Christianity Today called Redeemer "one of Manhattan's most vital congregations.

"[2] Redeemer draws around 5,000 people to its services each Sunday at venues on the Upper West Side, Upper East Side, Lincoln Square, East Harlem and Downtown.

According to the church's 2014 annual report, the current total membership is 1,760.

[3] Redeemer has attracted members of the public such as young professionals, doctors, bankers, lawyers, artists, actors, musicians, and designers, many of whom are in their 20s and 30s.

With respect to planting and starting new churches in urban areas, The New York Times reported that "pastors from around the world are beginning to come in a steady stream to New York City to glean what they can from Dr. Keller and Redeemer.