Todd Stiles

What I’d love to see: a debate between @VivekGRamaswamy and @mcuban on the economic policies of the 2 current political parties.

You CAN make progress towards a multiplying culture! We’ve got a ways to go still, but by God’s grace we’re not where we were. Here’s why. toddstiles.net/2024/02/24/thr…

A few biblical/pastoral thoughts to help us think and live boldly, politely, and without apology in a culture increasingly loosening itself from God’s plan for life both inside and outside the womb. toddstiles.net/2024/01/21/lif…

Loved the time I had this afternoon with @ffcankeny’s oldest member, Lucy S. She’s 100 (+6 months) and still engaging!

Alright @ffcankeny, looks like this week is the week I’ll be playing that “longer service than usual” card! 😊 Come excited to humbly feast on Job 4-31 and let’s linger in and under the powerful presence of God. 8:30/10:30 in Ankeny. 8:30 in Guttenberg. 10:00 in Carlisle.

Humbled and excited to speak tonight at @walnutcreekcc’s Converge! Topic? Approaches to the book of Revelation. At the Windsor Heights location about 7!

A stellar book! Thankful for the scientific work of @StephenCMeyer. Pastors especially would be better equipped to “exhort and convince” by reading it. (Titus 1:9).

Reaching out to fellow pastors who may have connections or know of people looking for a great opportunity —@ffcankeny is actively seeking 2 top-notch hires: a NextGen Director and a HS Youth Director. If you know of a solid person or are interested in more info, DM me.

The fall usually means added relational connections. That’s good! It could also mean add’l relational conflict. Not so good! Tomorrow at @ffcankeny we’ll delve into this from Philippians 4. Curious? Feel free to join us at either 8:30 or 10:30 in Ankeny, or 10:00 in Carlisle.

I and other @ffcankeny-ers are gonna be at Stars and Stripes in @GuttenbergOf tomorrow (Sat) spreading word about the FFC campus coming to Gberg this fall, Lord willing! Anyone in the area curious, we’d love to chat! DM me. Let’s connect at the event. firstfamily.church/guttenberg/

Waking up in Clayton County at an ideal Iowa campsite: a grain elevator in the background! 😊 Beautiful morning in the NE part of the state @EdWilsonWX13HD and @WXMegs.

@brant_carr Pull for the Vols, @brant_carr !

Another year at the CWS and this never gets old. So proud of this young man. #MCWS

Esp thankful today for my father (top). Was and is a sovereign gift from God! Love u dad! And after my wife Julie, my 4 children (bottom) are the greatest earthly gift I’ve ever been given! They are a timeless treasure, & make Father’s Day a good day! Love you kids!

An intriguing story that intersects Philippians and the Titanic. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fir…

Amen!

One reason I’m a theist and not a deist. toddstiles.net/2021/11/08/jus…

It’s not a matter of measuring up, but rather yoking up. toddstiles.net/2023/02/25/the…

Multiplication will always seem a million miles away until we personalize the Great Commission with concrete names. Becoming a reproducing people will only be collectively palpable when we get individually comfortable with this question being common: Who are YOU discipling?

@dustinbattles @f1rstfamily We say “ruled” because the elders have final authority in 99% of our church life. Love to chat more with you @dustinbattles and hear and learn from your perspective.

@f1rstfamily @ToddStiles I'll try to take a listen. Has Todd or anyone ever preached/talked/written about why the church is elder *ruled* as opposed to elder *led*?

When it comes to elders and deacons, the matter at stake is spiritual protection and tactical direction.​ Listen to Sunday's sermon from @ToddStiles: firstfamily.church/sermons/leader…

ISO: A man called to ministry willing to invest this summer in a rural part of NW Iowa mobilizing and evangelizing for an @f1rstfamily campus/plant. A PT opportunity at the least. DM me for more info.