Laura Christensen Colberg
National Director
Laura Christensen Colberg is the Director of Free Methodist Bible Quizzing. Her heart and soul are driven by passion for God’s Word and creating opportunities for teens to develop their own love for Scripture through this ministry, which provides rewards and incentives in a game structure combined with lifelong relationships to build up the next generation of Christ-centered leaders.
Based in Seattle with her husband Jason, Laura travels to other quiz locations throughout the season, meeting quizzers and coaches, and quizmastering when she can. Along the way, she invites Christian colleges and universities to partner with FMBQ by offering scholarships to quizzers for both participation and achievement, and hosting quiz meets on their campuses.
She does the nitty-gritty work of writing tournament questions, practice materials and overseeing logistics for Quiz Finals is interspersed with newsletters, discussions with Regional and Conference Directors, and other opportunities to explore new ideas, borrow from others, and incorporate technology to improve and expand the reach of this ministry, which is open to all youth, sixth to twelfth grade.
Paul Stackhouse
Midwest Regional Director
Paul quizzed in the 1970s and 80s with both Oakdale (KY) and Greenville (IL) and has remained active in quizzing since then. He is a graduate of Greenville University, attended Asbury Seminary and now works for Asbury University. He has been married to Heidi since college and is the father of three recent quizzers: Christa, Kelleyann and Paul Robert.
He is an active member of the Wilmore Free Methodist Church, serving on their coaching staff. Many quizzers and coaches will have used his study aids available from Wilmore Computer Associates.
Scott Sittig
East Coast Region Director
I’m a life-long bible quizzer. I started in 8th grade when a friend told me I should try it and thought I’d like it. I had no idea the impact it would have. The scripture memorization rooted bible passages in my heart and has served the Holy Spirit throughout my life. My coaches were pivotal during very challenging seasons in my high school years. I have tried to pay it back over the years, but God’s investment in me through His word will forever outweigh anything I’ve been able to give back. Bible Quizzing is the tool. Scripture memorization is the discipline. Relationships are the glue. The goal of all of it is and always will be to grow disciples of Jesus Christ and fashion a life rooted in His design that brings glory and honor to His name. Truly, to God be the glory!
I thank the Lord for the opportunity to serve as part of this dynamic and faithful pastoral team. I’ve been happily married for 30 years, and we have been blessed to have five children. We now have 2 wonderful daughters-in-law, and we are proud grandparents of 2.
Mark Scandrett
Regional Director Emeritus
Mark has coached Bible quizzing since 1983 – for two years as a seminarian at Wilmore, KY, and for 40 years in Alton, IL. He has served as Midwest Region Bible Quiz Director, quizmastered at tournaments, promoted quizzing at Annual Conference, in local churches and at youth camps. As coach, he committed to memorizing (now re-memorizing) the Scripture with his quizzers, and has been a stable and dominant force in QUIC quizzing (rounds at Nationals that allow coaches to quiz).
Brennan Colberg
Pacific Northwest Region Co-Director
Brennan quizzed throughout middle and high-school; he has continued to work with the ministry since then. He now is a software developer living in Corvalis with his wife and daughter.
Kirsten Dennis
Pacific Northwest Region Co-Director
Kirsten was a quizzer for 7 years and returned to be a quizmaster. She later took on the responsibilities of helping organize monthly tournaments for a combined Oregon and Washington as the Oregon Conference director. In 2024, she became the co-director for the Pacific Northwest Region.
Matthew Dickinson
Michigan Conference Director
Matthew quizzed for 8 years and has quizmastered at Michigan tournaments since graduation. In 2024, he took over as the director of the combined Michigan conference. He has also taken a leadership role in the technology for FMBQ.