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Redeemed Church Memphis
Joel Nichols

About Pastor Joel Nichols

Joel Nichols is a visionary leader, creative thinker, and entrepreneur who serves as
Lead Pastor of Redeemed Church, a growing and dynamic ministry located in Memphis, TN.

Acknowledging his call into the ministry in 2003, Joel served in various leadership roles within the church, (youth group, men’s ministry, Sunday school), and eventually moved into the role of Assistant Pastor. Joel was formally ordained and installed as Pastor of Redeemed Church in 2006, and after 25 years, he left “corporate America” in January 2013 and began full-time work in ministry as Lead Pastor at Redeemed.

A life-long Memphian, Joel began his professional career in advertising and marketing in the promotions department of WMC-TV5. After writing and producing several promotional spots, Joel moved on to work in advertising, marketing, & PR at a local advertising agency and for the World Basketball League’s Memphis Rockers. In 1991, Joel went to work for a global medical device company, where he served in various marketing, communications, and advertising capacities in over 20-years with the company.

In addition to serving as Lead Pastor of Redeemed, Joel established his own company in 2006 called LifeSpeak, Inc. which provides public speaking development services to anyone who is interested in enhancing their presentation and communication skills. Joel, along with wife Elizabeth, also founded the Renewal Center, a non-profit organization designed to provide public speaking training, graphic design skills, and professional skills training to under-served students in the Whitehaven area.

Joel holds a BA in Advertising and Communications from the University of Memphis, an MBA from Union University. Celebrating 20 years of marriage, Joel and Elizabeth Nichols are parents to two children - Jennifer and Charles.

Known for his practical approach to the Bible, Joel encourages individuals to achieve new levels of success by pursuing a personal relationship with God through Jesus Christ, and by applying Biblical principles to all aspects of everyday life.

For more information about Joel Nichols, go to www.lifespeakonline.com.

Redeemed Church

1248 Finley Road
Memphis, TN 38116

Service Times


Sunday Worship 10:30am
Tuesday Prayer 10:00am
Thursday Prayer & Bible Study 6:00pm

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