Equipping leaders for God’s global mission.

“Once the church falls into the trap of being ruled by emotions, depending on power, or yielding to politics on matters of doctrine, priesthood, or sacraments, they have worshiped a false god" - Wang Yi #christourredeemerseminary #godsglobalmission #missionaltheology

We want to thank all who attended our annual celebration banquet last month. In case you missed it, here’s a little highlight reel 🎞️ #christourredeemerseminary #godsglobalmission #seminary #seminarylife #seminarystudent #mastersofdivinity #seminaryeducation #christianeducation #missionaltask #missionalimpact #reformedseminary #auburnalabama #opelika #mastersdegree #mdiv #unityinchrist #mutualupbuilding 📹 :: @woodedhollowmedia

"Check out our podcast interviews with Anna and Jay Hovey! You can find them on Spotify, Apple podcasts, or the podcast app of your choice. Anna Hovey is the President and CEO of the Auburn Chamber of Commerce, and Jay Hovey is the Alabama State Senator representing District 27. Tune in to learn from their life of public service in our community." #christourredeemerseminary #ourmissionalcontext #missionaltheology #auburnopelika #godsglobalmission #podcast #spotifyforpodcasts #jayhoveyforalabama #alabamastatesenator #auburnchamber #seminarypodcast #ourmissionalcontext

Recently, we had Dr. Dell Crosby and Kitti Magruder from Mercy Medical on the seminary podcast "Our Missional Context." Mercy Medical Ministry has been in Auburn for over two decades, and they have had a front-row seat to how this community has grown and changed. Check it out on Spotify or your favorite podcasting app! #christourredeemerseminary #ourmissionalcontext #missionaltheology #auburnopelika #godsglobalmission #podcast #spotifyforpodcasts #mercymedicalminstry #seminarypodcast #ourmissionalcontext

The gospel is the good news about the reign of God through Jesus Christ, and not merely about personal salvation. It is cosmic, communal, and personal. It includes not only the call to repent and give allegiance to the Lord Jesus Christ but also the commission to join him in his mission to reconcile into one family people from all nations and restore all things to his loving rule. The ultimate horizon of God’s salvation is every tongue, tribe, and nation. #christourredeemerseminary #auburnopelika #godsglobalmission #missionaltheology

Annual Banquet 2024

Designed for those preparing for ministry leadership, Christ Our Redeemer Seminary is accessible and affordable. Our program works best for those in a residency or internship program with a local church or ministry. Our core courses are taught from 8am-5pm on Tuesdays. The practicum is worked out in the context of your ministry and mentor meetings happen according to your schedule. #christourredeemerseminary #ourmissionalcontext #missionaltheology #auburnopelika #godsglobalmission #ministryleadership #seminaryresidency #practicumprogram #mentorship

Mentoring is central to our MDiv program because it focuses on matters of the heart and growth in Christlike character. We believe that this kind of mentoring isn't just for seminary students, however. Every Christian needs mentors and every Christian can learn to mentor others. Check out this insightful interview by the Lausanne Movement Podcast with Ole-Magnus Olasfrud, a seasoned spiritual mentor, to learn more about developing mentoring relationships in your life. https://lausanne.org/podcast/the-art-of-whole-life-mentorship-an-interview-with-ole-magnus-olasfrud #christourredeemerseminary #mentoringrelationships #lausannemovementpodcast #discipleship #godsglobalmission #podcast #spotifyforpodcasts #holistic #prayer #seminarypodcast

Starting in February, the Owen Center is hosting a free course on Biblical Counseling fundamentals. The course is open to all community members, but Christ Our Redeemer students can count this course for a portion of their practicum credits. #christourredeemerseminary #theowencenter #biblicalcounseling #auburnopelika #missionaltheology

Through our practicum program, our students are able to gain real-world teaching experience at places such as His Place. Pictured here is second-year student Jarrod Holt. #christourredeemerseminary #headhearthands #missionaltheology #auburnopelika #hisplacehb godsglobalmission #hisplace

Meet Cody Floate, the newest member of our core team! Cody is our new Old Testament and Hebrew professor and will lead the new certificate program we plan to launch in August. #christourredeemerseminary #facultyspotlight #seminary #auburnopelika #missionaltheology #godsglobalmission #otprofessor #hebrew #certificateprogram

While our community here on the plains is undergoing rapid transformation, Auburn University remains the central pillar, shaping the identity of our community. It provides the most jobs, draws the most diversity, and produces the most economic output. More importantly, in our late modern age, the urgency of campus ministry has never been greater. For the Church to be faithful to God’s mission here, we must continue to be deeply involved there. Keep reading on our blog, link in bio! #christourredeemerseminary #ourmissionalcontext #missionaltheology #blog #auburnopelika #godsglobalmission #christourredeemerseminary #auburnuniversity #auburnalabama #auburn #campusministry

This quarter, Dr. Tom Lutz is leading the Kingdom Purpose workshop based on his book, "Equipping Christians for Kingdom Purpose in Their Work." In this course, students are exploring a biblical theology of work to understand how all work, regardless of our season and station in life, fits into God's mission to redeem and rule his world. #christourredeemerseminary #kingdompurpose #seminary #auburnopelika #godsglobalmission #practicum #drtomlutz #equippingchristians #biblicaltheology

Our students are wrapping up their second quarter before the break for Christmas. Join us in praying they can finish strong and honor God with their work! "Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth," 2 Timothy 2:15 #christourredeemerseminary #seminarylife #missionaltheology #auburnopelika #godsglobalmission #studentlife #study #workmanapproved

📚 Want to help build the seminary library? 📚 We have started a book wishlist on Amazon for our “Lesslie Newbigin Missional Theology Library” in honor of 20th-century missionary theologian Lesslie Newbigin. You can find the link in our bio. We look forward to sharing these valuable resources with our students and pastors in our community! #christourredeemerseminary #seminarylife #missionaltheology #auburnopelika #seminary #christianeducation #seminarylibrary #godsglobalmission

