By Jimmy Scroggins Culture can be a nebulous term and is not easily defined in the context of any organization, including the church. Culture is what it feels like to be a part of your church. It’s more caught than taught, and it’s always mediated through leadership over time. Leaders must think carefully about how we want our churches to feel. … Read More
EDITORIAL: Your state convention helps churches reach your state and our world for Christ
My first international mission trip took place on a farm in central Kentucky. As a new pastor in the community, I found myself interacting often with migrant workers from Central and South America. And I soon realized that most were spiritually lost. From conversations with farmers, I learned many of them were as concerned as I was about the eternal … Read More
Think Churches and Religious Schools Will Be Safe from the “Equality Act”? Think Again.
You might expect churches and religious schools, of all places, to remain safe from the government’s meddling hands. Our Constitution does guarantee religious freedom, after all. But if the “Equality Act” is passed, not even churches and religious schools will be safe from the government’s reach. The deceptively named Equality Act was introduced in both houses of Congress in March … Read More
Invest in your future while investing in God’s Kingdom
Investing with Church Finance Corporation allows you to… *Increase the resources God has entrusted to you *Earn a highly competitive rate of return *Provide funds for churches to further kingdom work Investments start for as little as $500 and earn 1.80% 1-year to 7-year maturity investments earn from 2.30% to 4.55% (bonus rates available) Loan participations may earn higher … Read More
I’m Ready for Some Refreshing
Our Fall meeting is aptly named Refresh. I’m ready for some of that. My guess is that you are, too. The summers in Montana are loaded with activity. Our families are busy, and our churches are busier all summer long. Soon, we’ll be gearing up for the holidays. In between the summer crush and the holiday busyness, we have opportunity … Read More
Love. Hope. Music. Fun.
In the summer of 2016, a man from Hamilton, MT with a burden for lost souls contacted the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association and made a passionate plea for a “Crusade” to be held in Montana. This cry for help kicked off a series of exploratory trips by the BGEA to determine the receptivity of the churches in Montana to hosting … Read More
Spiritual Health and Leadership
Recently, our Montana church planters had the opportunity to engage in a short video call with Senior Associate Pastor of FBC Orlando, Danny de Armas. In a few minutes he shared eight leadership fundamentals that are beneficial for anyone in ministry to consider. The following is a brief synopsis of these “nuggets.” Collaborate – surround yourself with the smartest people … Read More
Sending Kids to College in MT?
Are you sending any students from your congregation to college in Montana for the first time or back for another year? There’s no better way to insure their faith stays vibrant and alive next semester than getting them connected with other believers. And perhaps the best person to help them connect is a local pastor or ministry leader. Below are … Read More
Worship Banned at the Civic Center? Why One New Church Filed a Lawsuit against Its Town
Starting a new church is no easy task. You need to put together a launch team, fundraise, and advertise. You have paperwork to fill out and bylaws to draft. And then, of course, you need to find a place to worship. Unfortunately, finding a temporary home proved to be a bit more difficult than one new church bargained for. And … Read More