The Brehm Center

Integrating worship, theology, and the arts for the renewal of church and culture
Moving the worship and arts conversation from research to resources to real life, our center exists to equip artist and ministry leaders for a changing culture, whether in the classroom, the studio, or the pulpit. We offer events, resources, and cohorts in our three locations as well as online.
Brehm for Ministry Leaders
The Brehm Center was founded to help ministry leaders consider and experience how the arts might shape their ministry practices in creative and theologically informed ways. Explore our programs and resources specially designed to equip pastors and ministry leaders in this unprecedented season of ministry.
Brehm for Artists
We believe that artists can be voices in the wilderness of our culture. Our team is passionate about supporting artists’ creative, vocational, and spiritual formation, as well as equipping artists to serve well in both church and culture. Learn more about our cohorts and resources supporting artist community and development.
Brehm for Students
Do you want to go deeper in your understanding of worship, theology, and the arts? With a renowned faculty specializing in liturgical theology, arts, and culture, we offer both degreed and non-degreed opportunities to explore this generative intersection. Learn more about joining our learning community.
Founders and History
Founded in 2001 and named after Fuller Seminary Board of Trustee members William and Delores Brehm, the Brehm Center’s mission is to integrate worship, theology, and the arts for the renewal of church and culture. The original Brehm Charter states, “We believe that God is the original artist, the first Creator. By engaging expert faculty, world-class artists, and visiting scholars to investigate the theory and practice of making art in ministry, we hope to inspire a new generation of thoughtful, creative, and culturally engaged leaders that can wisely speak into the church as well as beyond its walls.” Read more below for a timeline of Brehm history.
Faculty and Staff

Shannon Sigler
Executive Director
shannonsigler@fuller.edu

Ruth Schmidt
Director of Programming and Operations
ruthschmidt@fuller.edu

Todd Johnson
William K. and Delores S. Brehm Associate Professor of Worship, Theology, and the Arts
tjohnson@fuller.edu

Rob Johnston
Director of Reel Spirituality, and Professor of Theology and Culture
johnston@fuller.edu

Ed Wilmington
Director of Fred Bock Institute for Music
edw@fuller.edu

W. David O. Taylor
Director of Brehm Texas, and Assistant Professor of Theology and Culture
davidtaylor1@fuller.edu

Maria Fee
Director of Brehm Cascadia (Seattle)
mariafee@fuller.edu

Jennifer Ackerman
Director of Ogilvie Institute
jenniferackerman@fuller.edu

May Kytonen
Brehm Cascadia Manager
maykytonen@fuller.edu

Erin Brockway
Program Administrator, Ogilvie Institute
erinbrockway@fuller.edu
Contact Us
Pasadena
135 N. Oakland Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91182
Primary Contact: Ruth Schmidt
Houston
10200 Richmond Ave #170
Houston, TX 77042
Primary Contact: David Taylor