In the early years of my church planting experience, I was very frustrated by the many Christians I encountered who wouldn’t consider coming to our church plant because we didn’t have the kinds of programs they were looking for. There was a fledgling youth program, a small choir, occasional community outreach initiatives, and the like, but nothing like many of … Read More
MTSBC Recruits at the 2017 SBC Annual Meeting
For the second year in a row, MTSBC has hosted an information booth at the Annual Meeting of the Southern Baptist Convention. This years’ meeting was held at the Convention Center in Phoenix, Arizona. The theme for the meeting was “Pray for Such a Time as This.” Over 5,000 messengers attended the convention. Those who helped “man” the booth included … Read More
Summer Missionary Spotlight
This summer, students from around the nation will be serving in a Montana church near you as a Student Missionary. Fifteen students in 7 churches, to be exact. Recently, I visited with Pastor Stan Bricker of Valley Baptist Church in Huntley and his Student Missionary Brian Cordle to hear about their experience in the Student Missionary program. Here are some … Read More
Get Real West Recap
“One of the girls who got saved last night is in our group!” “The students were very open, hungry and responsive to the Word of God. To top it all off, you have an amazing group volunteers and youth pastors!” – Matt M. (Speaker) “The unity and support of the group was very encouraging.” These are just a few of … Read More
Whatever You are Facing, God is Greater
I’m sure I’m not the only one who thinks this is the best time of year. I know, it gets mighty cold, but the weather is a circumstance, and we all know we must not let our circumstances dictate how we feel. For those in Christ, challenging circumstances are an opportunity to demonstrate the power of God. In Christ, we … Read More
Candy Jam Craze
Candy Jam at Capstone Church (Helena) Caleb Groteluschen, Lead Pastor at Capstone Church I am totally unprepared for this. The thought must have been tattooed on my forehead around 5 p.m. on October 31, just 30 short minutes before Candy Jam was scheduled to begin. There were already about 100 guests gathered in the foyer of our venue – the … Read More
Churches Helping Churches
It is exciting when churches are willing to come alongside other churches and help when the need arises. That is what makes being a follower of Jesus and a part of a church such an awesome thing. That is what makes us who we are, “churches associating together to help one another in the name and power of Jesus.” You … Read More
Elevate Training Schedule
DECEMBER December 3 | Glasgow – Calvary Baptist Church, 100 Highland Avenue December 8 | Bozeman – Crossroads Church, 111 Arrowhead Trail December 9 | Missoula – Outdoorsmen Church, 12208 Pulpmill Road December 9 | Great Falls – Crossroads Memorial Church, 1700 Marketplace Drive December 10 | Miles City – Valley Community Church, 1004 N. Sewell Ave FEBRUARY February 4 … Read More
Lou Sherril Obituary
Lou Sherrill Nov. 13, 1930 – Oct. 30, 2016 Lou Ramsey Sherrill, 85, died October 30, 2016, in Wilmington, NC. Services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, November 5, at Bethel Baptist Church, Statesville, NC. Mrs. Sherrill was born in South Bosque, TX, daughter of Jim and Mary Ramsey. She graduated from McGregor High School, then went on to … Read More