Each summer, Maranatha features compelling speakers and mission groups to feed and inspire our guests and members. We take great care to invite speakers who will bring both expository and topical subjects for the week’s teaching. Learn more about our featured speakers and missions below.
Colin Smith is the Senior Pastor of The Orchard Church, a multi-site congregation in the northwest suburbs of Chicago and serves as the teaching pastor for Open the Bible. Originally from Edinburgh, Scotland, Colin earned his Bachelor of Theology and Master of Philosophy from the London School of Theology. Before...
Daniel Batarseh is the pastor-teacher at Maranatha Bible Church. After a transformative encounter with Christ while pursuing a degree in Creative Advertising in Canada, Daniel felt a strong call to ministry. This calling led him to Chicago in 2015, where he served as a young adults’ pastor while studying for...
Joe Stowell has held pastorates in the Midwest and has served in presidential roles at the Moody Bible Institute and Cornerstone University. He currently serves as Global Ambassador and Special Assistant to the President at Moody. He is the author of several books, including Simply Jesus, The Weight of Your Words, Strength for the...
Bill Search serves as the Executive Pastor at Crossings Community Church, overseeing the largest campus and supervising pastor training and development. A passionate teacher, Bill blends humor, history, and culture to communicate biblical truths. He has authored several books and articles on small group ministry, including “The Essential Guide for...
Jim Coakley is a seasoned educator and pastor with a deep passion for teaching the Word of God. After coming to faith during his senior year of high school, Jim pursued theological education at Calvary Bible College and Grace Theological Seminary. He has served in various pastoral roles, including Senior...
Chris Brooks is the Senior Pastor at Woodside Bible Church, a multi-campus congregation in Metro Detroit, and the host of the nationally syndicated radio program “Equipped with Chris Brooks.” With a background in finance and a strong theological education from Biola University and the Oxford Centre for Christian Apologetics, Chris...
