a letter of welcome
Redemption Ministerial Fellowship International (RMFI) is an Apostolic Network of ministers, churches, and ministries that was born out of the 17,000 member Redemption in Greenville, South Carolina. Pastor Ron Carpenter founded RMFI with a vision to provide a spiritual covering for ministers and ministries which can develop, equip, resource, and empower men and women of God who operate in five-fold ministries, and many other leadership roles.
Pastor’s heart is for ministers and their families to be all God created them to be, so that they can do all that God called them to do, fulfilling their destiny! Pastor’s goal for RMFI is that it be a relational fellowship which provides opportunities for personal and leadership development through impartation, resourcing, mentoring, accountability, and restoration.
Pastor Ron appointed myself as President of RMFI from its inception. I believe one of the greatest needs in the Body of Christ today is for ministerial relationships and networks which provide apostolic covering by spiritual fathers, who impart and mentor a new generation of mighty men and women of God. Today RMFI is a growing fellowship of 1,300+ ministers, churches, and parachurch ministries in the USA and 43 nations.
My staff and I welcome you to find out more about our organization.
Dr. Paul Gaehring
RMFI-President
a letter of welcome
Redemption Ministerial Fellowship International (RMFI) is an Apostolic Network of ministers, churches, and ministries that was born out of the 17,000 member Redemption in Greenville, South Carolina. Pastor Ron Carpenter founded RMFI with a vision to provide a spiritual covering for ministers and ministries which can develop, equip, resource, and empower men and women of God who operate in five-fold ministries, and many other leadership roles.
Pastor’s heart is for ministers and their families to be all God created them to be, so that they can do all that God called them to do, fulfilling their destiny! Pastor’s goal for RMFI is that it be a relational fellowship which provides opportunities for personal and leadership development through impartation, resourcing, mentoring, accountability, and restoration.
Pastor Ron appointed myself as President of RMFI from its inception. I believe one of the greatest needs in the Body of Christ today is for ministerial relationships and networks which provide apostolic covering by spiritual fathers, who impart and mentor a new generation of mighty men and women of God. Today RMFI is a growing fellowship of 1,300+ ministers, churches, and parachurch ministries in the USA and 43 nations.
My staff and I welcome you to find out more about our organization.
Dr. Paul Gaehring
RMFI-President
rmfi staff members
pastor ron carpenter
founder
Founder and Senior Pastor of Redemption in Greenville, South Carolina.
Recognized as a leader of leaders, Ron has advised, consulted, and mentored CEOs, Pastors, and political leaders around the world for two decades. As a Senior Pastor and also a successful entrepreneur with multiple business ventures, Ron’s relentless passion for developing potential in others permeates every aspect of his ministry.
Ron founded Redemption in 1991 with three members and a passion for breaking down the walls of racism, crossing cultural lines, and changing poverty mindsets in their community as well as around the world. The ministry has become a model for successful community impact, and creating strategic partnerships with corporate, governmental, and non-profit organizations to develop innovative ways to improve quality of life.
It is the vision and goal of Ron Carpenter Ministries to advance Kingdom teaching and principles in a global effort to reach the unsaved, restore the lost, and infiltrate local communities with the gospel of Jesus Christ. Technology is ever changing and growing and has allowed the impactful opportunity to share the gift God has placed on Ron Carpenter; a unique message and people.
In an effort to keep a forward momentum in Kingdom teaching, Ron Carpenter Ministries seeks to use media outlets to share this gift while providing the opportunity for viewers to become active partners and members. Ron Carpenter has been gifted with the ability to create an atmosphere where people of all walks of life, race, and denomination can touch heaven with a multi-cultural sound that is Kingdom.
bishop paul gaehring
president
Bishop Paul Gaehring serves as President of Redemption Ministerial Fellowship International under the Apostolic headship of Pastor Ron Carpenter. Bishop Paul oversees an apostolic network of over 1,300 RMFI ministers, churches, and ministries throughout the USA, and in over 43 nations.
Bishop Paul and his wife Karyl have been married and in ministry together for over 30 years. They have two sons, Paul II and Michael who are married and in ministry. Their sons have blessed them with six grandchildren.
Bishop Paul travels extensively, ministering in many churches and conferences in the USA, and internationally conducting conferences and crusades in many nations. In addition to serving as President of RMFI since its founding, Dr. Paul has served for many years as a senior pastor, staff pastor; as a college professor, dean, and executive vice-president; and as a vice-president in an international parachurch ministry.
