Revs. Joshua and Charla Stiles both grew up in Christ Gospel churches. At the time of his birth, Rev. Stiles’s grandfather was the pastor at Christ Gospel Church in Hurst Texas. Sis. Stiles’s family came from Christ Gospel Church in Puxico Missouri, however she was born and raised in Jeffersonville, Indiana.
Rev. Stiles left for Army Basic training 4 days after his 18th birthday in 1999, and served on active duty until 2008. He served a year's tour in Iraq from 2003-2004, and completed his service with 3 years as a recruiter. Most recently, he and his wife pastored Christ Gospel Church of Hattiesburg, Mississippi for almost 4 years. Before and during that time, he worked with property management companies for both multifamily and student housing. He enjoys building things, and sharing the truth of Jesus' love for mankind. Sis.Stiles works as a hospice care STNA, and before that she worked as a CNA in long term care facilities and in home private care. She has a great ministry and love for the sick and elderly. The love she has for Jesus and her fellow humans shines through her interactions with everyone she meets. The Stiles have 4 children, and were appointed the pastors at Christ Gospel Church, Mansfield, Ohio, in September 2022. They served in several roles while members of the Headquarters Church in Jeffersonville Indiana to include Deacon and Deaconess, nursery worker, Assistant Associate Pastors, Safety and Security, and volunteered their time to serve anytime there was a need. |