Our country is getting back to normal quickly. Masks are becoming a thing of the past and so is social distancing. This means we can start getting together with people again. One of the greatest needs our churches have as people begin feeling comfortable with being around others is to resume our evangelism efforts. The most effective form of evangelism … Read More
Choosing the Important Over the Urgent
Charles Hummel wrote a booklet entitled Tyranny of the Urgent. In it he shares about the tension that exists between things that are truly important and things that are seemingly urgent. His conclusion was that seemingly urgent things in our lives frequently overcome the most important things in our lives. This led him to coin the phrase, tyranny of the urgent, which … Read More
Who Has Your Back?
There is nothing more comforting than a friend or family group who has your best interest at heart. You know that no matter what you are facing, you can count on them to support and encourage you. They are a GRACE ZONE, because they understand what you are facing, and they sincerely care about you. In pastor life, these types … Read More
Maximizing Momentum and Mobilizing Church Planters in Montana
Partnerships are vital to the work of church planting in Montana. A group of pastors from Missouri has invested in our Montana church planters. They are helping to create momentum and further mobilize God-called men and women for the advancement of the gospel in Big Sky country. A true cooperative effort has begun, and we are experiencing partnership at a … Read More
Leaving a Legacy
Richard William Covington, age 80 of Huntley, MT passed away at his home surrounded by family on February 21, 2022. Richard was born on March 19, 1941 in Detroit, MI to Richard and Emma Covington. He graduated from Bald Knob High School in Arkansas in 1959. Richard married Mary “Sue” Burrus on April 4, 1960. During their 61 year marriage, … Read More
Send Relief partnership strengthens response in Eastern Europe
By IMB/Send Relief Staff, posted March 30, 2022 in SBC News, Send Relief As the shared compassion ministry of the International Mission Board (IMB) and the North American Mission Board (NAMB), Send Relief is working through a vast network of IMB missionaries, field partners and local churches to care for Ukrainian refugees across Eastern Europe. The IMB’s long-term relationships in Ukraine have aided Send Relief … Read More