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.
MICHELLE PEREZ, MA
Director of Engagement
Michelle has earned a Master of Arts in Ministry from Lancaster Bible College | Capital Seminary and a Bachelor of Arts in Art with Concentration in Graphic Design from Millersville University. As a career designer and marketing specialist, she implements digital strategy to communicate the ministry’s message and foster deeper engagement with the audience.
Michelle and her husband, Chris, have been married since 2008 and have two children. The great questions her kids ask about faith in Christ have spurred her interest in apologetics.
OUR BOARD MEMBERS
Josh Beers
Josh serves as the Director of Development at Faith Christian Academy in Quakertown, PA. With 30+ years of leading youth at both the high school and college levels, he is known for his steadiness, relational approach, and deep commitment to helping students grow. Josh and his wife Anna have been married for 32 years and have 4 adult children.
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.
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.
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.
Andrew Keenan, PhD
Andrew Keenan (PhD, Cambridge) is the Assistant Professor of Religious Studies at Crandall University, Canada. His teaching and research specialize in the languages, texts, and versions of the Old Testament/Hebrew Bible. He has taught at both the undergraduate and graduate levels in theology, New Testament, Old Testament, ancient Greek, and Hebrew. He is a graduate of Lancaster Bible College and has been involved with Apologetics for the Church since 2016.
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.
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.
Denise Beverly
Conference Organizer
Denise spent 33 years in pastoral ministry alongside her late husband, cultivating a deep love for teaching, discipleship, and the local church. She now serves as a Department Assistant at LBC, supporting faculty and pouring into the lives of students. When she’s not working, you’ll likely find her reading, writing, hunting for thrift store treasures, or behind a camera lens.
Kate Brown
Editor
Kate is a stay-at-home mom and pastor’s wife. As an editor, she uses her eye for detail and love of words to help writers bring ideas to life and has had the privilege of editing Bible studies, books, curriculum, and blogs. Whether it’s answering the challenging questions her kids have asked or engaging with other mothers at the park or community pool, she’s found apologetics to be a foundational skill for moms. She enjoys reading, writing, serving in various ways at church, and spending time with her husband and four kids.
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.
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