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

Hanna Seymour — Mentor Meetings

“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.

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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

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.

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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 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

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.

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Terry Zeigler — Application

“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.

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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

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

Eugene Smith — Ministry Application

“Redemption Seminary provides a deeply faithful theological education that successfully bridges the gap between academic study and practical ministry.”

Eugene Smith, MABS Graduate

Terry Lee — Learning

“If you want to truly learn to study instead of studying for a mere ‘passing’ grade, this Redemption program is for you. This program will allow you to delve deep into any theological subject matter without being penalized. Each mentor session is invaluable.”

Terry Lee, MABS Graduate