Dr. Ivan Filby

Genesis 16:11-14

Dr. Filby is the President and CEO of Seedbed, the publishing and teaching ministry of Asbury Theological Seminary. He is an ordained minister in the Free Methodist Church (UK & Ireland) and has served as a university president, management professor, and business school dean. He is also the author of Livestream: Learning to Minister in the Power of the Holy Spirit and Speak Tenderly: Prophetic Ministry Seasoned with Grace, both offering practical guidance for hearing God’s voice and ministering with grace. His teaching combines biblical depth, prophetic insight, and a tender pastoral heart.

Senior Pastor Nolan Donald describes both men as “friends, mentors, and major influences” in his own spiritual journey. “Their voices have shaped my life in prayer, in trusting the Holy Spirit, and in longing for awakening,” he said.

First Methodist Church of Opelika is an exciting, historic, and growing Methodist church that is inviting our community to find and follow the Spirit-led life in Jesus. Founded in 1837, First Opelika has a rich history of influencing and impacting families in the Opelika/Auburn and surrounding community. The church is currently in a season of revitalization and is laying the foundation for effective ministry in the next season of her life as an independent Methodist church.

For more information, check us out at www.firstopelika.org or www.facebook.com/firstopelika