Todd Farley is an citizen of the world.  He spent his early childhood in Hawaii and his arts training in Paris, France ('84-'87) under the tutorship of the legendary Marcel Marceau.  Todd began ministry as a mime in 1978, in 1989 he was ordained as a minister, and since that time he has worked with Churches, parachurch organizations, and institution of higher learning thoughout the world.   In 1985 He developed the program which would lead to the founding of Mimeistry; an international company which had conducted tours and developed a full arts and ministry curriculm for  Mimeistry's college: a three year program which drew from over 40 nations, with representation in places such as New Zealand, England, Holland, France, Russia and beyond (see the link "Mimeistry Past" for more information or the CV under "jobs and talents" for more detailed information). As a performer he has performed in such places as the Sydney Opera House, David's Citadel Jerusalem, to an outhouse roof in the Marchall Islands. He's worked with Artists such as Carmen, Ray Boltz, and Ballet Magnificat, with TV appearances on the BBC and ABC.  In 1987, he published his first book and video and he has continued to publish since that date, becoming an internationally recognized authority on mime, arts theology and creative preaching. From 1994-2006 he lived in California, where he received his Ph.D in Theology and Culture and served as Fuller's Artist in Residence and the Director of the Institute for Dramatic Arts. From 2002-2007 he taught as a professor of doctoral studies in Sunday Morning Worship and the Arts for the Robert E. Webber Institute of Worship Studies.  From 2006–2008 he taught as an associate professor of communication arts and theatre at Calvin College. Though he has served as a professor and performer he as always continued in ministry. In 2008 he transferred his ministry credentials to the United Church of Christ, was trained as an “intention interim” and took the Senior Pastorate at Second Congregational United Church of Christ in Grand Rapids.  In 2009 he was asked to join the Board of Directors for the Michigan Conference of the United Church of Christ where he serves various functions: including youth director for the conference. In 2011 he continued in Pastoral ministry with the UCC by taking a pastorate at First Congregtional Church in Saginaw, Michigan. Thus, for over 30 years he has always lead a rich and varied life as a minister, professor and performer. 

Some have found it ironic that this mime also speaks! He has addressed the Academy of Homiletics; taught Creative Preaching at Fuller Theological Seminary; lectured on physicalization and communication at Princeton Seminary; taught oral rhetoric, and communication and culture at Calvin College; and since 1985 has been a been a keynote speaker at conferences, churches, and universities around the world. He as produced books such as the book/video series The Mastery of Mimodrame, been published in magazines such as Reformed Worship, and wrote multiple articles for The Complete Library of Christian Worship. On a stage you might find him in “White Face,” in the traditional  Suit-and-Tie, in the liturgical vestments of a ministry— or perhaps working out in the gym and fencing at a club.