Do you know of any college age young adults, ages 18-25 who are looking for a purposeful summer job? Ridgecrest Conference Center in Ridgecrest, North Carolina is looking for people who have an authentic and growing relationship with Jesus to serve alongside them. They offer paid positions and provide free housing and meals. Programs run for 9-16 weeks, and they … Read More
All the Workers You Need
Our Missouri Partnership kicks off officially on January 1. From the wonderful reception we have already received, I believe we can expect a very dynamic relationship with Missouri Baptists. When Lee Merck and Steve Fowler attended the annual Missouri Convention meeting a couple months ago, they were wonderfully welcomed. There was all kinds of interest in the work of our … Read More
Regional Children’s Ministry Workshop
Over the last several years, Child Evangelism Fellowship of Montana has become a great ministry partner. Many of our MTSBC churches have experienced a 5 Day Club in their community and know their commitment to excellence. Our pastors have seen their excitement in sharing the Gospel in creative and compelling ways. Everything CEF does is rooted in Scripture and they have a great … Read More
Uniting in Prayer, Creating Spiritual Synergy in the MTSBC
You may have read the following illustration before: “One of the largest, strongest horses in the world is the Belgian draft horse. Competitions are held to see which horse can pull the most, and one Belgian can pull 8,000 pounds. The strength involved in this is hard to imagine. So then, we can speculate what would happen if we hooked … Read More
It’s ACP Time Again!
By now, your church should have received your Annual Church Profile (ACP) materials in the mail. Although this seems like a mundane and even unnecessary detail in your mission to advance the kingdom of God, here are some reasons why it is important: • Numbers can help us strategize, plan, and know where God is working.• They can also show … Read More
FIRST-PERSON: Engaging the next generation on mental health
By Shane Pruitt, posted November 19, 2020 in Mental Health ALPHARETTA, Ga. (BP) – According to a recent Barna study, half of 18-year-olds in the U.S. report anxiety and fear of failure, and about 40 percent say they often feel sad or depressed. Thirty-four percent of young people say they feel lonely and isolated from others. The church in America is undoubtedly doing a … Read More
Pandemic Heightens Need to Engage Local Communities
By Trennis Henderson, posted November 17, 2020 in Woman’s Missionary Union V. J. Sanchez doesn’t mince words when she describes the significance of Christian Women’s Job Corps and Christian Men’s Job Corps in the life of a local church or community. “I believe that every community should have a Christian Women’s/Christian Men’s Job Corps because of the great need across the United States,” she … Read More
Yellowstone Christian College Board unanimously elects president
By Norm Miller BILLINGS, Mont. — By unanimous vote, the Yellowstone Christian College Board of Directors on October 31 elected Dr. Marvin Jones as the school’s eighth president. He will begin his new role on December 7. Jones officially transitions in December to take the YCC helm as he leaves Louisiana College (SBC) in Pineville. During his tenure there since … Read More
The Latest on the Montana COVID Restrictions
Many of us suspected that we would see a spike in COVID infections as the weather got colder and that Governor Bullock would respond. Today, he responded with new guidance for the state. However, there is better news for churches. Today’s directive includes this language: “This Directive does not alter existing requirements for houses of worship. Faith leaders are urged … Read More
God’s Divine Detours
Things aren’t as bad as you might be thinking they are. As we move into the cold, dark, winter months, it could be easy to allow the unusual challenges and set-backs of this COVID-riddled year to drive us to despair. Let me encourage you to look beyond the things Satan wants you to see and fix your eyes firmly on … Read More