Meet Our Church Planters
The Bakers
Summit Life Church (Whitefish, Montana)
The Bakers have made Whitefish Montana home as they plant Summit Life Church in Northwest Montana. Arriving to 4 feet of snow in January of 2015 the Bakers have fallen in love with the people of Whitefish. Chris and Kim were married in 1992 and have two boys, Andrew and Samuel. Chris is a native of Alabama and Kim is a midwest girl.
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The Brunsons
Expedition Church (Livingston, Montana)
The Brunson family consists of Darryl and Veronica Brunson, who have been married since 1990. They have one daughter, Rivers, who lives in Mobile, Alabama and works for the University of Mobile. They have two sons, Jake and Tucker, that are helping plant Expedition Church.
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The Groteluschens
Capstone Church (Helena, Montana)
The Groteluschens are planting Capstone Church in Helena, Montana. Caleb and Courtney Groteluschen had their firstborn, Grayson, after arriving in Montana. They now have a daughter, Lyla, also.
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The Tabers
Gracepoint Church (Billings, Montana)
The Taber family planted Gracepoint Church in the Billings Heights area in the Winter of 2019. Both native Montanan’s, Jim and Brandi have a heart to reach their community with the hope of Christ in a way that leaves a legacy of faith in their state. They were married in August of 2001 and have 2 boys Jeremie (2010) and Mason (2011).
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The Finleys
Refuge Church (Joliet, Montana)
John and Jessica both grew up in Montana and have lived in the Joliet area since 2014. They have seven kids: Brielle, Thorlan, Leeland, Kailee, Rylan, Jackson, and Gracie. Along with their large family, they have been involved in the foster care community and have a heart for vulnerable children and families.
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