One thing pastors often fail to do well is to take some time of Sabbath and Sabbatical. Times of rest and refreshing are so important to our long-term health but the pressing needs of ministry priorities and life responsibilities often drown out the crying of our soul. This is even more prevalent among our bi-vocational pastors who manage full-time jobs … Read More
What to Do When You Want to Give Up
Originally published by pastors.com on July 23, 2019 I hear from pastors all the time who are ready to give up. They’re tired. They’re frustrated. They feel like they’ve failed their family, their congregation—and God. Any veteran church leader has experienced discouragement. In fact, some of us have been through several trying seasons. It’s not a sin to get discouraged—it … Read More
Montana Pastor Builds Community
Ken Bell was raised in a non-Christian home and was saved only after attending church with the woman he later married. Ken credits his growth in Christ to being able to attend a small group with other believers who loved the Lord and showed him how to follow Christ. He worked as a wildland fire fighter during this time in … Read More
Paul and Myra – Faithful Servants of the Lord
If you want to learn about faithfulness in ministry and the pastorate in Montana, look no further than Pastor Paul and Myra Roueche of Butte. Paul and Myra have just completed 29 years of devoted servanthood and pastoring within the Treasure State Baptist Association (TSBA). On Tuesday evening, September 18, the TSBA, Butte Area, Pastor’s Encouragement Network celebrated the retirement … Read More
Montana City Pastor Loving People Locally and Internationally
Jason and Michele Smith moved to Montana City to start their ministry with South Hills Baptist Fellowship in August, 2015. Born and raised in Wyoming, Jason accepted Jesus as his Savior at a very young age and committed to a future of preaching while he was still in high school. After graduation, he completed three years at Casper College before … Read More