Our Team
MARK FARNHAM, PHD
Founder and Director
Mark Farnham has been teaching Apologetics in local churches for almost twenty years. His study of Apologetics has opened doors to interact with people from all walks of life. He is an engaging speaker who combines simple, clear explanations with gripping personal illustrations from fascinating encounters with nonbelievers of all kinds.
Mark served for seven years as a senior pastor in the very skeptical environment of New England. He understands the frustration of trying so many “Come and See” events with little apparent fruit. By training church members to confidently “Go and Tell,” apologetics strengthens the faith and witness of the entire church. His training seminars are aimed at ordinary church members who want to become prepared and confident to share their faith with anyone they meet.
Mark is the director of the Master of Arts in Christian Apologetics program at Lancaster Bible College and Capital Seminary in Lancaster, PA. Mark earned a PhD in Apologetics from Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia. He holds a Master of Theology degree in New Testament from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary and a Master of Divinity degree from Calvary Baptist Seminary. He is the author of Every Believer Confident: Apologetics for the Ordinary Christian (P&R, 2025), and coauthor of Talking About Ethics: A Conversational Approach to Moral Dilemmas (Kregel, 2021) and Talking About Worldviews: A Conversational Introduction to Thinking Philosophically (Kregel, 2025).
JEFFREY MINDLER, MTh
Director of Research & Intern Development
Jeff was an atheist in high school when he and several friends became believers in Jesus Christ. Jeff earned his B.S. and his M.A. in Counseling at Lancaster Bible College and a Master of Theology at Union Theological College in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Jeff has pursued an intense study of apologetics for the last ten years, frequently engaging unbelievers with the gospel on the streets of Lancaster, PA. He serves as an adjunct Professor of Apologetics at Lancaster Bible College | Capital Seminary, as well as serving as an admissions counselor at Capital Seminary & Graduate School.
Jeff’s role is to assist the director by researching and summarizing the latest scholarship to be used in presentations and written pieces. Jeff also leads some of the intern training and coordinates events.
OUR BOARD MEMBERS
Al Huss, PhD
Al earned doctoral degrees in both chemical engineering and New Testament and split his working years between the oil and gas industry and teaching Greek and New Testament at seminaries around the world.
Sam Harbin, DMin
Sam served as a pastor for eleven years before transitioning to seminary and college teaching, where he has served as a seminary president and professor. He is a widely respected leader and counselor.
Rodney Pearce, MDiv
Originally from Australia, Rodney worked as an aircraft mechanic for Qantas Airlines before heading off to seminary in California. He has served as assistant pastor in York, PA for more than twenty years and teaches in the Master of Arts in Christian Apologetics program at Lancaster Bible College.
Dan Esquirell, CPA, MBA, CFP
Dan worked as an accountant for many years before becoming a professor of accounting. He eventually entered investment management and oversees the portfolios of executives at a Fortune 100 company.
OUR TEAM MEMBERS
Brandon Anchant
Senior Apologetics Intern & Audio/Video Editor
Brandon is a Rock Climber, General Manager of Reading Rocks Climbing & Fitness, and an aspiring Apologist/Evangelist. He has been an intern of Dr. Mark Farnham with Apologetics for the Church since 2024. He is a public speaker, Podcaster, musician, and currently serves in his Adult Bible Fellowship at Calvary Church Lancaster.
Brock Barshinger
Apologetics Intern
Brock is a student at Lancaster Bible College (LBC) and spends most of his time studying theology, ministry, or education. He is part of the leadership team for LBC’s student evangelism club and aspires to one day become a full-time pastor and/or professional apologist. He loves philosophy, history, science, theology, theater, and being outside.
Lauren D’Antonio
Social Media Strategist
Lauren has been a marketing strategist by trade for 15 years. She has earned a bachelor’s in Communications and in Biblical Studies at Lancaster Bible College. She serves in her church’s adult Sunday school and sings on the worship team. In her spare time, she enjoys interior design, physical fitness, and rock climbing.
Jason Ehmann
Email Campaign Strategist
Jason enjoys life with his wife and four kids. at the base of the Ruby Mountains in Lamoille, Nevada. He works as a communication professional at Nevada Gold Mines and has ministered with Dr. Farnham for over a decade. He contributes to Apologetics for the Church by producing the email newsletter.
Michelle Perez, M.A.
Director of Engagement
Michelle is a graphic designer and marketing specialist. She has earned a Master of Arts in Ministry from Lancaster Bible College | Capital Seminary. She integrates design, marketing, and digital strategy to effectively communicate the ministry’s message and foster deeper audience engagement. Michelle and her husband, Chris, have been married since 2008 and have two children.
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