As 2024 comes to a close, we celebrate a year of incredible milestones and blessings at Redemption Seminary. This has truly been a transformative year in our journey of equipping students for impactful ministry.
Newly Accredited
This year marks a significant achievement—Redemption Seminary received accreditation! Since welcoming our first students in 2020, we have prayed and worked diligently toward this goal. We are deeply grateful to the Lord for His faithfulness in guiding us to this milestone. (Read more.)
New Academic Management System
In 2024, we implemented a new academic management system to handle grades, student accounts, and transcripts. While the transition required navigating a steep learning curve, the result has been transformative. Our communication with prospective students is more streamlined, and our administrative services are now highly efficient and scalable, setting us up for continued growth.
New Courses and Programs
We expanded our academic offerings this year with the introduction of original language courses, beginning with biblical Greek. Additionally, we are thrilled to add Dr. Lynn Cohick’s engaging recorded courses on the New Testament to our curriculum. Dr. Cohick is a renowned scholar, and her teaching is a notable addition to our program. These advancements also lay the foundation for future offerings, such as the planned 72-credit Master of Divinity program, building on the MABS degree.
New Location
In 2024, we moved our administrative office to a new space in Mesa, Arizona. We are grateful to Logos Bible Software for hosting us in their offices up to this point. Now, we are excited to be part of Launchpoint, a technology accelerator and home to the Mesa Center for Higher Education. This professional and innovative setting aligns perfectly with Redemption’s mission and vision. (See pictures and read more about it on the announcement page.)
New Board Members
We are excited to welcome two new members to our Board of Trustees:
Gregory Richardson: A Redemption alumnus and leader in the cybersecurity sector, Gregory’s expertise in technology and theology makes him a valuable addition to our leadership team.
Jesse Myers: As the CEO of Baker Books, Jesse brings extensive publishing experience and a deep understanding of Redemption’s mission, having supported our launch during his time at Logos.
New Partnerships
This year, we forged relationships with new partners, including Our Daily Bread University, OverviewBible, Hope for the Heart, Missional International Church Network, and ProPreacher. These partnerships complement our longstanding collaborations with AWKNG School of Theology and Logos. Visit our partner page to learn more about these exciting developments.
New Accelerated Start Process
Thanks to Dr. Joel Wingo, our Academic Dean, we’ve streamlined the onboarding experience. The RS450 course has been integrated into the first course of each student’s program, allowing them to dive into their studies while simultaneously learning to use essential tools like Logos Bible Software.
New Records in Growth and Achievement
This year brought record-breaking numbers:
Enrollment: We admitted over 80 new students, growing our student body to nearly 170.
Graduates: 19 students earned their Master of Arts in Biblical Studies, bringing our total number of graduates to 37 since our inception. We’re now developing alumni benefits to support their ongoing ministry journeys.
Net Promoter Score: Redemption achieved an extraordinary score of 91, far surpassing the higher education benchmark of 51. This reflects the enthusiasm of our students and alumni for recommending our seminary to others.
New Territories Reached
In 2024, we expanded to serve students in three new states. Obtaining state authorizations is often a lengthy and costly process, and we are deeply thankful for the donor support that enabled this progress. With accreditation and financial stability now in place, we are preparing to apply for participation in NC-SARA in 2025. This will allow us to serve students in even more states, setting the stage for further growth in the coming year.
Looking Ahead
As we reflect on 2024, we are filled with gratitude and anticipation for what lies ahead in 2025. From new opportunities to serve students nationwide to expanding our programs and partnerships, we trust the Lord to continue guiding us in our mission.
Happy New Year from all of us at Redemption Seminary!
Watch this short interview to hear more about accreditation and hear from a recent Redemption Seminary graduate about his experience and how he is using his degree, learning, and why Redemption Seminary is aptly named. Also, please meet Mr. Gregory Richardson (new board member), who is a guest in this interview.
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