Mentor-professor List — Redemption Seminary

John Schwandt

Dr. Gregory Soderberg

Dr. Gregory Soderberg

Dr. Soderberg has decades of experience in Christian education, both in brick and mortar schools and online. He earned a Ph.D. in Historical Theology at the Vrije Universiteit of Amsterdam. His research specialized in reformed historical Theology. Gregory loves investing in students and leaders of all ages through teaching, writing, and speaking. He aims to help people learn lessons from the past, to inspire them to live wisely in the present. He loves teaching because he loves learning, and the pursuit of wisdom, in community with other learners.

Dr. Sheree Lear

Dr. Sheree Lear

Sheree Lear earned a PhD in Hebrew Bible/Old Testament and an MLitt in the Theological Interpretation of Scripture from the University of St Andrews, Scotland. She grew up on the mission field (West Africa) and later attended Bible college with the intention of being a minister. She fell in love with studying and went to St Andrews for a master’s degree and later a PhD. Sheree is passionate about online teaching, something she has done quite a bit for various institutions in the past. She and her husband currently live in downtown Minneapolis with their two children, Junia and Arie.

Dr. Scott Olson

Dr. Scott Olson

Dr. Olson earned a D.Min. in Missional Leadership from Multnomah Biblical Seminary where he developed a Trinitarian theological framework for gifts. He also earned a Masters in Pastoral Studies with an emphasis in Church Planting from Multnomah Biblical Seminary and a Bachelors in Applied Arts and Sciences from the University of North Texas.

Dr. Tom Sweeney

Dr. Tom Sweeney

Tom Sweeney is an enthusiastic mentor-professor with experience in traditional theological education (in-person and online) and Competency-Based Education.

Much of his ministry has been bi-vocational, as a pastor, missionary, or seminary instructor on the one hand and a software developer and project manager on the other. He is most passionate about spiritual formation, discipleship, integration of faith and secular work, church history, leadership, and the Psalms.

Dr. John Raymond

Dr. John Raymond

Dr. John Raymond is a licensed professional counselor in Virginia and North Carolina and works with his wife in private practice.

Dr. Raymond earned a Master of Arts in counseling from Regent University and a Master of Science in psychology with a specialty in health from Walden University. In addition, he earned a Doctor of Ministry in leadership and spiritual formation from Portland Seminary. Dr. Raymond completed the AWKNG School of Theology 2 year Certificate of Biblical Studies.

Dr. Travis Meadows

Dr. Travis Meadows

Dr. Meadows currently resides in the suburbs of Phoenix, AZ, and lives with his wife and three daughters. He has a Doctor in Ministry from Liberty University in Spiritual Formation. His work and research focused on digital spiritual formation and the intersections of how the church can grow spiritually in both digital landscapes and traditional in-person gatherings.

Dr. Jason Barker

Dr. Jason Barker

Dr. Jason Barker is happiest when he is investing in the next generation of pastors, ministers, and Christian leaders. Having served in ministry for twenty years in churches of all sizes, he understands the unique challenges, opportunities, and blessings that leaders can anticipate, and he is passionate about walking alongside those leaders, both as they prepare in the present and as they serve in the future.

Dr. Joel Wingo

Dr. Joel Wingo

As Academic Dean, Dr. Wingo serves as Redemption Seminary’s chief academic officer. He oversees the student experience, faculty, and curriculum. His specialties include subjects of leadership, spiritual formation, and discipleship. He loves working with students of all ages, helping them broaden and deepen their understanding, while also helping them integrate their learning into the real world of their current life and ministry context in authentic, appropriate, and meaningful ways.