MPact is just a couple weeks away. If you haven’t made your hotel reservation yet, you need to do that immediately. We’re running out of rooms! You can find all the information you need at www.mtsbc.org/mpact/. While you’re there, look over the schedule. It includes all the breakouts. We have some really great breakouts planned. Below is the whole list … Read More
3:16 on 3/16 Evangelism Day
Montana pastors, join me and fellow leaders from across the country for Evangelism Day! This year, Sunday, March 16, is being designated as “3:16 on 3/16” by NAMB. They’ve put together fantastic resources for you to utilize within your church. There’s no better opportunity for congregations nationwide to unite on this special day to spread the Gospel. John 3:16, one … Read More
406 Sunday – A Day of Prayer for Spiritual Renewal
The number 406 has a special meaning to those who love Montana. It’s not just our area code; it’s part of our collective identity. It’s a symbol that is embraced by proud Montanans and tourists alike. It is displayed on t-shirts, stickers, and embedded into logos as an image of the uniqueness of Big Sky Country. Over the last few … 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. MPact: We are looking forward to seeing you at MPact. There will be some amazing ministry opportunities shared with you that will … Read More
CP giving 3 percent below budget goals year to date
NASHVILLE (BP) – Cooperative Program giving was 6.83 percent below the budget goal in January, while designated giving was slightly above the same number from the previous year. Southern Baptists gave just over $17.7 million through CP during the third month of the fiscal year. The budget target was $19 million. Year-to-date CP receipts are by 2.99 percent below budget … Read More
MPACT 2025: Get Ready
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