Speakers

Faith Builders Speakers Contact

Speakers Available for Church or School!

The following staff from Faith Builders are available to speak in churches or schools. Please contact them for more information or to discuss availability.

  • Stephen Russell
  • John Coblentz
  • Steven Brubaker
  • Brandon Mullet
Faith Builders Speakers Stephen Russel

Stephen Russell

  • Nonresistance: biblical and historical aspects, its importance in missions/evangelism
  • Church history: early Reformation, Anabaptist, modern, the Enlightenment and its effect on us
  • Old Testament subjects: e.g., using the OT to show how God works in history, the importance of the Abrahamic covenant
  • Church and State: what is our proper role as believers? 
  • Topics from Historical Theology or Systematic Theology

John Coblentz

  • Discipleship in the Local Church: Exploring what it means to follow Jesus together and to engage effectively with each other in becoming more like Jesus.
  • Knowing God: Acquaintance with God is a lifelong journey. These sessions are designed to deepen faith, worship, and faithfulness.
  • Marriage: Exploring roles in marriage and communication skills that enable commitment and intimacy.
  • Understanding Depression: Using biblical stories and teaching as a foundation, we look at what depression is, how it develops, and how to relate well to those who are depressed.
  • Putting off Anger: Exploring examples of anger and bitterness in the Bible and guidance for God’s directives in situations that naturally make us angry.
  •  Each of these topics can be adjusted to accommodate schedules with either longer or fewer sessions

Steven Brubaker

  • Anabaptism as Worldview: This series explores five core values emphasized by Anabaptists (Eight 45-minute sessions generally given in 4 meetings).
  • Reading the Bible: This series offers practical instruction on reading and understanding the Bible (Eight 35-minute sessions generally given in 4 meetings).
  • Shaping our Children’s Worldview: A 45-minute presentation from Proverbs 2 exploring how parents and teachers can nurture Christ-centered beliefs and values.
  • Five Ways to Become Effective Board Members: a 50 minute presentation and discussion for boards.

Brandon Mullet

  • Congregational Singing and Worship Workshop: seeks to reinforce and renew our practice of congregational singing by teaching a biblical perspective of worship, giving historical context for our worship practices, and helping song leaders develop skills for leading congregational singing and worship. (1-1/2 day workshop)
  • Worship: What It Is and Why It Matters: the centrality of worship and how the Sunday worship service shapes daily life. (50 minute presentation)
  • Leading Congregational Singing: training for song leaders that addresses both musical and practical considerations 
  • Listening to Music: how we interact with music and how we can cultivate a taste for what is lovely, excellent, and good. (3-4 sessions)