Auburn’s population increased by 42.6% 📈 between the two census periods - a rate of about 6 people per day (190/month or 2,276/year). As of October 2023, Auburn is home to an estimated 82,000. At this rate, by the 2026 football season, Auburn’s population will surpass Jordan-Hare’s seating capacity. 🏟Auburn is now Alabama’s seventh most populous city. If these trends continue, conservative estimates predict Auburn’s population will surpass 90,000 and Opelika’s over 37,000 by the year 2030. To put it simply, the Auburn/Opelika community will be home to nearly 130,000 people by 2030.  🧐 So, what are the implications that this has for the church here? 👆🏻To learn more click the link for both the podcast and blog in our bio. #christourredeemerseminary #godsglobalmission #ourmissionalcontext #seminary #seminarypodcast #localcontext #missionaltheology #auburnalabama #opelika #leecounty #leecountyalabama #rapidgrowth #jordanhare

🎙Our Missional Context Podcast Episode 2 • Considering the Data In the second episode of “Our Missional Context” Hoffman and Max look over 2020 Census data 📊and consider how the Auburn and Opelika community has changed and how that affects our churches. In the near future, we plan to share the full, compiled report. Until then, read our recent blog post Our Missional Context: Lee County's Rapid Growth. 👆🏻Link for both the podcast and blog in our bio. #christourredeemerseminary #godsglobalmission #ourmissionalcontext #seminary #seminarypodcast #localcontext #missionaltheology #auburnalabama #opelika #leecounty #leecountyalabama #rapidgrowth

Don’t miss the opportunity to hear from Nik Ripken, author of Insanity of God, as he shares about the faith of persecuted Christians around the world. MISSIONS EMPHASIS WEEKEND | FBCO Saturday, November 11, 2023 9AM | Room 137 Breakfast and a Q&A No RSVP is needed To view a complete list of events for the weekend, visit www.fbcopelika.com/missionsweekend

Our community here in Auburn/Opelika is changing rapidly, both demographically and culturally. We are also growing in our influence across the State and beyond. It doesn’t take more than a casual drive through town to notice the changes, which raise important questions for the Church as we seek to fulfill our role in God’s mission today. • Who is moving into our community and why? • What are their hopes, dreams, needs, fears, anxieties, vulnerabilities, and God-given potential? • Where do we see the glory of God reflected here? • Where is their idolatry and injustice? Who has power and resources, who is on the margins, and how can we connect them for the common good? We invite you to read 💻 our recently released blog posts and 🎧subscribe to our podcast, which explores our qualitative study relying primarily on interviews with community leaders who offer insightful perspectives. LINK TO BLOG & PODCAST IN BIO ABOVE

Thank you pastors Ogura and Kim for sharing with us about the history, challenges, and opportunities for the Church in Japan. It seems that whenever the gospel is given a hearing there, Japanese hearts open up to Jesus and follow him despite suffering and persecution. And you reminded us the power of partnership in the gospel. May the Lord call many here to serve Christ and his Church in Japan! 🇯🇵

There is still time to make plans to attend our Learning with the Church in Japan Event. 🇯🇵 🗓 Please join us tomorrow, Thursday, September 28th, to hear from pastors Byong-soo Kim and Takashi Ogura of the Bread of Life Church in Tokyo share about how God is at work in Japan. Afterward, they will lead us in a time of prayer. 🙏🏻 Thursday, September 28th • 6:30 - 8:00 pm • Auburn Chamber of Commerce Building • 714 E. Glenn Avenue Auburn, Alabama 36830 👆🏻Click the link bio above for more details or to request a lifestream link. #christourredeemerseminary #godsglobalmission #japaneasechurch #breadoflifechurch #learnandpray #churchinjapan #citytocitynetwork #learnandpray #auburnopelika

The majority of Japan's 120 million people do not consider themselves religious, yet their lives are deeply spiritual. With less than 1% Christian, they are one of the world’s largest unreached people groups. Yet God is at work through his people there! 🇯🇵 Please join us on Thursday, September 28th, to hear from pastors Byong-soo Kim and Takashi Ogura of the Bread of Life Church in Tokyo share about how God is at work in Japan. Afterward, they will lead us in a time of prayer. 🙏🏻 Thursday, September 28th • 6:30 - 8:00 pm • Auburn Chamber of Commerce Building • 714 E. Glenn Avenue Auburn, Alabama 36830 👆🏻Click the link bio above for more details or to request a lifestream link. #christourredeemerseminary #godsglobalmission #japaneasechurch #breadoflifechurch #learnandpray #churchinjapan #citytocitynetwork #learnandpray #auburnopelika

Every year, @auburnchamber organizes a time for reflection and prayer for our city at Toomer's Corner. This year Mayor Ron Anders will share a brief reflection followed Hoffman leading us in prayer. 🙏🏻 Please join us this Friday, September 1st • 8am • Toomer’s Corner

First day is in the books! 📆 We are so excited to dig into God’s word together this year! All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness,  that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work. 2 Timothy 3:16 #christourredeemerseminary #godsglobalmission #seminary #seminarylife #seminarystudent #mastersofdivinity #seminaryeducation #christianeducation #learnwithus #auburnalabama #firstdayofschool #opelika #mastersdegree #mdiv

Kicking Off Our Third Year! 🎉 #christourredeemerseminary #godsglobalmission #seminary #seminarylife #seminarystudent #mastersofdivinity #seminaryeducation #christianeducation #learwithus #auburn #opelika #covenantpresbyterianchurch

We want to thank Rev. Travis Barnes from Selma, AL for his generous contribution to our seminary library. 📚 Travis was Hoffman’s pastor at his home church in Benton, AL for many years. Being radically converted to Christ during the revival years of the early 70s, Travis gave his life to serving Christ as a pastor and has remained steadfast in his calling to this very day. We're so thankful for his example and investment in our students. #christourredeemerseminary #godsglobalmission #seminary #seminarylife #seminarystudent #mastersofdivinity #seminaryeducation #christianeducation #learnwithus #seminarylibrary #reformedseminary #auburnalabama #opelika #mastersdegree #mdiv

