redeemer staff

  • Dan Meyerpeter

    Lead pastor [EMAIL PASTOR DAN]

    Dan Meyerpeter grew up in Lincoln, CA. He graduated from UC Davis with a degree in history. Shortly after graduation, he sensed God calling him to ministry. He spent many years serving the Sacramento area, working with teenagers and non profits. Dan graduated from Western Seminary in 2016 with a degree in Ministry and Leadership. He is ordained in the Evangelical Covenant Church. He most recently was in Olympia, WA serving as an Associate Pastor over Youth and Families. 


    Dan is passionate about Jesus and the Church. He believes that Jesus loves us more than we could ever imagine and that Jesus is passionate about the people of Orangevale. Dan would like to see Redeemer reach young people, and serve its community. 


    Dan is married to Paige who is very involved in the life of the congregation. They have two young kids, Quinn and Reed, who love playing with puzzles. They also have a dog who loves to eat puzzles. 

  • NATALIE GODSHALL


    Associate Pastor   [EMAIL NATALIE]

    As Associate Pastor Natalie oversees a lot of different life at Redeemer. Her particular passions are for kids and women.  Her desire Redeemer Kids is that they would have roots that grow deep into the soil of God’s marvelous love. She is also passionate about helping women fully understand their place in God's kingdom.


    Natalie has three kids all in their teenage years who she loves spending time with. In addition to spending them with them she enjoys gardening, kayaking, and watching the Golden State Warriors.

  • Jacob johnson


    youth Director   [EMAIL JACOB]

    Jacob grew up in the South Bay of California and he graduated from Cal State, Long Beach with a B.A. in Communication Studies. Jacob’s heart is for the youth and for youth to know Jesus. Jacob enjoys adventure, being outside, and exploring God's creation. He’s stoked when he can combine and pair up his passion for adventure and his desire to see youth grow in relationship with Jesus.


    Two things Jacob could do everyday include eating pizza and playing disc golf. 

  • Matthew Godshall

    Worship Director [EMAIL MATT]

    Matthew works part time at Redeemer and works full time as an Associate Professor of New Testament and Associate Dean of the School of Theology & Leadership at Jessup University. Matt is passionate about the biblical storyline that begins with creation and culminates in new creation; and he is passionate about helping others shape their identity and purpose in light of God’s story. 


    Matt is a lifelong learner, and spends his free time reading fantasy novels, being in God's creation, and running.