MPact Montana

March 5-6, 2026

Billings Hotel & Convention Center

Billings, Montana

MPACT MONTANA is an annual MTSBC conference held in the spring every year. MPact is high energy with breakout sessions available to help you take your ministry to the next level. MPact begins on Thursday, March 5 and goes through Friday afternoon. Please register if you plan to attend.

This year, we are going to hold MPACT 2026 at the Billings Hotel & Convention Center in Billings. The address is 1223 Mullowney Lane, Billings.

Featured Speaker

Pastor Chris Dixon

Lead Pastor of First Baptist Church Bentonville, AR

Chris Dixon is the Senior Pastor of First Bentonville in Northwest Arkansas. Located in the heart of downtown, First Bentonville focuses on engaging the neighbors and nations to make disciples and reach people with the good news of Jesus. As a pastor, speaker and leader, Chris has a driven desire to influence and encourage the church to reach its full potential.

Pastor Chris and his wife Amy, have three children all serving the Lord and four grandchildren. They continue to impact their community and lead people to a growing and dynamic faith in Jesus Christ.

Hotel

Billings Hotel & Convention Center

The Billings Hotel & Convention Center is a full service, newly renovated facility with 232 rooms and suites while offering the largest indoor convention space under one roof in Montana! Within the facility we offer on-site dining, a lounge and casino. Our restaurant, Mama Jo’s, features a diverse menu at affordable prices. In addition, we offer a hot tub and large indoor swimming pool with two amusement-style waterslides that children of all ages love! We take pride in our clean, comfortable sleeping rooms. We also feature romantic one-room hot tub suites and beautiful two-room suites featuring a gas fireplace, living room and a patio. Laundry and valet facilities are available along with a business station, fitness center and complimentary WIFI.

Use the code 128954 when booking for the MTSBC Room Block. Rooms are $129.00 plus tax. We will book rooms for MTSBC Pastors if you have marked that on your registration. The deadline for this rate is February 11.

billingshotelmt.com
406-248-7151
Directions

Fairfield Inn and Suites Butte

Travel with confidence at Fairfield by Marriott®. You'll find all you need for an easy, comfortable stay - smartly designed guest rooms and lobbies, free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel and start your day with our free, hot breakfast.

Rooms are $140.00 plus tax.

Room Block Reservation Link

Directions

Schedule

MARCH 5 (Thursday)

11:30-7:00 pm Registration

1:00 pm General Session 1
Worship - Crossway Baptist Church Worship Team
Message by Pastor Chris Dixon
2:00 pm Break
2:15 pm Breakout Session 1
Security/Safety - Marty Malone
Calling out the Called - Dave Howeth
Strengthening Communities - Steve Scanson
Pastors' Wives Breakout, Part 1 - Amy Dixon
3:30 pm Break
3:45 pm Breakout Session 2
Excellence in Worship - Tanner Payton
First Impressions - Virginia Powers
Prayer and Renewal - Darren Hales
Pastors' Wives Breakout , Part 2 - Amy Dixon

5:00 pm Dinner (on your own)

7:00 pm General Session 2
Worship - Crossway Baptist Church Worship Team
Message by Pastor Chris Dixon
8:30 pm Dismiss

8:30 pm Dessert Fellowship
Meet and Greet with Dr. Mikey Mewborn

MARCH 6 (Friday)

8:30 am General Session 3
Worship - Crossway Baptist Church Worship Team
Message by Pastor Chris Dixon
10:00 am Break
10:15 am Affinity Time

11:30 am Lunch

1:15 pm Q&A with Dr. Mikey Mewborn
2:15 pm Break
2:30 pm Breakout Session 3
Next Gen/Youth Ministry - Nathan Payton
Leading Renewal and Revitalization -
JimBo Stewart & Darren Hales
Making Vision a Reality - Chris Dixon
3:45 pm Break
4:00 pm General Session 4
Worship - Crossway Baptist Church Worship Team
Message by Dr. Mikey Mewborn
MTSBC Business Session
6:00 pm Dismiss

Breakout Session Details

Pulpits, Parenting & Living in a Fishbowl

MIKE AND CHERYL KOLESAR

Frictionless Families

This talk will help equip ministry families with the tools and principles they need to create a home of peace and respect while balancing the demands of ministry. Its principles and advice are vetted and biblical. Join us to be equipped and inspired to lead your flock and love your family.