Thanks @allthingsmin for a fun night of games and bowling at your ministry fundraiser event last night. 🎳 Not only did we have a blast, but were encouraged to hear about the impact your ministry is having among college students. We’re thankful to be able to partner with you! #christourredeemerseminary #allthingsministry #goodtimes

Thank you @christpresauburn for attending our lunch and learn. 🥪 We loved sharing the vision of Christ Our Redeemer Seminary with you and look forward to finding ways to partner together in the future. 🫵🏼 Let us know if you would like to learn about how we can work together to equip leaders for God’s global mission. #christourredeemerseminary #godsglobalmission #seminary #localchurchpartnerships #lunchandlearn #mastersofdivinity #seminaryeducation #christianeducation #missionaltheology #reformedseminary #auburnalabama #opelika #mastersdegree #mdiv #christpresbauburn

👊🏻 Last week, our staff team spent over 20 hours evaluating the year, celebrating what God did, considering areas where we can improve, and trusting God for the year ahead. 📝 One higlight of the week was hearing our students. We really value their honest feedback to keep improving our program. 👩🏻‍🏫🧑🏼‍🏫👨🏻‍🏫 #christourredeemerseminary #seminaryeducation #godsglobalmission #reformedseminary #yearendevaluation #honestfeedback #listendingandlearning #auburnal #opelikaal #auburnopelika #marcospizza

Taco bout a Cinco de Mayo celebration! 🌮🇲🇽🥑 We enjoyed hosting students and their families last night to celebrate the end of the academic year. We are so proud of their efforts and most importantly their spiritual growth. “So neither he who plants nor he who waters is anything, but only God who gives the growth.” 1 Corinthians 3:17 #christourredeemerseminary #studentlife #mdiv #auburn #opelika #godsglobalmission #cincodemayo #taqueriaycarniceriadurango

🚨We have a new podcast series entitled Meet Our Mentors & Students! Current students Jeff and Jarrod share how the mentoring program at Christ Our Redeemer Seminary has been a wonderful aid in their spiritual and personal growth as one of the three components of our seminary curriculum. 🎧 Listen as they reflect on how their mentors have encouraged them in their seminary journey and what is needed to get the most out of a mentoring relationship. #christourredeemerseminary #godsglobalmission #seminary #seminarylife #seminarystudent #mastersofdivinity #seminaryeducation #christianeducation #missionaltheology #reformedseminary #auburnalabama #opelika #mastersdegree #mdiv #newpodcast #meetourmentorsandstudents #mentoring #studentmentor

We are grateful for the support from Mayor Ron Anders @cityofauburnal , the @auburnchamber as well as the community of local pastors, leaders and partners from the Opelika Auburn area that came to celebrate the dedication of our new office space. 🎉 We invite you to stop in anytime, plus continue to share with others the heartbeat of Christ Our Redeemer Seminary - Equipping leaders through accredited theological training designed to shape the mind and heart with the gospel of Jesus Christ. 📣 Tag a friend and invite them to follow us as we pursue the missional vision at Christ Our Redeemer Seminary. #christourredeemerseminary #godsglobalmission #seminary #seminarylife #seminarystudent #mastersofdivinity #seminaryeducation #christianeducation #missionaltheology #reformedseminary #auburnalabama #opelika #mastersdegree #theloveliestvillage #christiancommunity #partnerwithus

Do you want to better understand the formative influence of the culture around us? Do you want to better understand how the gospel frees us to be in the world but not of world, to be set apart from the world, yet for the sake of the world? 🌍 Missional theology equips leaders to understand the idolatrous stories, worldviews and values that are latent in every socio-cultural context and how the gospel forms us into a distinctive counter-cultural people. Apply now for our next MDiv cohort and come learn with us. 📚 #christourredeemerseminary #godsglobalmission #seminary #seminarylife #seminarystudent #mastersofdivinity #seminaryeducation #christianeducation #learnwithus #missionaltheology #reformedseminary #auburnalabama #opelika #mastersdegree #mdiv

"I want to know Christ—yes, to know the power of his resurrection and participation in his sufferings, becoming like him in his death, and so, somehow, attaining to the resurrection from the dead. Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already arrived at my goal, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me." Philippians 3:10-12 May we all pursue knowing Him, Happy Easter! ✝️ #christourredeemerseminary #godsglobalmission #seminary #seminarylife #seminarystudent #mastersofdivinity #seminaryeducation #christianeducation #missionaltheology #reformedseminary #auburnalabama #opelika #mastersdegree #resurrectionsunday #happyeaster #eastersunday

Are you looking 👀 to be equipped for ministry while staying rooted in your local church community? At Christ Our Redeemer Seminary, our faculty is made up of local pastors, church planters, ministry leaders, and missionaries. They spend every day ministering in our community and are passionate about training others to do the same. By relying on these local leaders, we create a practical, accessible, and relational learning community. This, we believe, provides the best context for holistic transformation as you are equipped for ministry. Check out our website to learn more about our faculty and apply today! #christourredeemerseminary #godsglobalmission #seminary #seminaryteacher #seminaryleader #mastersofdivinity #seminaryeducation #christianeducation #reformedseminary #auburnalabama #opelika #localleaders #localchurch #relationalcommunity

Tom McClendon is an Associate Pastor at Lakeview Baptist Church. ⛪️ In episode 21, you’ll hear his story of how God steadily called him into ministry and has guided his humble pursuit of making Christ known through the proclamation of His Word. 📖 Listening link in our bio above. 👆🏻 #christourredeemerseminary #godsglobalmission #seminary #seminarylife #seminarystudent #seminaryteacher #seminaryleader #mastersofdivinity #seminaryeducation #christianeducation #preachingandteaching #reformedseminary #auburnalabama #opelika #seminarypodcast

