What an exciting year! Everywhere we go in the state, pastors are telling us of new outreach ideas they have. They’re also sharing what they’re doing with us so we can share them with others. I believe we are moving into a very exciting time. If you go to the Go Montana forum, you’ll see that we are already beginning … Read More
We’re Here to Serve You
MPact 2019 was a great success! Our evaluations came back with the most consistent high marks we’ve had since I came to Montana. I think that means we did our job. We equipped our people and ministered to our leaders so that our churches can make a better impact for the gospel in our communities. And, ultimately, that’s why our … Read More
It’s Not Too Late for MPact
This year MPact is about helping leaders lead. We are bringing in many nationally recognized leaders to spend time with us for two days. Dr. Ed Litton, pastor of Redemption Church in Mobile, Alabama, is a well-respected leader in Southern Baptist life. He is sought after regularly for his counsel on growing and leading churches. He’s also a successful church … Read More
It’s Time to Go, Montana
With the new year comes a new initiative for the churches of the Montana Southern Baptist Convention. Last September, you voted to move us into a new three-year mobilization effort called Go Montana. We have officially kicked it off with the launch of a web site designed solely for the purpose of helping each of our churches to think of … Read More
Wishing You a Merry Christmas
We’re counting down the days till Christmas. In addition to the opportunity to celebrate the birth of Jesus and enjoy time with family and friends, Christmas serves as a reminder of some important things. For example, Christmas reminds us of the great price God paid to rescue us from the penalty of our sin. It remains a source of wonderful … Read More
The Montana Missions Offering: Helping Each Other
It’s hard to believe we’re already coming to the end of the year. I’ve been so busy, I hardly noticed the months flying by. Now, we’re all getting ready for holiday mode. And it’s a wonderful mode. Soon we’ll be celebrating God’s bountiful provision for us over a sumptuous Thanksgiving meal and then before we have time to stop and … Read More
Lets Go, Montana
I’m looking forward to Refresh 2018 in Helena. Next week, we will come together to celebrate God’s work among us. It’s hard to believe that I’m already about to complete my second year as Executive Director of our Convention. It has been fantastic serving the Lord with you and serving you and your churches. I feel like I have gotten … Read More
Evangelism: The Starting Point
Jesus expected His church to be on the go. His commission to His followers was to “go and make disciples” (Matt. 28:19). Greek scholars tell us that this sentence isn’t actually a command but an expectation. Literally, Jesus said, “As you are going, make disciples.” The command isn’t on the going part but on the making disciples part. We are … Read More
It’s Time to Tell Helena
If you could do only one thing to change someone’s life forever, what would you do for him or her? That could be a long list to prioritize. I can tell you that I’ve tried a lot of things to help change people’s lives and I’m convinced that the thing that has the best chance of changing someone’s life now, … Read More
I’m Back from Dallas, Texas
Well, the annual meeting of Southern Baptists has ended. I found things to celebrate and things to contemplate from those days with so many of my Southern Baptist brothers and sisters. Much of my pondering derives from the election of Dr. J. D. Greear as president of the Southern Baptist Convention. I believe Dr. Greear’s election marks the beginning of … Read More