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
Hong Kong Christians fear China persecution
HONG KONG (BP) — A proposed extradition law sparking violent protests at Hong Kong’s airport would make it easier for China to persecute Hong Kong Christians, a religious freedom advocate told Baptist Press. Hong Kong police used teargas and rubber bullets to disperse protesters across the city.Screen capture from CBS NewsChristians, who comprise about 10 percent of Hong Kong residents, … Read More
Capstone Church
Hello all, If you are anything like us, you are well into the thick of summer activities. Here in Helena it means that people cram everything outdoors into about a 3 month window. For Capstone it means busy summer outreach and church fellowship. There a few things to update you on since my last update. On Mothers Day, we dedicated … Read More
Crossover Kalispell is Coming
On Saturday, October 5, we will hold our second Crossover event. This time we’ll be reaching people in the Kalispell area. Named after the same event the Southern Baptist Convention has been holding for years now, Crossover reminds us of the vision the Apostle Paul had one night. Luke tells us: During the night Paul had a vision in which … Read More
A Respite for the Soul and Reaching Out for Help
One thing pastors often fail to do well is to take some time of Sabbath and Sabbatical. Times of rest and refreshing are so important to our long-term health but the pressing needs of ministry priorities and life responsibilities often drown out the crying of our soul. This is even more prevalent among our bi-vocational pastors who manage full-time jobs … Read More
College – The Most Strategic Ministry?
Do you remember your college years? Do you wish there was more gospel presence or less during that time? For many young adults, college is the first time out of their parent’s home; quite far from that home in some cases. During college, many will meet lifelong friends, future spouses, cement their priorities/world view and make Ramen Noodles one of … Read More
God is Good…All the Time
God is good…all the time. And all the time…God is good. This is something you frequently hear at Trinity Baptist Church in Billings Heights. It was the first Sunday morning in March when the members at TBC voted on a goal for the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering. “Well, we stretched ourselves last year when we set a goal of $2,500.00. … Read More
What to Do When You Want to Give Up
Originally published by pastors.com on July 23, 2019 I hear from pastors all the time who are ready to give up. They’re tired. They’re frustrated. They feel like they’ve failed their family, their congregation—and God. Any veteran church leader has experienced discouragement. In fact, some of us have been through several trying seasons. It’s not a sin to get discouraged—it … Read More
Governing Documents: Protecting your church or putting it at risk?
What is the state of your church’s governing documents? Incomplete, out-of-date, in need of review? Maybe you’re not sure what state they are in, or maybe your church recently updated them – but an attorney wasn’t involved. Your church’s governing documents, such as your employment policies, bylaws, constitution, facility use policy, and others, are important. They can either provide legal … Read More