Are you looking for a seminary that is passionate about God’s mission? 👀 Missional theology unifies and shapes our whole program at Christ Our Redeemer Seminary. Missional theology is framed by the Scriptures’ witness to the mission of God, which is revealed through the Bible’s unified story and culminates in the gospel of Jesus Christ. Our curriculum trains students to participate in God’s mission and equip others to do the same. Check out our website to learn more about missional theology and apply today! 📆 #christourredeemerseminary #godsglobalmission #seminary #seminarylife #seminarystudent #mastersofdivinity #seminaryeducation #christianeducation #transformativelearning #auburnalabama #opelika #mastersdegree #mdiv #missionaltheology

Are you wanting to better understand the Church's role in God's mission? 🌍 At the core of our program is a missional theology that recognizes the missional nature of the Church. It is both the means and fruit of God’s missionary activity in the world. ⤴️ Apply now and learn with us about the Church's role in God's story and your role in the Church. #christourredeemerseminary #godsglobalmission #seminary #seminarylife #seminarystudent #mastersofdivinity #seminaryeducation #christianeducation #missionaltheology #reformedseminary #auburnalabama #opelika #mastersdegree #mdiv

Tim Kurtaneck is the Dean of Practicum and Program Director at Christ Our Redeemer Seminary. 🎧 Listen to his story of God’s providential work in his life through his adoption, growing up as the son of a seminary professor and his unexpected journey into full-time vocational ministry. You’ll be encouraged by his passion for all people and how he is using that passion to pour into the lives of our students. Link in bio above 🖇 #christourredeemerseminary #godsglobalmission #seminary #seminarylife #deanofpracticum #mastersofdivinity #seminaryeducation #christianeducation #preachingandteaching #reformedseminary #auburnalabama #opelika #mastersdegree #seminarypodcast

As you begin your day today, we invite you to join with us in praying for the capital city of Kathmandu in Nepal. Listen as Hoffman boldly proclaims Isaiah 60 over this beautiful city and let this prayer remind us that all peoples, tribes and nations need Jesus Christ. #christourredeemerseminary #godsglobalmission #seminary #seminarylife #missionaltheology #isaiah60 #kathmandu #kathmandunepal

We are excited to see the growing leadership role one of our students, Jeff Hollis, is having within his church. Last Sunday, he had the opportunity to preach his first sermon to the @graceauburnchurch congregation. 👏🏻 Way to go Jeff! #christourredeemerseminary #godsglobalmission #seminary #seminarylife #seminarystudent #mastersofdivinity #seminaryeducation #christianeducation #preachingandteaching #reformedseminary #auburnalabama #opelika #mastersdegree #mdiv #pastoralinternship

Transformative learning is a team sport. Apply now to join our next MDiv cohort of students who commit to learning together for the whole 3 years, helping each other complete the program as they prepare for a lifetime of ministry. #christourredeemerseminary #godsglobalmission #seminary #seminarylife #seminarystudent #mastersofdivinity #seminaryeducation #christianeducation #transformativelearning #cohortlearning #reformedseminary #auburnalabama #opelika #learningtogether #mastersdegree #mdiv #application

We had a great turnout for our 2nd Annual Celebration Banquet on February 24th at Greater Peace Missionary Baptist Church. In case you missed it, you'll want to listen to our president's address. He shared how two streams converged to start this seminary partnership: 1️⃣ a growing appreciation for the missionary task in our day and 2️⃣ a growing conviction about the missional impact of unity ⏩ visit the link in our bio or our Facebook page to watch #christourredeemerseminary #godsglobalmission #seminary #seminarylife #seminarystudent #mastersofdivinity #seminaryeducation #christianeducation #missionaltask #missionalimpact #reformedseminary #auburnalabama #opelika #mastersdegree #mdiv #unityinchrist

Transformative learning happens best when it is holistic and highly relational. 🧑🏻‍💻👩🏽‍💻👨🏼‍💻 📝 Apply now to join our next MDiv cohort of 8-14 students for a highly participatory style of learning. #christourredeemerseminary #godsglobalmission #seminary #seminarylife #seminarystudent #mastersofdivinity #seminaryeducation #christianeducation #transformativelearning #cohortlearning #reformedseminary #auburnalabama #opelika #mastersdegree #mdiv #application

For whoever has entered God's rest has also rested from his works as God did from his. - Hebrews 4:10 ESV As we reflect on the time taken off to enjoy Spring Break, we can be thankful for all that the Lord has blessed us with. As a result of the completed work of Christ, we have been reconciled with God and can experience true rest in him. We hope you were all able to enjoy the goodness of creation with friends and family to the praise and glory of the King. 🌅 #christourredeemerseminary #godsglobalmission #seminary #seminarylife #seminarystudent #mastersofdivinity #seminaryeducation #christianeducation #springbreak23

Hear from first-year student @jarrodholt about how being a part of Christ Our Redeemer Seminary has increased his love for the Church. ⛪️ Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God. Colossians 3:16 #christourredeemerseminary #godsglobalmission #seminary #seminarylife #seminarystudent #mastersofdivinity #seminaryeducation #christianeducation #lovethechurch #loveoneanother #godsglobalmission

Thank you @hannahfsnation for bearing witness to the faith of our brothers and sisters in China. 🇨🇳 We were challenged not only by their rich theological reflection on the way of the cross, but by how they are walking that path through persecution and suffering. We pray for the Lord to bless you and your team @housechurchtheology as you help the rest of the Church hear their voices and learn from what God is teaching them. 👩🏻‍🏫 If you missed our evening with @hannahfsnation you can view the recording by visiting the link in our bio 🖥 #christourredeemerseminary #godsglobalmission #chinesechurch #housechurch #learnandpray #churchinchina #hannahnation #persecutedchruch #hannahnation #learnandpray #auburnchinesechristianchurch

