New Deacon for Youth Ministry at Redeemer

July 30, 2013 / Sarasota, Fla. — The Church of the Redeemer in Sarasota has hired David Bumsted as Deacon in charge of Ministry to Youth. Bumsted joined the church in early June and will replace outgoing Youth Minister Chris Wood, who has been accepted as a postulant for Holy Orders and will enter Wisconsin’s Nashotah House Theological Seminary in mid-August. Throughout the summer, Bumsted and Wood have been working closely together to achieve a seamless transition in this key role for the church's large youth ministry.

"We're delighted to have David join our ministry for youth," said the Rev. Fredrick A. Robinson, Rector. "David has a wonderful enthusiasm and a great deal of experience in working with youth; as well, he possesses the requisite skills in communication and social media to stay in touch with our young people both in and out of regular church events."

Bumsted graduated from Nashotah House Theological Seminary on May 16 and was ordained to the Diaconate on June 8. This December, he will be ordained to the priesthood.

A graduate of Florida State University, with a degree in international affairs, Bumsted served as a case manager at Orlando’s Covenant House from 2009 to 2012, where he worked with homeless teens and other youth facing crises. He is married to Rebekah, a human resources team member with Neiman Marcus.

The Church of the Redeemer is located at 222 S. Palm Ave., in the heart of downtown Sarasota. For more information, visit redeemersarasota.org or call 941-955-4263.