MPact 2025 is in a new location and at a new time. We’re meeting at the Copper King Hotel and Convention Center in Butte, starting at 1pm on Thursday, February 20, and ending at 5:00 pm on Friday, February 21. It’s going to be a fantastic event! I’ve been looking forward to it for months. Please note the date change, … Read More
Church Planting in Whitefish: The Sparkman Family
The Sparkman family has moved from Texas to Whitefish, Montana in hopes of planting a new church there. Tell us about your family. My wife, Michele, and I have been married for 21 years and have four kids ages 16, 13, 11, and 7 (two boys and two girls). We love to be outside adventuring whether that is ultra trail … Read More
A Renewing Culture
I love the book of 1 Thessalonians because it reveals a spiritually renewing culture. The life of this church was marked by its work of faith, their labor of love, and their steadfast hope. When the gospel came to them, the Holy Spirit brought deep conviction, and the power of God to save souls was evident. In submitting to Christ … Read More
Ministry Reflection and Forward Thinking
I’m sitting here at my desk with a heart of gratitude for God’s favor in ministry as we come down the home stretch with the peddle to the metal and the engine roaring to finish strong through the Christmas season. As a pastor it has been a full and challenging year dealing with hard things that would check the oil … Read More
Montana Southern Baptist Women
Montana Southern Baptist Women (MSBW) engages women affiliated with Montana Southern Baptist Convention churches in mission-oriented activities. The MSBW leadership team is enthusiastic about the opportunities available in 2025 for all MTSBC women to participate in mission work. Currently, the team is seeking three new members to enhance its initiative. 1. Social Media Editor: We want an individual who can … Read More
A Clash of Cultures
“I was dating a girl from a cross-town school, and she got pregnant. Her parents were not going to be happy that she was pregnant at 17 years old. I demanded that she get an abortion.” Suffering from years of guilt, Tyler faced consequences from “one of those deep sins you lock in the basement and say I will knowingly … Read More
First Person: I’m Asking
By Paul ChitwoodPresident, International Mission Board Because this year’s Lottie Moon Christmas Offering is the most important offering in the history of the International Mission Board, I am asking every church to give 10% more to the IMB this year than you gave last year. If every church raises their giving by just 10%, we can fully support our Southern … Read More
It’s simple: VOTE
My brothers and sisters, It’s very simple, for four years you’ve been complaining and praying about how bad things are. Today, you have a chance to do something about it. Vote. Even if you can’t bring yourself to vote for someone for president, you can still vote to stop abortion up to the moment of birth from being added to … Read More
Renew Montana
I believe the heart of church revitalization is a culture of spiritual renewal. This conviction leads me to also believe that that God can transform any church that is completely surrendered to Him. No matter what the size, a church that pursues a spiritually healthy culture will thrive. In this environment the love of God compels us, and the glory … Read More
Replanting as a Family
By Caleb Duncan When I was 12 years old, I saw down in the living room with my mom, dad, brother and sister. My dad had called a family powwow, and it seemed important. “Kids,” he said,” Me and your mother love you all. And I want you to know that God is calling your dad to serve another church.” … Read More