Cynthia (Brenneman) Brubaker was born and raised in Lancaster, PA. After her school years at Little Britain Mennonite School  and Faith Mennonite High School, she attended Sharon Mennonite Bible Institute (1980, 1986-1987), and taught for 8 years in various Christian schools.

Cynthia and Steven were married on June 27, 1987. They have five children and twelve grandchildren. The Brubakers are members of Shalom Mennonite Church. They enjoy reading, traveling, and spending evenings with family and friends. They look forward to the new heavens and earth where righteousness dwells and when the knowledge of the glory of God fills the earth.