Clergy and Staff

The Rev. David J. Ware

The Rev. David J. Ware
Rector
410-435-7333 ext. 222

David is our rector, chief pastor and administrative leader. He’s served from New Jersey to Long Island, New York. Before a becoming a priest, David was an English teacher. He’s married to Sarah Hoover, an associate dean at the Peabody Institute of Johns Hopkins University. Their daughter, Helena, lives in Brooklyn, New York. David’s interests include walking the Camino, spiritual direction and dream work.

The Rev. Keith N. Johnson Jr.

The Rev. Keith N. Johnson Jr.
Associate for Pastoral Care
410-435-7333 ext. 228

A Richmond, Virginia, native, Keith served as a hospice chaplain before graduating from Sewanee (The University of the South) and being ordained in the Diocese of West Missouri. Keith coordinates our pastoral care and would be glad to walk with you through any season of life. He and his wife, Megan, are proud parents of Winnie and love checking out great coffee shops, good books and travel.

The Rev. Josh Laws

The Rev. Josh Laws
Associate for Youth & Young Adults
410-435-7333 ext. 229

As a member of the Redeemer clergy team, Josh dedicates his time to building community with young adults and the Redeemer Youth Group. He is a practitioner of Ignatian spiritual direction and loves the adventure of finding God in all things. If not at Redeemer, you can find him with his yellow Lab, Frisco, exploring the neighborhoods, restaurants and gathering spaces of our awesome city.

The Rev. Anna C. Noon

The Rev. Anna C. Noon
Director of Children’s Ministries
410-435-7333 ext. 225

The Rev. M. Cristina Paglinauan

The Rev. M. Cristina Paglinauan
Associate Rector for Community Engagement
410-435-7333 ext. 230

Cristina oversees our community partnerships and supports lay leaders in serving our wider community and city. An avid yoga practitioner, she leads embodied prayer and yoga church. She is the point person for house groups, Ruth’s Sisters and all things Mary Magdalene. Married to David Warner and mother to Grace and Ben, she also adores their family cat, Olmsted.

Robert Chrystal
Director of Contemporary Music

Robert serves as music director for Faith@Five. A classically trained pianist and composer with over 35 years of music ministry experience, he spent a decade as a missionary and humanitarian in the Caucasus Mountains of Eurasia. Robert can help you connect with the Faith@Five music ministry. He enjoys exploring the cultures, beliefs and music that connect people, as well as roller coasters and Italian cooking.

Amanda Kell
Administrative Assistant
410-435-7333 ext. 220

Amanda has a background in communications and has served on several nonprofit boards, including as secretary. She’s your go-to for getting started as a volunteer at worship services and for taking some of the first steps toward a baptism, funeral or wedding. She came to parish about the time her daughter joined Redeemer Youth Group.

Mary Knott
Head of School, Parish Day School
410-435-9510

Mary has dedicated more than 30 years to education. She previously served as a kindergarten teacher and a parent at our Parish Day School. As head of school, she is happy to share information about our early education program for children ages 2 through third grade, extended day options and what makes our school a special place for children and families.

Bert Landman
Organist/Director of Music Ministry
410-435-7333 ext. 227

During a more than 50-year career, Bert has shared his love of the art, discipline and craft of music with choirs and congregations, helping them offer their best to God. He directs the Redeemer Choir of adults and two children’s choirs: The Choir School of Baltimore and the St. Gabriel Choir, as well as serving as our principal organist.

Huu Phung
Facilities Staff

Katrina Schisler
Financial Administrator
410-435-7333 ext. 236

Katrina’s more than 30 years of accounting and financial management experience across nonprofit, for-profit and education institutions make her a great asset to our staff.  She is always available to answer financial questions.  Katrina is married to her husband of 33 years and has two children and a yellow Lab, Duke.  She enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling, going to the gym and reading.

Mark Schroeder
Director of Facilities
410-435-7333 ext. 238

Mark brings over 19 years of facilities management experience to Redeemer. He oversees the care and stewardship of our campus and can assist with building maintenance concerns, repair needs and facility rental inquiries. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his family, and loves cooking, reggae music and soccer.

Christina Way
Director of Administration
410-435-7333 ext. 226

Christina’s career in nonprofit management gives her a strong foundation to oversee Redeemer’s finance, human resources, information technology, communications, procurement and facilities functions. She can find answers to your questions and help with your pledge and gifts of stock. She attends our 8 a.m. Sunday service with her husband and enjoys cooking and hanging out with her cat, Hashbrown.

Thomasina Wharton
Director of the Center for Wellbeing
& Chaplain to the Parish Day School
443-414-4561

Thomasina is the director of the Center for Wellbeing and our day school chaplain. A spiritual director and group dream worker, she offers prayerful companionship to those seeking healing, growth and deeper connection with God. She enjoys music and time with her family and dog. Her faith journey continues to inspire compassionate service and meaningful connection.

Abbie Wood
Organ Scholar 2025-26

Abbie is our organ scholar and assists our music director in playing and accompanying weekly services and rehearsals. She is a master’s degree student in organ performance at the Peabody Institute of Johns Hopkins University, where she studies with Dr. Daniel Aune and is a teaching assistant for ear training.