TOMORROW ‼️ Tuesday, February 21st • 6:30 - 8:30 pm • Auburn Chinese Christian Church • 1345 Annalue Drive Auburn, Alabama 36830 “The great benefit of the church-state conflict is our union with a Christ who himself was judged. Caesar’s focus was not whether you believed in Jesus (as they often said, ‘We do not care if you believe in Jesus’), but whether you believe Jesus is ‘the king.’ 👑 Persecution forces us to answer the world the same way we answer the Lord: ‘Yes. He is the king.’ In this way, we allow the police to tear their clothes and say, ‘What else can we say? They are inciting subversion of state power.'" - Wang Yi. Click the link bio above for more details and tune in live on Facebook to watch 👩🏻‍💻 #christourredeemerseminary #godsglobalmission #chinesechurch #housechurch #learnandpray #churchinchina #hannahnation #persecutedchruch #hannahnation #learnandpray #auburnchinesechristianchurch

⛓Imprisoned Chinese pastor/theologian Wang Yi recounts a conversation with a police interrogator: “I am telling you about a power that will last forever. But this power does not demand lands, swords, or all the authority in this day. On the contrary, it is willing to humble itself and submit to the swords and authorities on earth. If you want to use earthly power today to oppress the eternal power, this Scripture has already revealed the end result. History is Christ written large, not Xi Jinping written large.” ‼️Don't miss this opportunity to learn more from the Church in China. Tuesday, February 21st • 6:30 - 8:30 pm • Auburn Chinese Christian Church • 1345 Annalue Drive Auburn, Alabama 36830 Click the link bio above for more details. #christourredeemerseminary #godsglobalmission #chinesechurch #housechurch #learnandpray #churchinchina #hannahnation #persecutedchruch #hannahnation #learnandpray #auburnchinesechristianchurch #wangyi #faithfuldisobedience

"God is love" 1 John 4:16. The only God is a divine community of love between the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. He is a God for whom love of others is central to his being. And "this is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us" 1 John 3:16. ❣️ God's love is the kind that goes all the way to the cross because this is who God is. He cannot be otherwise. He loves this much and in this way. "Through the cross, we see a God who delights to give himself," Michael Reeves. So let not the culture of our day, but the cross of Jesus Christ fill up the meaning of love, and may his love transform us into a people for whom sacrificial love of others is our most essential quality. #reallove #jesuslovesus #sacrificiallove #christourredeemerseminary #godsglobalmission #1john416 #michaelreeves #jesusculture

We're now accepting applications for our next cohort of MDiv students, who will begin in the fall. 🎒 It is a privilege to be used by God to equip the next generation of leaders for God's mission. #christourredeemerseminary #godsglobalmission #seminary #seminaryeducation #reformedseminary #auburnalabama #opelika #mastersdegree #mdiv #seminarystudent #application

“Test yourself to see if you are crazy for the gospel. When you are threatened with death for the gospel, you find out for whom you really live. When faced with the risk of job loss, you know for whom you really work. When you may lose fortune and position for the sake of the gospel, you find out whether you are crazy for money or crazy for the gospel” - Wang Yi 🖤 Don't miss this opportunity to learn more from this imprisoned Chinese pastor/theologian and the Church in China. 🔒 Tuesday, February 21st • 6:30 - 8:30 pm • Auburn Chinese Christian Church • 1345 Annalue Drive Auburn, Alabama 36830 Click the link bio above for more details. #christourredeemerseminary #godsglobalmission #chinesechurch #housechurch #learnandpray #churchinchina #hannahnation #persecutedchruch #hannahnation #learnandpray #auburnchinesechristianchurch #wangyi #faithfuldisobedience

Persecuted, yet faithful. 🇨🇳 What can we learn from the Church in China? Please join us on Tuesday, February 21st, as we host a “Learn & Pray” 🙏🏻event entitled “Exhortations from the Church in China." Afterward, our speaker, Hannah Nation, will lead us in a time of prayer. This event does not require an RSVP, so share with anyone. 📣 Tuesday, February 21st • 6:30 - 8:30 pm • Auburn Chinese Christian Church • 1345 Annalue Drive Auburn, Alabama 36830 👆🏻Click the link bio above for more details. #christourredeemerseminary #godsglobalmission #chinesechurch #housechurch #learnandpray #churchinchina #hannahnation #persecutedchruch #hannahnation #learnandpray #auburnchinesechristianchurch

Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Christian Belief - John M. Frame Christ Our Redeemer Seminary uses renowned Reformed Theological Seminary scholar John Frame’s magnum opus as our theological textbook of choice.Though daunting at first glance, Systematic Theology is as insightful as it is thorough. His comprehensive examination of Christian doctrine is faithful to historic orthodoxy and the Reformed tradition while remaining accessible and readable. If you are a pastor, seminary student, or simply enjoy reading theology, you won’t regret adding this book to your library. It will be a resource you will keep going back to for years to come. #christourredeemerseminary #godsglobalmission #seminaryreads #seminaryeducation #christianbooksofinstagram #johnmframe #reformedseminary

What makes our curriculum unique? At Christ Our Redeemer Seminary, we integrate rigorous theological education, heart-level mentoring, and hands-on ministry opportunities designed to shape not only how we think, but also what we love and how we live. Students earn credits in all three—theology, practicum, and mentoring—creating a training program that holistically equips students for ministry in the local church. #heartlevelmentoring #christourredeemerseminary #godsglobalmission #seminaryeducation #mentor #mentoring #mentorship #studentmentor #auburnal #opelikaal #auburnopelika

⏳ It's not too late to register! Join us on Monday, October 17th at 7:30pm for Christ Our Redeemer Seminary’s Preview Night! Come meet our president, deans, professors, and students to find out if Christ Our Redeemer is the right fit for you. You’ll be able to ask questions about our program and hear about our mission as you grab a snack and coffee with other prospective students. ☕️ Afterward, you are welcome to sit in on a Church History class to get a feel for what our theological courses are really like. 👆🏻 Click on the link in our bio to register or message us to learn more. Tag a friend below you want to see at Preview Night! #christourredeemerseminary #godsglobalmission #seminarystudent #seminaryclass #perspectivestudents #newcohort #auburnal #opelikaal #auburnopelika

