Who We Are

Who’s in the Stream

The Living Stream Church of the Brethren consists of many people from many places.  Here are a few of the people who help lead the stream:

OUR PASTORS

Glenn Brumbaugh, of Camp Hill, PA, joined Living Stream in 2024, previously serving as the pastor of the Olympic View Community Church of the Brethren in Seattle, WA as well as the District Executive representative for the Pacific Northwest District to the COB Council of District Executives. He works for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as an Itinerant Team Leader for the Liquor Control Board. Glenn lives with his mother Janet, his partner Ward, and canine companion Lester. He enjoys hiking and walks with his partner and dog, and tries to be active in social justice organizations when time permits. Contact him at Glenn@LivingStreamCOB.org

Enten Eller, of Palmyra, PA, has been with Living Stream Church of the Brethren since before its beginning, preparing the technology to help us launch! He still also serves as our Tech Deacon, for Enten has extensive experience using electronic communication to make connections for worship, education, and building community, having served on the faculty at Bethany Theological Seminary for eight years as Director of Electronic Communication before returning to pastoral ministry, where he serves locally as interim pastor of the Ridgeway Community Church of the Brethren. He enjoys technology, tandem bicycling, kayaking, and camping and traveling with his wife Mary (also a pastor) and their mini Aussie-poo, Winnie. Contact him at Enten@LivingStreamCoB.org

Debbie Eisenbise, of Kalamzoo, MI, has been ordained in the Church of the Brethren for over 35 years, having served as a local pastor, interim pastor, denominational and seminary staff, and instructor for the Brethren Academy for Ministerial Leadership and Western Michigan University. She is a spiritual director and supervisor for spiritual directors, and an end of life doula. She likes to cook, write poetry, hang out with her husband and her cats, take walks, and tend a yard full of native plants. She is a frequent keynote speaker and chaplain at Church of the Brethren summer camps. She serves locally as Minister of Children’s Spiritual Formation and of Digital Engagement for St. Luke’s Episcopal Church.  Contact her at Debbie@LivingStreamCoB.org

Dan Finkbiner lives in Northeast PA (Wilkes-Barre/Scranton area), where he serves as a professional chaplain at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center working night shift. Dan has been an active part of Living Stream for over five years. Dan’s family includes his wife Molly, daughters Melanie and Penelope, cat Dizzy, and fish Wishy. He is an avid musician, and brings a creative interest in the Arts and Humanities to worship design and preaching. Contact him at Dan@LivingStreamCoB.org

Cynthia Mason of Frederick, MD,  is our newest pastor, joining the team in Fall of 2024. Cynthia graduated from Earlham School of Religion, a Quaker seminary in Richmond, IN. She served as a Campus Minister at Penn State University and as Interfaith Chaplain at Hood College. Currently, she volunteers on the Steering Committee of Global Women’s Project and has served in other denominational capacities including On Earth Peace, Program for Women and Womaen’s Caucus. She met her life partner, Mike Leiter, in Brethren Volunteer Service. Both of their adult children, Caitlyn and Evan Leiter-Mason, live in Maryland as well. When time allows, she enjoys substitute teaching, folding and teaching others to fold Origami paper cranes, playing Scrabble and Words with Friends, riding bikes, sewing and mending, and thrifting for treasures.  Contact her at Cynthia@LivingStreamCOB.org

Bruce Rosenberger, of Westerville, OH, has been with Living Stream for a decade, and has now stepped back from leading worship services, yet is still recognized as pastor emeritus for Living Stream Church of the Brethren as he continues to serve behind the scenes. In past years, he and his late wife MarySue served the Church of the Brethren (and the world) as pastors, chaplains, administrators, authors, camp directors, teachers, and more. Now retired, Bruce shares with Living Stream his gifts, perspectives, and deep passion for ministry. He offers pastoral care, and cares for a number of administrative tasks, including our weekly newsletter. Contact him at Bruce@LivingStreamCoB.org

Together, our pastors leverage somewhere around 160 years of pastoral experience as they serve the Living Stream Church of the Brethren!

 

OUR STREAMS OF MUSIC

Tim McKamey is a Washington muScreen shot 2014-03-06 at 11.43.49 AMsician in study to become a music healing practitioner. He contributes great music and other groovy resources to our ministry, including writing us our very own theme song!!! – used in our opening video, Part of the Living Stream.

peace sticker pic Linda K Williams contributes music to our ministry, including our closing video song.  As an active peace mobilizer in San Diego, CA, Linda helps spread the good news of our Prince of Peace – musically as well as in education and action.  Find out more about Linda and download her songs FREE at her website.

 


OUR CHURCH BOARD

Living Stream Church of the Brethren is honored to draw upon the wisdom and guidance of a great team.  The 2025 Living Stream church board includes the following individuals:

  • The Living Stream pastoral team (listed above);
  • Board Chair Colleen Michael (WA) (former Pacific Northwest District Executive);
  • Treasurer Mike Leiter (MD) (former pastor and current employee of Eder Financial);
  • Financial Secretary Marty Farahat (CA); and
  • At-large members (in alphabetical order)
    • Emma Batdorf (OH) (committed church member);
    • Sam Gahm (MO) (independent videographer);
    • Sonja Griffith (KS) (pastor of First Central COB Kansas City, former district executive of Western Plains District); 
    • Steve Stone (KY) (retired pastor).

The board holds meetings every month or so, and all meetings are open… just contact us for a schedule if you wish to participate!


CONGREGATIONAL MEETINGS

We schedule congregational meetings at least once a year, usually in November, so that all participants in the Living Stream can take part in decision-making and setting the direction of the congregation.  However, informal meetings happen weekly and monthly, as we meet for Prayer each Wednesday evening (at 5:00pm Pacific), and the first Sunday of the month for Fellowship as we gather on Zoom following worship. Everyone is invited and welcome to attend these meetings!