His ministry education includes a B.A. degree in Bible from Central Bible College, Master of Theological Studies degree and Ph.D. candidacy from Drew University, and Doctor of Ministry degree from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School.
pastor greg smith
executive director
Pastor Greg Smith serves as Executive Director of Redemption Church and Redemption Ministerial Fellowship International. He travels throughout the world ministering in churches, conferences and crusades preaching the Gospel and empowering God’s servants to become all that God has called them to be and to be a tool to fulfill their divine destiny. Greg and his wife Pam have been married for 29 years and have two daughters; Kristin and Danielle as well as six grandchildren; Jayden, Maddox, Caymen, Arabella, Asher and Kylo. Greg and Pam have served as Elders with Redemption for over ten years. Pastor Greg’s ministry education includes an A.A. and B.A. from Trinity Bible College, Fruitland Bible Institute and Redemption School of Ministry.
rmfi staff members
pastor ron carpenter
founder
Founder and Senior Pastor of Redemption in Greenville, South Carolina.
Recognized as a leader of leaders, Ron has advised, consulted, and mentored CEOs, Pastors, and political leaders around the world for two decades. As a Senior Pastor and also a successful entrepreneur with multiple business ventures, Ron’s relentless passion for developing potential in others permeates every aspect of his ministry.
Ron founded Redemption in 1991 with three members and a passion for breaking down the walls of racism, crossing cultural lines, and changing poverty mindsets in their community as well as around the world. The ministry has become a model for successful community impact, and creating strategic partnerships with corporate, governmental, and non-profit organizations to develop innovative ways to improve quality of life.
It is the vision and goal of Ron Carpenter Ministries to advance Kingdom teaching and principles in a global effort to reach the unsaved, restore the lost, and infiltrate local communities with the gospel of Jesus Christ. Technology is ever changing and growing and has allowed the impactful opportunity to share the gift God has placed on Ron Carpenter; a unique message and people.
In an effort to keep a forward momentum in Kingdom teaching, Ron Carpenter Ministries seeks to use media outlets to share this gift while providing the opportunity for viewers to become active partners and members. Ron Carpenter has been gifted with the ability to create an atmosphere where people of all walks of life, race, and denomination can touch heaven with a multi-cultural sound that is Kingdom.
bishop paul gaehring
president
Bishop Paul Gaehring serves as President of Redemption Ministerial Fellowship International under the Apostolic headship of Pastor Ron Carpenter. Bishop Paul oversees an apostolic network of over 1,300 RMFI ministers, churches, and ministries throughout the USA, and in over 43 nations.
Bishop Paul and his wife Karyl have been married and in ministry together for over 30 years. They have two sons, Paul II and Michael who are married and in ministry. Their sons have blessed them with six grandchildren.
Bishop Paul travels extensively, ministering in many churches and conferences in the USA, and internationally conducting conferences and crusades in many nations. In addition to serving as President of RMFI since its founding, Dr. Paul has served for many years as a senior pastor, staff pastor; as a college professor, dean, and executive vice-president; and as a vice-president in an international parachurch ministry.
His ministry education includes a B.A. degree in Bible from Central Bible College, Master of Theological Studies degree and Ph.D. candidacy from Drew University, and Doctor of Ministry degree from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School.
pastor greg smith
executive director
Pastor Greg Smith serves as Executive Director of Redemption Church and Redemption Ministerial Fellowship International. He travels throughout the world ministering in churches, conferences and crusades preaching the Gospel and empowering God’s servants to become all that God has called them to be and to be a tool to fulfill their divine destiny. Greg and his wife Pam have been married for 29 years and have two daughters; Kristin and Danielle as well as six grandchildren; Jayden, Maddox, Caymen, Arabella, Asher and Kylo. Greg and Pam have served as Elders with Redemption for over ten years. Pastor Greg’s ministry education includes an A.A. and B.A. from Trinity Bible College, Fruitland Bible Institute and Redemption School of Ministry.
our vision
Our Vision for Redemption Ministerial Fellowship International is to provide covering through a strong apostolic network for men and women of God who are called into five-fold ministries, and many other ministry leadership roles.
Our Heart is for ministers and their families to be all God created them to be, so they can do all that God called them to do, fulfilling their destiny!
Our Goal is a relational fellowship which provides personal and leadership development through impartation, resourcing, mentoring, accountability, and restoration.
…We look forward to great times together!”
our vision
Our Vision for Redemption Ministerial Fellowship International is to provide covering through a strong apostolic network for men and women of God who are called into five-fold ministries, and many other ministry leadership roles.
Our Heart is for ministers and their families to be all God created them to be, so they can do all that God called them to do, fulfilling their destiny!
Our Goal is a relational fellowship which provides personal and leadership development through impartation, resourcing, mentoring, accountability, and restoration.
…We look forward to great times together!”