Kent Barnard played an indispensable role in founding Redeemer Bible Church in 1999, and subsequently served as chairman of the Deacon Board for the congregation’s first nine years. He joined the staff full time in 2010. He works closely with the other pastors and boards to provide pastoral care to individuals in the congregation. Prior to serving here, he served in senior leadership roles at other Christian organizations. Born and reared in Canyon, Texas, Kent accepted Christ at a youth camp when he was 12, and later attended Dallas Bible College, where he majored in Christian Education. He and his wife, Jane, live in Dallas and have two adult daughters.

Jazmine grew up in the Sierra Norte de Puebla, a beautiful rainforest region in southern Mexico. She graduated with a B.A in Bilingual Education from Universidad Madero in Puebla City and in 2012 moved to the US to earn her ThM from Dallas Theological Seminary. Jazmine is currently pursuing a DEdMin at DTS and works as a high school teacher in Deep Ellum. She loves painting in her free time, visiting museums, and taking in art exhibits. You can also find her exploring Dallas on her bike and spending quality time with friends. Jazmine is passionate about young people growing in the knowledge of God, learning the Scriptures together, and doing life in community.