also served as finance officer and assistant pastor of various churches. Stephen loves the Word and being with the people of God. Always searching, always seeking the Truth, as it pertains to today.
Fred & Elizabeth Beck - Church Elders
Fred and Elizabeth Beck have been in ministry together since their marriage in 1986. They have raised 2 boys, and just welcomed their first grandson into the family. Fred joined the family’s printing business when he was 12, and has continued in this career for many years. Elizabeth has donned many hats as an educator and a registered nurse and is currently a nursing instructor for a local college. Through the many seasons of life, Fred and Elizabeth have learned to trust God and follow His leading. They made Redeeming Love their home in 2013 after serving as children’s pastors, youth pastors, and support ministry in various churches in the Capital District. Currently, Fred leads the Ushers Ministry and Elizabeth leads the Healing Ministry. Their life’s mission is to love God and serve people.