Chris is the Pastor of Small Groups for First Family Church in Ankeny, IA. He is an avid reader, writer, and photographer. He loves photographing trains; just ask his kids! Chris has been married to his wife, Chris, for 27 years and they have 2 grown sons, Jacob and Jonathan (married to Abby), and a daughter, Julianne, who is a junior at Ankeny Christian Academy.

Born & raised in a christian home in Georgia, Casey was saved when he was 13 years old, and called to preach when he was 16 years old. Casey attended Pensacola Christian College in Pensacola, Florida, after which he was bi-vocational for 9 years as a Powerlineman and Youth Pastor. In 2007, Tabernacle Baptist Church in Highpoint, NC, gave a call for him to become their Pastor. He has been serving there, as Senior Pastor, for nearly nine years. Casey has been married to his high school sweetheart, Cathy, for 18 years and they have five children - 2 biological, 2 foster, and 1 to whom they serve as guardian. He loves studying the Bible, spending time with family, turkey hunting, and riding his Harley!

Todd is Lead Pastor at First Family Church in Ankeny, IA, a church he and two other couples planted in 2004. Before that, Todd served as a youth pastor in TN, GA, and IA. While teaching and preaching are his main enjoyments as a pastor, Todd also enjoys writing. His articles have been published in Group Magazine, and he has authored several books, such as Home Run, Christmas Footprints, and Meditations of a Young Minister. His books and much more of his writings can be found at www.toddstiles.net. Todd holds a BA in Bible from Tennessee Temple University and an M.M. from Piedmont International University. He and his wife, Julie, have four children and enjoy traveling and eating at hole-in-the-wall places.

CJ has been blind since he was 2 months old, and has been playing the piano since he was 2 years old. He's been leading worship at Tabernacle Baptist Church, in High Point, NC, for the last 4 years. Currently, he is attending Piedmont International University in Winston Salem, pursuing degrees in counseling and worship leadership. He is hoping to graduate soon. CJ has 2 sisters, Taylor and Deanna, who also live in High Point, along with his mother, Joelle. He loves playing sports, air hockey, singing, playing the piano, and serving others. 

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