NIV Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible - Criag S. Keener and John H. Walton, editors While there are dozens of study Bibles on shelves today, the NIV Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible excels where a lot of study Bibles lack. This study Bible provides an in-depth look at the cultural nuances that lay beneath the biblical narrative. With over 10,000 notes and hundreds of images, charts, articles, and maps, you'll constantly grow in your understanding of the time and place that the Bible was written. Properly grasping these underlying details is critical to interpreting Scripture; that's why we recommend this book for all our first year students. Check out this study Bible to help illuminate the context and meaning of every story in the Bible and enrich your daily reading and study. 📖 #craigkeener #johnwalton #nivbible #nivsutdybible #studybible #bringingtolifetheancientworldofscripture #christourredeemerseminary #seminaryeducation #godsglobalmission #christianbooksofinstagram

🔦 Student Spotlight :: Kari Kari is a loving wife and mother, passionate community group leader, and the faithful ministry coordinator at Grace Auburn Church. As a member of Christ Our Redeemer’s inaugural cohort, Kari was excited to take on the challenge of going deeper in God’s Word and is reaping the rewards: “Seminary is hard. But I’m so glad I’m doing it! I have grown so much in my love for God and his people!" #christourredeemerseminary #seminaryeducation #godsglobalmission #students #studentlife #seminarylife #seminary #seminarystudent

Join us on Monday, October 17th at 7:30pm for Christ Our Redeemer Seminary’s Preview Night! 🎒 Come meet our president, deans, professors, and students to find out if Christ Our Redeemer is the right fit for you. You’ll be able to ask questions about our program and hear about our mission as you grab a snack and coffee with other prospective students. ☕️ Afterward, you are welcome to sit in on a Church History class to get a feel for what our theological courses are really like. 👆🏻Click on the link in our bio to register or message us to learn more. Tag a friend below you want to see at Preview Night! #christourredeemerseminary #seminarystudent #seminaryclass #perspectivestudents #newcohort #auburnal #opelikaal #auburnopelikadental #previewnight

Reading the Bible Missionally, Michael Goheen, editor Michael Goheen leads a group of scholars eager to expand the church's understanding of the term “missional.” Rather than a word only denoting cross-cultural or evangelistic ministry, Reading the Bible Missionally argues that, first and foremost, “missional” describes the redemptive work of God in restoring his creation. It is this mission of God that defines the biblical narrative and calls believers to participate in his salvific story. Check out this book for a collection of essays that will challenge you to rethink your assumption of what it means to be missional. Expect a book that will not only teach you how to read the Old and New Testament in light of the missional purposes of God but also demonstrate how these truths have tangible relevance for the daily life of the church. 🧐⛪️ #michaelgoheen #readingthebiblemissionally #christourredeemerseminary #godsglobalmission #missionalbook #serminaryreading #christianbooksofinstagram #eerdmansbooks

At Christ Our Redeemer, we believe that transformative learning happens best when it is holistic and highly relational. That is why our curriculum is designed around a cohort training model. Each class forms a small cohort of 8-14 students for an intimate educational experience. As a cohort, these students commit to learning together for the entire 3 year program, helping each other understand the material while fostering genuine relationships in the process. 👩🏽‍💻👨🏼‍💻👩🏻‍💻👨🏾‍💻 #consistentcohorts #cohort #cohortmodel #christourredeemerseminary #seminaryeducation #godsglobalmission #transformative #relational

Christ Our Redeemer Seminary is excited to introduce our new Dean of Mentoring, Frank Vaughn. Frank graduated from Leavell College at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary with a Bachelor’s in Christian Ministry. He spent the next 15 years serving as a youth pastor in Mississippi and Georgia before moving to Alabama. Whether working at a church or an asphalt company, Frank’s passion has always been making disciples. That’s why he is eager to begin his Master’s in Biblical Counseling from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary while directing the mentoring program at Christ Our Redeemer with the goal that “each student walks in a Christ-centered mentoring relationship that models the presence, love, and care of Christ in hopes that he or she will have the same heart to shepherd others.” #christourredeemerseminary #seminaryeducation #godsglobalmission #youthpastor #youthministry #biblicalcounseling #deanofmentoring

Read Scripture: Illustrated Summaries of Biblical Books - Timothy P. Mackie The BibleProject brings its iconic overview videos to print in this large tabletop book. Now their concise summaries and elegant illustrations of all sixty-six books of the Bible are bound in a single volume. And an exceptional one at that! ✍🏻 The BibleProject presents clear, scholarly information on the literary structure and historical context of the Bible in a format that is easily accessible and thoroughly enjoyable. This is the very reason why many of the BibleProject’s resources are incorporated into our curriculum at Christ Our Redeemer Seminary. Not only do we want to understand the Bible’s contents, but we want them to appreciate and cherish its intricacy and beauty as God’s divine revelation to mankind. #timmackie #thebibleproject #bibleproject #actofbiblicalwords #christourredeemerseminary #seminaryeducation #godsglobalmission #bibleproject #biblicalnarrative #metanarrative #christianbooksofinstagram 📚

Christ Our Redeemer Seminary is excited to introduce our new Dean of Practicum, Tim Kurtaneck. Tim was a youth pastor and high school teacher in southern California for his first ten years of vocational ministry. For the next 25 years, he served as Director of Church Relations and Youth Leadership Training at Momentum Ministry Partners, formerly CE National, based in northern Indiana. As part of that role, he oversaw the youth ministry departments of Grace College and Grace Theological Seminary as well as high school summer ministry teams. Tim is married to Dana, and they have two grown children. We are eager to have Tim bring his experience and passion for education to Christ Our Redeemer Seminary. #christourredeemerseminary #seminaryeducation #godsglobalmission #deanofpracticum #momentumministry #gracecollege

