Over the past several months, our Executive Director Search Committee has been prayerfully, carefully, and unanimously walking through a process that has required wisdom, patience, and deep dependence on the Lord. What began as a season of transition has become a season of anticipation. Through interviews, conversations, references, and now the beginning of our Campfire Conversations around the state, we … Read More
A Seismic Shift
In Acts 4, Peter and John recount their confrontation with the ruling council where they declared the authority of Jesus in healing a lamed beggar. They were threatened not to speak in His name, yet they refuted the religious leaders and declared they must obey God rather than man. When released, they reported back to the church and they “lifted … Read More
Churches Plant Churches in Montana
Across Montana we are seeing churches step up and begin to take local ownership for planting new churches and replanting churches that have closed. I am driven by one mission: helping churches plant churches across Montana everywhere for everyone. My desire is to see new churches reach the lost with the gospel, make disciples and then develop leaders to be … Read More
Montanan Enrollment Growing in Baptist Seminary Graduate Programs
Photo Credit: NOBTS Communications Staff A recent study found that there were twenty Montanans enrolled in Spring 2025 as degree-seeking students in master’s and doctoral programs at the six Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) seminaries and the Canadian National Baptist Convention’s (CNBC) seminary. The Spring 2026 count has climbed to twenty-five—a 25 percent increase in one year. Understanding how students hailing … Read More
MSBW Mission Trip 2026
Date: April 8-14, 2026, Springfield, Missouri Missouri WMU Missions Celebration Mission activities with two Ministry Sites in the area: Travelers are responsible for their travel arrangements/costs to and from Springfield. Some people are planning to drive from Billings. If you want to ride with them, contact Mandi McCraw at 662-213-2369 or mandim8379@yahoo.com. We will coordinate schedules with our team members. Trip Cost Includes: – Lodging/Hotel in … Read More
Blessings in Uganda 2026
When God called me to serve as associate pastor in Libby around 25 years ago, I can remember many times being offered opportunities to go on mission trips around the world, but I never felt the desire to do so. I participated in several local trips within a few hours of home and went to Canada a few times, but … Read More
Church-planting sacrifices shared by the whole family
By Karen L. Willoughby, posted January 29, 2026 in Church Planting, Family GLENDIVE, Mont. – When a pastor is called to a new place of ministry, he takes his family with him. That might not affect the toddlers in the family, but what about teenagers? What about the pastor’s wife? David Stahlman has been a bivocational pastor for 17 years, always in small churches. His … Read More
The Next Chapter God is Writing
Hey Montana Baptists, Not long ago, I was driving across our beautiful state, somewhere between Laurel and Lewistown, when I saw one of those old wooden church signs on the side of the road. It wasn’t fancy, just a few faded boards, a cross on top, and the words “Jesus Christ is Lord.” That simple sign reminded me again what … Read More
9 Essentials of a Faithful and Effective Leader
To reach Montana with the gospel, our churches need to make disciples and develop leaders. What’s your real motivation for developing disciples and leaders? If making disciples and developing leaders is a phase or a short-term project that grows out of pain, then it will not be priority. You can cultivate and set the culture when you catch a vision for building … Read More
Life-giving Prayer
An essential element to experiencing spiritual renewal within a church body is a vibrant and meaningful life of prayer that shapes its culture. This life of prayer emanates from each soul that is abiding in Christ and enjoying His presence within their daily routines. It also permeates every aspect of church life, as the people of God gather intentionally and … Read More