Don Willeman is the founding pastor of Christ Redeemer Church. He has a Master of Theology (Th.M.) degree from Dallas Theological Seminary and has led church-based ministries in Ohio, Michigan, Texas, and Vermont. In addition, he has campus-based ministry experience from his time in Ohio. He is married to Dori, and together they have four children. Don deeply loves living in the Upper Valley, enjoying its unique blend of small-town life mingled with the big-city opportunities of its world-renowned institutions. 

Chris Audino is Executive Pastor at Christ Redeemer Church. Chris, a New Hampshire native, has a B.A. in Biblical Studies and History of Ideas, as well as a M.A. in Bioethics from Trinity International University. Prior to coming on staff at CRC, he worked in college administration, most recently as the Director of the Lebanon campus of Franklin Pierce University. He still enjoys the opportunity to teach college courses in religion, ethics and biomedical ethics. His wife, Erin, and four kids love being part of the vibrant community of CRC and of the Upper Valley! Contact Chris.

Walker Tuttle is the Youth and Children's Pastor at Christ Redeemer Church. Walker, a native of New Hampshire, has a B.A. in Christian Ministries focusing on Youth Ministry. He also has an M.A. in Outdoor and Adventure Leadership from Wheaton College. Before CRC, he worked at a large Christian summer camp in Wisconsin. Besides spending time with his wife, Sophie, he enjoys any outdoor opportunity, especially hiking the White Mountains or paddling the lakes and rivers. Contact Walker.

Lauren Groves works part-time for Christ Redeemer Church as the Strategic Initiatives Director. Lauren grew up in Massachusetts, graduated from Dartmouth College, and has a passion for turning great ideas into reality. Lauren helps run a biblical counseling center and volunteers as an advocate for children in foster care. Lauren and her husband are parents to three great kids, who will tell you she loves adventures, sunshine, and talking to friends. Contact Lauren.

Christine Engert works part-time at Christ Redeemer Church as the Director of Community Life.  Christine was born in New Jersey but has always considered New Hampshire to be home.  She graduated from Houghton College and then spent five years in Kentucky before returning to NH in 2007.  Christine has worked in a variety of settings including office management, real estate, women's ministry and fitness, always looking for ways to connect people to community and help them find a place to belong.  Besides spending time with her husband Andy and their three sons, she enjoys anything outdoors, deep conversations with friends, and theology books. Contact Christine.

Andy Engert works part-time for Christ Redeemer Church as the Worship Music Coordinator. Andy was raised near Buffalo, NY. He has a Masters of Counseling from Asbury Theological Seminary. Andy also works full-time as the Executive Director and a counselor at the Christian Counseling and Educational Foundation (CCEF) New England Office. He has been involved in church music all his life and has been leading worship since he was an undergraduate. Andy and his wife, Christine, have three sons. Andy enjoys spending time with his family, playing and listening to music, playing and watching sports, and being active outdoors. Contact Andy.

Claudine Lefferts works part time at Christ Redeemer Church as the Women's Ministry Coordinator. Claudine spent her childhood and early adult years in New Jersey where she earned a B.A. in Biology from Kean College of NJ and a Ph.D. in Molecular Pathology from UMDNJ. She and her husband Joel, whom she met in graduate school, moved to the Upper Valley to work in the clinical laboratory at DHMC. After working for several years as a laboratory supervisor she left this position to become a full-time stay-at-home mom. When she is not driving her son to and from after-school activities, Claudine enjoys knitting and other crafts while watching true crime shows or listening to 80s music. Contact Claudine.

Ryan Bouton is the pastor at The Quechee Church in Quechee, VT and CRC Residency Director. This is an extension of Christ Redeemer Church of Hanover and is CRC’s second church plant, having begun in January of 2018. He was raised in Central Florida and attended Dartmouth College. As a student he served as a pastoral apprentice to Don Willeman, and in 2001 he received a B.A. in Classics. Ryan and his wife, Jenny, served with Cru for 13 years at Brown University and Dartmouth College, and Ryan has an M.A. in Biblical Studies at Reformed Theological Seminary. He and Jenny have five girls and two boys. Ryan’s interests include playing the guitar, singing, teaching from Scripture, and biblical studies of all kinds. He has a great love for mythology, fantastic fiction, and the works of J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis, as well as evocative, folk-guitar-rock music and all that calls the transcendence of God and reality to mind. Contact Ryan.

Doug Cooper serves as a Pastor in Residence at Christ Restoration Church in New London, NH. This is an extension of Christ Redeemer Church of Hanover and is CRC’s first church plant, having begun in July of 2014. Doug completed a two-year program at Word of Life Bible Institute as well as earning an Associate Degree from River Valley Community College in Occupational Therapy. He also works as a per diem staff member with Genesis Rehab Services as a COTA in the Upper Valley and is presently completing his B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies with a focus on Religion and English Literature. Doug and his wife Leah have four children. Doug loves a good cup of coffee, writing, poetry, and obscure vinyl records, to name a few. Contact Doug.

Rashad Brown-Mitchell is our Student Intern at Christ Redeemer Church. He is from Boston, MA, and is a currently studying Electrical Engineering and Design at Dartmouth College. As an Intern, his focus is to facilitate communication between CRC and students at Dartmouth College and he hopes to help students find opportunities for discipleship and to grow in their faith. Outside of his studies and time with CRC, Rashad likes to play Squash, do woodworking projects, and participate in community service to bring people together. Contact Rashad.

Ryan Bouton is the pastor at The Quechee Church in Quechee, VT. This is an extension of Christ Redeemer Church of Hanover and is CRC’s second church plant, having begun in January of 2018. He was raised in Central Florida and attended Dartmouth College. As a student he served as a pastoral apprentice to Don Willeman, and in 2001 he received a B.A. in Classics. Ryan and his wife, Jenny, served with Cru for 13 years at Brown University and Dartmouth College, and Ryan has an M.A. in Biblical Studies at Reformed Theological Seminary. He and Jenny have five girls and two boys. Ryan’s interests include playing the guitar, singing, teaching from Scripture, and biblical studies of all kinds. He has a great love for mythology, fantastic fiction, and the works of J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis, as well as evocative, folk-guitar-rock music and all that calls the transcendence of God and reality to mind. Contact Ryan.

Doug Cooper serves as a Pastor in Residence at Christ Restoration Church in New London, NH. This is an extension of Christ Redeemer Church of Hanover and is CRC’s first church plant, having begun in July of 2014.  Doug completed a two-year program at Word of Life Bible Institute, as well earning an Associate Degree from River Valley Community College in Occupational Therapy, a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature and Religion from Liberty University, and is currently working on a Master of Theological Studies degree from Westminster Theological Seminary. Doug and his wife Leah have four children, one dog, one cat, and five chickens. Doug loves a good cup of coffee, football, poetry, and obscure vinyl records, to name a few. Contact Doug.