Back to School! 📚🍎💻⛪️ TONIGHT, August 15th, 6pm Covenant Presbyterian Church Get excited!! 🤓

Welcome Class of 2025! 🎓 We enjoyed celebrating your acceptance and casting the vision for your upcoming year at Christ Our Redeemer Seminary! #christourredeemerseminary #seminaryeducation #missionaltheology #godsglobalmission #auburnalabama #opelikaalabama #christourredeemer

Don’t Forget 🗓 2022 Cohort BBQ Dinner • Monday, July 25th 6 to 8 pm Here in the south there are many different barbecue variations! 🍴Comment below how you enjoy this delicious southern sandwich… Red or White? Sweet or Vinegar? Pickles or Plain? #christourredeemerseminary #seminaryeducation #studentdinner #barbecuegoodness #sharingameal #missionaltheology #godsglobalmission

Mentoring is a fundamental component of Christ Our Redeemer Seminary’s ethos. We believe that while students are renewing their mind through education and living on mission through their practicum, it is vital that we are also attending to their heart through a mentoring relationship. Our desire is that students would walk in relationship with another who models and extends the presence, love, and care of Christ so that they will be more fully equipped to shepherd the hearts of others. Thank you in advance to all of our student mentors that will engage and guide students through the upcoming year! #christourredeemerseminary #seminaryeducation #studentmentor #mentoring #missionaltheology #godsglobalmission

Seminary acceptance letters are out!! 📫 Please join us in congratulating and welcoming our 2022 Cohort. 👏🏻 We are so excited to be apart of your next three years as you faithfully pursue your educational training with us at Christ Our Redeemer Seminary! Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be still wiser; teach a righteous man, and he will increase in learning. The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight. Proverbs 9:9-10 #christourredeemerseminary #seminaryeducation #christianeducation #seminaryadmissions #wisdom #missionaltheology #godsglobalmission

Christian unity and mission are an answer to Jesus' prayer, "that they may all be one… so that the world may believe that you have sent me”, John 17:21. This was the desire of Reverend Luke Mizell and other founders who first settled and founded Opelika in either 1836 or 1837. It is recorded that Mizell was so exemplary in his life and relationships with others that he won the esteem of both Indians and settlers alike. While we are grateful to celebrate this founding history and that the Lord has sustained the growth of the church in Opelika for almost 200 years, we feel called to offer accredited, Biblical education locally for those who desire ministry leadership training. Until now, people have had to take a detour moving them elsewhere to find the training they need. This requires them to leave behind their church, their ministry context, and the relationships that have been most formative for their Christian growth.  As pastors and leaders in our community, we believe that it shouldn't be this way. We believe that transformative learning happens best when it is holistic and highly relational. We believe that the training of Christian leaders should be rooted in the life of the local church. And we believe that God has called the church here to equip those he is calling and sending out from here. This is why we started Christ Our Redeemer Seminary. 📷 Lebanon Methodist Meeting House Cornerstone, Opelika, circa 1837 #christourredeemerseminary #opelikaalabama #christianeducation #churchhistory #eastalabama #localmissions #godsglobalmission

New Podcast Release 🎤 Tennessee native Jere Scott Bradshaw is the Pastor of Covenant Presbyterian Church in Auburn, Alabama. Having grown up and served in many denominations, Jere Scott has a genuine appreciation for the beauty of Christ spoken and taught in unique ways. As a teacher and pastor, he has a gift for simply and clearly articulating gospel truth and the reality of life in Christ. Jere Scott is also excited to bring to life the apprenticeship aspect of our seminary program, which was very formative in his growth as a church leader. We hope that you are encouraged by his words and how they reflect the transformational ministry training model we are striving for at Christ Our Redeemer Seminary. Listen link in bio above 👆 #christourredeemerseminary #godsglobalmission #seminarypodcast #seminaryeducation #seminarytraining #equipinglocalleaders #covenantpresbyterianchurch #auburnalabama #seminarymoment #christreigns #westminstertheologicalseminaryalumnus

🎧 New Podcast Release Randy Schlichting is the President of Metro Atlanta Seminary ⛪️ and a member of the Board of Trustees for Christ Our Redeemer Seminary. You’ll hear his testimony of the Lord sowing seeds in his heart during his time working in business, both overseas and domestically, which eventually led to his call into ministry. This helped cast the vision for a locally accessible seminary centered around discipleship and mentoring that became Metro Atlanta Seminary and subsequently resulted in Christ Our Redeemer being founded as an affiliate seminary under its model and leadership. 🔗 Link in bio above #christourredeemerseminary #godsglobalmission #seminarypodcast #seminaryeducation #seminarytraining #equipinglocalleaders #metroatlantaseminary #perimiterchurch

Looking for a summer read 📖 The Drama of Scripture seeks to call us back to the heart of God’s revelation in the Bible and the simple, beautiful story found therein.   In six acts Bartholomew and Goheen deliver a cohesive presentation of the biblical narrative that demonstrates the Bible is more than a mere religious rulebook or ancient mythology. They convey the Bible as the story it truly is. The story of Creation, Fall, and Redemption which defines all of cosmic and human history. And the story of Jesus Christ, the victorious and resurrected king who conquered sin and death. Check out this book for a fresh look at the Bible as a story which tells of God and his people and the ultimate restoration he is bringing through his kingdom. 📚The Drama of Scripture: Finding Our Place in the Biblical Story By: Craig G. Bartholomew and Michael W. Goheen

Dr. Joseph Fan is an Associate Professor of Forestry🌲at Auburn University and a Pastor of the Chinese Church in Auburn. In this episode you’ll hear his powerful testimony of how the Lord brought him and many of his family members to faith in Christ and his subsequent calling to minister to Chinese students on college campuses. 🇨🇳 As both a member of the Board of Trustees and student at Christ Our Redeemer Seminary, he provides a unique perspective on the value of a local, accessible seminary as he continues to minister through his full-time job at the university. Spotify listen link in bio above 👆🏻 #christourredeemerseminary #godsglobalmission #seminarypodcast #seminarytraining #equipinglocalleaders #graceauburnchurch #schoolofforestryandwildlifesciences #auburnuniversity #auburnchineasechurch

