Riker Koempel — Flexibility and Rigor
“Redemption Seminary provided the perfect balance of academic rigor and flexibility that allowed me to work full-time, be an engaged Father and Husband, and serve my church while pursuing meaningful education.”
Riker Koempel, MABS Graduate | Washington
“Redemption Seminary provided the perfect balance of academic rigor and flexibility that allowed me to work full-time, be an engaged Father and Husband, and serve my church while pursuing meaningful education.”
Riker Koempel, MABS Graduate
Sharon from Alabama
“I would highly recommend Redemption Seminary. I was blessed to be part of a wonderful school with great administrative leaders and caring mentors who genuinely wanted to see me grow in the knowledge of God and in the character of Christ. Redemption allowed me to work through the classes at my own pace, so I could keep working while I studied. I am so glad God led me to Redemption Seminary and would recommend this school to anyone interested in a good biblical foundation by instructors who do not tell you what to think, but how to think through the literary, cultural, and historical contexts of the Bible and learn about foundational topics in Christianity, like church history and discipleship. ”
Sharon Walker, MABS Graduate | Alabama
“I would highly recommend Redemption Seminary. I was blessed to be part of a wonderful school with great administrative leaders and caring mentors who genuinely wanted to see me grow in the knowledge of God and in the character of Christ. Redemption allowed me to work through the classes at my own pace, so I could keep working while I studied. I am so glad God led me to Redemption Seminary and would recommend this school to anyone interested in a good biblical foundation by instructors who do not tell you what to think, but how to think through the literary, cultural, and historical contexts of the Bible and learn about foundational topics in Christianity, like church history and discipleship. ”
Sharon Walker, MABS Graduate
Hanna Seymour — Mentor Meetings
“For me, [meeting with my mentor] was a way to reinforce what I had already learned.”
Hanna Seymour, MABS Graduate | Tennessee
“For me, [meeting with my mentor] was a way to reinforce what I had already learned.”
Hanna Seymour, MABS Graduate
Hanna is describing what happened when she reviewed earlier coursework and then discussed it with her mentor-professor. This is an important statement about the instructional model because it shows that mentoring was not simply tutoring or answering questions; it became a second encounter with the material that reinforced learning.
Terry Zeigler — Value
“It is well worth the money and the time. It is very well worth it.”
Terry Zeigler, MABS Graduate | Kansas
“It is well worth the money and the time. It is very well worth it.”
Terry Zeigler, MABS Graduate
This comes at the end of Terry’s reflection after discussing academic rigor, spiritual growth, Logos training, and ministry preparation. He explicitly evaluates both the financial and time investment.
Hanna Seymour — Learning Model
“I spent a certain amount of time every morning and then again in the evenings. I just kind of found my rhythm.”
Hanna Seymour, MABS Graduate | Tennessee
“I spent a certain amount of time every morning and then again in the evenings. I just kind of found my rhythm.”
Hanna Seymour, MABS Graduate
the evenings. I just kind of found my rhythm.”Hanna was balancing children, homeschooling, work, writing, and ministry while completing the degree. Her statement is significant because it presents flexibility realistically: the program fit her life because she could build a disciplined study rhythm around existing responsibilities.
Eugene Smith — Recommendation
“For any ministry professional or student seeking an education rooted in biblical authority, technical excellence, and genuine community care, I wholeheartedly endorse Redemption Seminary.”
Eugene Smith, MABS Graduate | Pennsylvania
“For any ministry professional or student seeking an education rooted in biblical authority, technical excellence, and genuine community care, I wholeheartedly endorse Redemption Seminary.”
Eugene Smith, MABS Graduate
Adam Holzer — Mentor Investment
“Redemption Seminary has been one of the most formative educational experiences I've had, not simply because of the academic content, but because of the investment its faculty make in their students. Throughout the program, I felt known, supported, and genuinely invested in. That kind of personal mentorship is rare and is one of Redemption Seminary's greatest strengths.”
Adam Holzer, MABS Graduate, MDiv Student | Florida
“Redemption Seminary has been one of the most formative educational experiences I've had, not simply because of the academic content, but because of the investment its faculty make in their students. Throughout the program, I never felt like just another student completing assignments. I felt known, supported, and genuinely invested in. That kind of personal mentorship is increasingly rare and is one of Redemption Seminary's greatest strengths.”
Adam Holzer, MABS Graduate, MDIV Student
Hanna Seymour — Course Structure
“Once I really figured out when I would do the work and what my personal deadlines would be for each course, it was kind of like paint by numbers. I just had to show up when I said I was going to show up and do the work.”
Hanna Seymour, MABS Graduate | Tennessee
“Once I really figured out when I would do the work and what my personal deadlines would be for each course, it was kind of like paint-by-numbers. I just had to show up when I said I was going to show up and do the work.”
Hanna Seymour, MABS Graduate
Hanna explains that completing the degree became manageable once she established a concrete schedule and personal deadlines. Redemption is achievable, but that doesn’t mean that it is effortless: flexibility still requires consistent work and personal discipline.
Eugene Smith — Administration
“Behind the academic framework is an administrative staff that operates with immense care and precision. The staff consistently goes above and beyond. Their backend support ensures that students can focus fully on their calling without institutional distraction.”