Mike and Cheryl are both educators, the founders of TELOS One Day Academy, and the directors of FrictionLessFamilies.com.

Session Times

THU 2:15-3:30 PM
THU 3:45-5:00 PM

Supporting the Church to Boldly Speak the Truth

GENA MCFARLAND

Alliance Defending Freedom

The Alliance Defending Freedom is one of the most significant Christian public policy advocacy groups in the country. You will want to hear Gena discuss how ADF is working with the new Trump administration, legal and legislative updates, and proactively protecting your church’s religious freedom.

Gena is the Regional Manager for ADF’s Church and Ministry Alliance, www.adflegal.org.

Session Time

THU 2:15-3:30 PM

Renew Montana: Pursuing a Culture of Spiritual Renewal

DAVE HOWE/DARREN HALES

At the heart of church revitalization is spiritual renewal. This conviction asserts that God can transform any church that is completely surrendered to Him. Using the principles of Flickering Lamps by Henry Blackaby, this breakout will enable you to access the health of your church and unpack the essential steps to pursue a culture of continual renewal.

Darren is the MTSBC Church Strengthening Director.

Dave is the pastor of Madison Valley Baptist Church, Ennis.

Session Times

THU 2:15-3:30 PM
FRI 10:30-11:45 AM

Relying on God: The Power of Worship-Based Prayer

JEREMY BOURNE

Bethel Baptist Church, Billings

Ministry is hard. Really hard. At one point the Apostle Paul compares his ministry to a death sentence- but then says the challenges of ministry teach us to rely on God not ourselves. This breakout will equip and encourage you to prioritize Scripture based prayers to renew your soul and empower your ministry.

Jeremy is the pastor of Bethel Baptist Church, Billings.

Session Time

THU 3:45-5:00 PM

Getting the Most Out of Your Mission Teams

DARRYL BRUNSON

Expedition Church, Livingston

Mission teams make tremendous contributions to the life and ministry of a church if they are utilized well. Pastor Brunson utilizes dozens of mission teams every year as part of his church’s outreach to Livingston. Come learn how to get the most productivity out of your mission teams and ensure they come back next year, too.

Darryl is the founding pastor of Expedition Church, Livingston.

Session Time

THU 3:45-5:00 PM

Pastors' Wives Breakout

JENNA HALLOCK/DENISE DUKE

As pastors’ wives, we desire spiritual renewal for both ourselves and our congregations. Come hear Jenna Hallock share her story and the lessons she learned as the Lord renewed their congregation in Colorado. This will be a two-session continuous breakout.

Jenna is Pastor Mark Hallock’s wife and a Coach with Alongside Ministry Wives, www.AlongsideMinistryWives.com.

Session Times

FRI 9:00-10:15 AM (Part 1)
FRI 10:30-11:45 AM (Part 2)

Calling Out the Called

DAVE HOWETH

God chooses to work through His people to accomplish His eternal purpose. Discover how God calls you and others to make a difference. In this breakout discover ways God calls out the called in your church to serve as volunteers, disciples, and ministry leaders. Walk away with steps on how God calls the called in our churches and learn how to join the Lord in developing laborers for the harvest.

Dave is the Send Network Church Planting Leader for Montana.

Session Time

FRI 9:00-10:15 AM

Becoming a Multiplying Church

MARK HALLOCK

Calvary Church, Englewood, CO

Calvary Church, Englewood, CO, could be called the “poster church” for what it means to be a multiplying church. Under the leadership of Pastor Mark Hallock, the church has gone from a struggling congregation of 30 worshippers in 2009 to a spiritually vibrant congregation with a network of 35 locations spread out across the Rocky Mountain region and beyond. Pastor Hallock will share with you the principles that made this transformation possible. Come learn the proven principles for becoming a successful multiplying church.

Mark is the Senior Pastor of Calvary Church, Englewood, CO.

Session Time

FRI 10:30-11:45 AM

God's Plan for Sharing

Jeff Hessinger

First Baptist Church, Thompson Falls

Welcome to THE Evangelism Breakout. Whether you’re a pastor or ministry leader this breakout has something just for you. We will look at evangelism resources for the local church, how to shift church culture, and how to get more people doing evangelism.

Jeff is the Senior Pastor of First Baptist Church, Thompson Falls.

Session Time

FRI 9:00-10:15 AM

Breakout Descriptions (PDF)

Breakout Schedule (PDF)