We are excited to introduce Matt Dean, Board of Trustees member for Christ Our Redeemer Seminary and Lead Pastor of Grace Auburn Church in Auburn, Alabama. Listen as he reflects on the Lord’s refining work during the hard seasons of his life which shaped his calling to shepherd the church and bring the gospel to those who have yet to hear. You’ll hear how he shares in the mission of Christ Our Redeemer Seminary to equip ministry leaders to do the same through the local church in our area. Spotify listen link in bio above 👆🏻 #christourredeemerseminary #godsglobalmission #missionaltheology #seminarypodcast #seminarytraining #equipinglocalleaders #graceauburnchurch #auburnalabama

Listen to our latest podcast release and be encouraged by Chris Gonzalez, President of the Missional Training Center in Tempe, Arizona as he shares his experience of applying missional theology derived from the biblical narrative as the basis for planting thriving churches and training effective leaders. Together Chris and Hoffman discuss the necessity of local churches uniting to fulfill God’s mission in their city, a vision which defines both the Missional Training Center and Christ Our Redeemer Seminary. ⬇️➡️ 🎧 Spotify listen link in bio above #christourredeemerseminary #godsglobalmission #missionaltheology #seminarypodcast#missionaltraningcenter #missiotempe #surgenetwork #seminarytraining

God is at work among his people in Opelika and Auburn, Alabama. Christian leaders, churches, and organizations intentionally and regularly move towards one another in love. Here you can find local conferences, joint worship services, cross denominational prayer meetings and all types of collaborative Biblical ministry. If you dig a little deeper into the history of Auburn, you will learn that Christian unity and mission are part of its founding vision and legacy. In 1836, a group led by John Harper settled here with a vision to build a town that would be a center of education and Christian influence. By action of the Alabama Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church in session December 13, 1854, a resolution was made to have a college within the bounds of their christian leadership. By 1856, East Alabama Male College, now Auburn University, was chartered with Reverend William Jeremiah Sasnett, DDiv., serving as both the first president and professor of moral science. 🏫 We believe that God is still calling the church here to equip, teach and send out….this is why we formed Christ Our Redeemer Seminary. 📷 Old Main, East Alabama Male College, circa 1883 #christourredeemerseminary #eastalabamamalecollege #auburnuniversity #christianeducation #churchhistory #auburnalabama #eastalabama #localmissions #godsglobalmission

We are excited to explore with applicants the possibility of joining the 2022 fall cohort of students! Our unique application process is designed to help us get to know each other better as we seek clarity concerning three main questions:   1    What role does God have for you in his mission? 2    Is Christ Our Redeemer Seminary part of God’s plan to equip you for this role? 3    Is now the right time for you to begin your training with us? Learn more today by visiting our website or emailing our admissions department for more information admissions@christourredeemer.org. We can’t wait to connect with you! #christourredeemer #christourredeemerseminary #seminarystudent #seminaryapplication #applynow #godsglobalmission

Podcast Episode Release : : Local pastor, father of 4, PHD student and Dean of Admissions, Garrett Walden shares with us his story of God’s faithfulness through ordinary means of grace. He values and understands the importance of theological and church history and how it highlights the manifold works of God through His people, for His purposes. Garret’s desire to help facilitate church based education combined with his enrollment experience at Southern Seminary he brings a wealth of knowledge to Christ Our Redeemer Seminary. ⛪️📚 #christourredeemerseminary #godsglobalmission #seminarypodcast #seminary #graceheritagechurch #churchhistory #thelogicalstudies #sbtsgrad

Podcast Episode Release :: Hear from Oklahoma Baptist University alumni Courtney Rhyne, on how a summer business internship leads to a heart for discipleship, years of ministry sharing the gospel to unreached people groups in Asia and a vision for training excellence through Christ Our Redeemer Seminary in Auburn, Alabama. 🎤 #christourredeemerseminary #godsglobalmission #seminarypodcast #seminary #auburnalabama #opelikaalabama #gospeltothenations #seminary

Throughout scripture we learn that living for God’s glory means living for his mission. Each week we launch a podcast episode that provides a glimpse into the lives of local leaders and teachers who are working out the mission of God through Christ Our Redeemer Seminary. 🎧 Subscribe to listen and hear the heartbeat of who we are, why we exist and testimony of what God is doing in the local church through Christ Our Redeemer Seminary. #christourredeemerseminary #godsglobalmission #missionaltheology #seminarypodcast #seminaryteacher #seminary

“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,” 1 Peter 1:3 Happy Easter…He has Risen! ✝️ #jesusisalive #christourredeemerseminary #eastersunday

Oh what love. “For while we were still weak, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly. For one will scarcely die for a righteous person—though perhaps for a good person one would dare even to die— but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” Romans 5:6-8 #christourredeemerseminary #jesuschrist #goodfriday #ohwhatlove #romans5v6

It’s official, we are now accepting applications for our Fall 2022 cohort. To apply 📄 visit our website christourredeemer.org and click apply in the top right corner. Our application process is designed to seek clarity concerning three main questions:   1 - What role does God have for you in his mission? 2 - Is Christ Our Redeemer Seminary part of God’s plan to equip you for this role?  3 - Is now the right time for you to begin your training with us? Know someone who might be interested….tag them below! #christourredeemerseminary #rootedinthechurch #missionaltheology #shapinghowwelove #seminaryadmissions

Meet our first cohort of students! We are excited to begin this journey with you!

Our first acceptance letters are going in the mail — we are excited to welcome our first students to their learning cohort.

“Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous works among all the peoples!” ‭‭Psalm‬ ‭96:3‬ ‭

The application deadline for the 2021 -2024 cohort is July 10 — to learn more and apply, visit our website today.

Now accepting applications for Fall 2021. Apply today!