Leadership
SCOTT AXTMANN Lead Pastor
Pastor Scott grew up in Western Massachusetts and received Jesus at the age of 21. After Scott and Tiffany were married, they moved to New York City and became heavily involved in homeless ministry there. After attending Bible college, he moved onto campus ministry in Boston and Providence and soon formed the idea for a new church in the city. Pastor Scott's vision for ministry has been shaped by a wide array of spiritual influences across many denominational lines, from fiery old school revivalists to social justice advocates to today's New Reformed spokespersons. Scott and Tiff have two adult daughters, Taylor and Madeline.
Contact Pastor Scott at scott@renchurchri.org
VICKY GRIFFITHS Associate Minister
Vicky and her family joined Ren in late 2022 and quickly found a home in its diverse, Christ-centered community. She is passionate about helping others grow in their relationship with Jesus and loves partnering in what God is doing across many areas of church life—including RENKids, Youth and Young Adults, Small Groups, and the Preaching Team. As a member of Ren’s staff, Vicky supports Sunday services and offers prayer and pastoral care for women. Originally from the U.K., she studied Theology at Cambridge University and earned a Master’s in Public Services Management. Vicky finds joy in connecting deep theological truths with everyday life—and loves reading with her three kids and soaking in the beauty of every New England season.
ALLI LESON RenKids Director
Alli discovered Ren while a student at Rhode Island School of Design. After graduating with a B.A. in Illustration, she made Providence (and Ren) her permanent home while working as a designer. She has always loved serving people and creating beautiful things, and since having children she has channeled that passion into her family and the RenKids ministry. Alli is a wife to Chris and a homeschooling mama to Emery and Levi.
Contact Alli at renkidsri@gmail.com
SHAYNA BANFE Videographer
Shayna was born and raised loving Jesus in Hawaii. She studied in Seattle at a liberal arts college, Antioch University, designing her own major on the study of God in film. She traveled the US filming a documentary on speaking in tongues and is currently directing a short film based off the book of Job. Heading the film side of things with the production team at Ren is a mash up of her two biggest passions—God and film.
ELDERS
Scott Axtmann
Elder | Lead Pastor
Chris Waugh
Elder
Dan Waugh
Elder
Mark Skillin
Elder