LEADERSHIP

SCOTT AXTMANN Lead Pastor

Pastor Scott grew up in Western Massachusetts and received Jesus at the age of 21. He met his wife Tiffany while doing Bible studies at Denny's, where she was working during college break. They moved to New York City and became heavily involved in homeless ministry there. After attending Bible college, he moved onto campus ministry in Boston and Providence and soon formed the idea for a new church in the city. Pastor Scott's vision for ministry has been shaped by a wide array of spiritual influences across many denominational lines, from fiery old school revivalists to social justice advocates to today's New Reformed spokespersons. Scott and Tiff have two daughters, Taylor and Madeline.

Contact Pastor Scott at scott@renchurchri.org

KATHERINE GOSNELL CityLove Director

As CityLove Director, Katherine coordinates local mission initiatives for Providence neighborhoods. She also oversees the church’s communication platforms and visual aspects of the Ren space. Katherine has served with the wider Church throughout her life, be it camp counseling where she grew up in Ohio or community outreach near Anderson University, SC where she studied Drawing and Painting. Hearing about Ren from a friend who grew up in this church, Katherine’s intrigue for Providence grew, and in 2019 she moved for a term in the CityLove initiative, becoming director in 2020. She resides in Providence, making art and getting to know the city’s people.

Contact Katherine at katherine@renchurchri.org

ALLI LESON RenKids Director

Alli discovered Ren while a student at Rhode Island School of Design. After graduating with a B.A. in Illustration, she made Providence (and Ren) her permanent home while working as a designer. She has always loved serving people and creating beautiful things, and since having children she has channeled that passion into her family and the RenKids ministry. Alli is a wife to Chris and a homeschooling mama to Emery and Levi.

Contact Alli at renkidsri@gmail.com

JOHN REYNOLDS Building Care

Bio coming soon.

SHAYNA BANFE Videographer

Shayna was born and raised loving Jesus in Hawaii. She studied in Seattle at a liberal arts college, Antioch University, designing her own major on the study of God in film. She traveled the US filming a documentary on speaking in tongues and is currently directing a short film based off the book of Job. Heading the film side of things with the production team at Ren is a mash up of her two biggest passions—God and film.