If you ask Morris Hill about what God is doing in St. Regis, MT, he couldn’t be more excited. The church is growing, leaders are being developed, and souls are being saved! He says ministry right now is “wild and wide-open” as they prepare for mission teams this summer. Like many churches, New Day Fellowship uses the summer months to engage their … Read More
Raise Expectations!
In Matthew 4:19, Jesus called His first disciples. He said… “Come, follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.” This calling was a personal invitation to know Him, to live in relationship with Him, and to join Him in His mission. This incredible life changing, paradigm shifting invitation from the Messiah also came with a cost. A true disciple … Read More
The Road Home
As the new year began, Park City Baptist Church began a new chapter in the life of their church by calling Chris and Traci Rafferty and their family. For Traci, this is a return home. She was raised in a Catholic home and attended Billings West High School. She was saved at Calvary Baptist Church in Laurel in 1992 and attended … 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
Rocky Boy – A Go Montana Story
When Pastor Chris Richards of Immanuel Baptist Church in Havre was asked to begin preaching at Chief Cornerstone Fellowship in Box Elder, he knew this new calling would be filled with unique challenges and incredible opportunities. One of his goals was to develop and empower indigenous leaders and three have emerged as faithful men with a heart for their community. … Read More
God’s Hand at Work!
Over the last 6 months, Pastor Jeff Phillips and First Baptist Church in Thompson Falls have been immersed in building a new auditorium. So, how does a church of 75 build a new facility during a pandemic that will hold up to 300 people? It is with great faith, steadfast devotion, and a lot of perseverance. For those who have … Read More
To Mask or Not to Mask, That’s Not the Right Question
Over the last few months, the unity of some of our churches has been threatened. In the midst of a pandemic, social unrest, and divisive election year politics, our culture has spiraled into turmoil. Tensions are high. As followers of Jesus, we are not immune to having our emotions inflamed by what we believe is right and wrong in our country. … Read More
Don’t Grow Weary in Doing Well
Early on in our ministry in Montana, my wife and I were easily discouraged. We were certain of God’s call. We were prayerful. We were relational in our approach and we were faithful to teach and share the Truth of Scripture. We were experiencing God’s presence and provision, but we were not seeing much spiritual fruit. Planting and growing a … Read More
On the Road Again!
If this phrase brings back memories of a song, then you are singing it in your head right now! Yes, it’s a Willie Nelson song, so it’s not known for spiritual truth. However, like any country song, it shares a story and this one conveys his desire to make music with his friends. This is his passion and he is … Read More
A Covenant With My Eyes
The pervasiveness of pornography in our culture is having devastating consequences in our society. It is a “secret sin” which flourishes in the dark, yet its toll on the souls of men is unraveling families. What is so alarming is that researchers say that 68% of American men who attend a local evangelical church access porn on a regular basis, … Read More