Justin Haynes is the lead pastor at Refuge Church. He and wife Brittany and four kids Daisy, Waverly, Salom, and Gideon, moved to New Orleans to plant Refuge. After moving to New Orleans, the Haynes family became a foster family. They now have added Jeremiah and Ezra to their family permanently. Justin has faithfully served multiple churches and has years of ministry of experience. As the pastor, Justin preaches the majority of Sundays, casts vision for the church, and provides leadership for the congregation. Justin lives in the neighborhood impacting the community through daily interactions.
Caleb Sayger is the Associate Pastor and Music Minister at Refuge Church. He graduated from Leavell College with a BA in Christian Ministry, and has been serving at Refuge Church for a little over 4 years. He meets with people in the community, prepares music for Sundays, and accomplishes administrative tasks. He lives closeby the Marigny/Bywater area in Gentilly. He is engaged to Summer and they are getting married in June.