Eugene Smith, MABS Graduate | Pennsylvania
“Behind the academic framework is an administrative staff that operates with immense care and precision. The staff consistently goes above and beyond. Their backend support ensures that students can focus fully on their calling without institutional distraction.”
Eugene Smith, MABS Graduate
Terry Zeigler — Application
“The last project we did pulled everything together for us for the new ministry.”
Terry Zeigler, MABS Graduate | Kansas
“The last project we did pulled everything together for us for the new ministry.”
Terry Zeigler, MABS Graduate
Terry’s final project required research that helped clarify the need, structure, and direction of the ministry he and his wife were launching. This is excellent evidence that the program culminates in applied work rather than only theoretical study.
Hanna Seymour — SF511
“That class had so much personal reflection and application that kind of laid a groundwork for the rest of the program.”
Hanna Seymour, MABS Graduate | Tennessee
“That class had so much personal reflection and application that kind of laid a groundwork for the rest of the program.”
Hanna Seymour, MABS Graduate
Hanna is speaking about the Spiritual Formation course. She says the program was personally formative and academically rigorous, and that Redemption’s curriculum is meant to shape students while deepening their knowledge.
Bob Ross — Mentoring
“When I reflect on my time at Redemption Seminary, I see many ways the Lord used the material and the mentorship to encourage and grow me.”
Bob Ross, MABS Graduate | California
“When I reflect on my time at Redemption Seminary, I see many ways the Lord used the material and the mentorship to encourage and grow me.”
Bob Ross, MABS Graduate
Terry Zeigler — Learning and Growth
“The growth—your own spiritual formation, your own spiritual growth—man, it’s invaluable.”
Terry Zeigler, MABS Graduate | Kansas
“The growth—your own spiritual formation, your own spiritual growth—man, it’s invaluable.”
Terry Zeigler, MABS Graduate
Terry initially pursued seminary largely for personal growth and reconnection with Scripture. Looking back after graduation, he describes spiritual formation as one of the program’s most valuable outcomes.
Hanna Seymour — Research and Resources
“Through the program I have way more tools and knowledge of where to go when I am exploring.”
Hanna Seymour, MABS Graduate | Tennessee
“Through the program, I have way more tools and knowledge of where to go when I am exploring.”
Hanna Seymour, MABS Graduate
Hanna already had educational and ministry experience before entering the program, but she says the degree gave her better tools for investigating biblical and theological questions. She not only learned more, but also became better equipped to keep learning independently after graduation.
Eugene Smith — Mentoring
“The mentorship at Redemption is a cornerstone of its mission. Rather than navigating studies in isolation, students receive steadfast guidance and active championing from faculty mentors who care deeply about both academic growth and spiritual formation.”
Eugene Smith, MABS Graduate | Pennsylvania
“The mentorship at Redemption is a cornerstone of its mission. Rather than navigating studies in isolation, students receive steadfast guidance and active championing from faculty mentors who care deeply about both academic growth and spiritual formation.”
Eugene Smith, MABS Graduate
Hanna Seymour — Biblical Interpretation
“I feel much more equipped to say, ‘Let’s talk about that passage. These are the three most common interpretations, and this is why.’”
Hanna Seymour, MABS Graduate | Tennessee
“I feel much more equipped to say, ‘Let’s talk about that passage. These are the three most common interpretations, and this is why.’”
Hanna Seymour, MABS Graduate
Some practical outcomes of her studies: greater ability to identify, understand, and explain competing interpretations of difficult passages. Her academic growth directly affects her teaching and ministry.
Adam Holzer — Recommendation
“If you're looking for a seminary that combines academic rigor with intentional pastoral formation and meaningful faculty relationships, I wholeheartedly recommend Redemption Seminary.”
Adam Holzer, MABS Graduate, MDiv Student | Florida
“If you're looking for a seminary that combines academic rigor with intentional pastoral formation and meaningful faculty relationships, I wholeheartedly recommend Redemption Seminary.”
Adam Holzer, MABS Graduate, MDIV Student
Bob Ross — Library
“One of Redemption's strengths is how they strive to integrate the power of the Logos software system to practically teach an academic path.”
Bob Ross, MABS Graduate | California
“One of Redemption's strengths is how they strive to integrate the power of the Logos software system to practically teach an academic path.”
Bob Ross, MABS Graduate
Hanna Seymour — Fit for busy life
“I just don’t think I ever thought I’d be able to fit it in while I had three kids under three and a half years old—but here we are.”
Hanna Seymour, MABS Graduate | Tennessee
“I just don’t think I ever thought I’d be able to fit it in while I had three kids under three and a half years old—but here we are.”
Hanna Seymour, MABS Graduate
Hanna began the program while raising three very young children and already carrying significant work, ministry, and family responsibilities. Her experience directly addresses a common concern: whether graduate theological education can realistically fit into an already full adult life.
Terry Zeigler — Achievability
“To somebody like me who had no theology at all, I would say you can do it.”
Terry Zeigler, MABS Graduate | Kansas
“To somebody like me who had no theology at all, I would say you can do it.”
Terry Zeigler, MABS Graduate
Terry entered the program with no formal background in ministry or theology and initially found graduate theological study intimidating. However, once he started working through the preparation steps and meeting with mentors, he succeeded.