Called to ministry, called to prepare

“A call to gospel ministry is a call to prepare. Excellence and effectiveness in gospel ministry is enhanced by the kind of preparation afforded by formal theological training. Christ Our Redeemer Seminary provides a Christ-centered, Bible-based preparation taught by a faculty who are academically trained and who are deeply involved in their respective churches.”

AL JACKSON

Pastor Emeritus, Lakeview Baptist Church

auburn, alabama

Sharing God's story in a complex world

“Reaching people with the gospel in today’s complex world requires a deep grasp of three intersecting stories: God’s story, our story, and the story of those we seek to reach. Christ Our Redeemer Seminary has the vision and personnel to make this happen. They will help you not only to navigate the world of Scripture but to be shaped by its Story and faithfully communicate this Story to the world. ”

Tom Steffen

Emeritus Professor of Intercultural Studies, Biola University

La Mirada, california

Prepared to persevere, equipped to reach the nations

“My years serving in East Asia and Southeast Asia have shown me again and again that passion alone is not enough. Solid training is essential for long-term fruitfulness. Although I was not a student at the CORS, I know the leadership personally and have seen the depth, wisdom, and biblical faithfulness they bring to their training. It equips missionaries to handle Scripture carefully, think theologically across cultures, and persevere in the real challenges of cross-cultural ministry. I highly recommend their program to anyone serious about reaching the nations."

SL

 chinese missionary in SOUTHEAST ASIA

Forming disciple-makers who know God

“Christ Our Redeemer Seminary does a great job of ensuring that the knowledge you receive through teaching, reading, and writing papers is fueling you into a deeper and more meaningful relationship with God. They are developing followers of Jesus who love to make disciples and are reaching the nations with the gospel."

JONATHAN ARRINGTON

CORS ALUMNI, pastor southside baptist church

rainbow city, alabama

Rooted locally, formed to proclaim Christ globally

“Christ Our Redeemer Seminary’s commitment to local is what sets it apart. With a collaboration of local churches, pastors, faculty, and mentors in the region, CORS is building a community of students and leaders equipped to do what the 20th-century British missionary Lesslie Newbigin once called the church in the West to do: live as a sent people, proclaiming Christ amidst a shifting culture. And they are doing this with a commitment to the unity of the church and the flourishing of Auburn-Opelika with a view toward the world."

Travis Vaughn

Executive Director of Church Planting, TN Valley Presbytery (PCA) Lookout Mountain, TENNESSEE

Mission requires more than passion

“Like many missionaries, my passion for the lost is what carried me to the field. After I got there, I discovered I would need a lot more if I was going to carry my mission through to completion. If I could rewind the clock 15 years, the top item on my prefield checklist would be a seminary education that prioritizes thorough teaching of the church’s role in the mission of God and faithful, thoughtful engagement with other cultures. Christ our Redeemer Seminary is the training ground aspiring missionaries need."

JB

missionary in asia

A Missional seminary: rigorous, practical & globally visioned

“Building on the groundbreaking vision of Metro Atlanta Seminary, Christ our Redeemer has reinvented the Seminary — rescuing it from a number of pitfalls into which so many seminaries around the country have fallen. Here is an institution of missional pastoral formation. Academically rigorous but oriented toward the mission field, not the Academy. Doctrinally rooted in Reformation formularies, but not narrowly hide-bound by just one confessional stream. Taught by pastor-practitioners who color their lectures with their real pastoral experience. A meeting-ground in Lee County for Bible-rooted evangelical pastors across denominations and racial and linguistic divides. CORS not only makes an MDiv available at a price which will not cripple a young pastor, but it is providing a formation that is unparalleled in its inspiring global, ecumenical vision."

Ben Jefferies

Anglican Pastor, Doctoral student & LectureR

Nashota House THEOLOGICAL Seminary, Madison, Wisconsin

Trained to proclaim the gospel anywhere

“My training in Auburn provided me with a robust understanding of God’s mission and the Church’s role in it. It taught me a fuller understanding of the gospel and equipped me to proclaim it in any context. I couldn’t consider the possibility of serving in the Arab Peninsula without the training I received. I urge would-be missionaries to take time to thoroughly prepare through a program like CORS before moving overseas."

JG

missionary in the middle east

Learning beyond the classroom

“I’ve always been the type of student that glared outside of the window in classroom settings, itching to explore the world around me rather than staring at a whiteboard. Going to Greece allowed me to do just that. Learning the history and current cultural context of Athens from local churches, and engaging all five senses is the greatest learning experience. Especially taste and sight (it is Greece after all). Ultimately, the trip challenged me to dig deeper into the historical foundations of my own cultural context and how they affect how we as the local church engage those around us with the gospel."

JORDAN WRIGHT

CORS ALUMNI, CURE Campus Ministry

Alabama State University, MOntgomery, Alabama

Where theology meets the demands of ministry

“A Chinese proverb says, "One regrets not having read enough books when they are needed, and one doesn't know the difficulty of a matter until they have experienced it." This speaks directly to those eager to preach the gospel. Before entering ministry, ask yourself: 'Is my theological training strong enough to sustain my calling, and am I prepared for the real challenges ahead?' Christ Our Redeemer Seminary is uniquely equipped to help you answer "yes" to both. With years of missions and ministry experience, the CORS team has shaped a curriculum that balances theological depth with practical application—ensuring students are not only grounded in core doctrines but also prepared to engage real-world questions with wisdom and clarity. For anyone serious about long-term gospel ministry, this training is essential."

MAX BEBEE

CORS ALUMNI, STM student & Postulant Anglican Province of America

Nashota House THEOLOGICAL Seminary, Madison, Wisconsin

Empowered to preach and stand firm in faith

“I am extremely grateful for the theological training I received at Christ Our Redeemer Seminary during my year as an AU visiting scholar.  This training enabled me to stand firm in preaching and responding to questions when serving the house churches in China. Praise the Lord! I strongly recommend Christ Our Redeemer Seminary to brothers and sisters who have a strong desire to serve the Lord in the ministry of the Word."

"FISHER"

pastor, Chinese christian house church

United in Christ, grounded in Truth

“While attending Christ Our Redeemer Seminary, I was amazed at the diversity of teachers coming from different church and theological backgrounds but who shared a common love for God, each other, and the absolute truth of Scripture. This context continually reminded me that despite theological differences, we are one in Christ Jesus our Lord."

kevin lunsford

cors alumni, director of Circles of east alabama

opelika, alabama