What a relief it is not to wear a mask anymore. I still carry one around in my pocket just in case, but I haven’t had to put it on in a while. I feel free! And, it’s not just me. People everywhere I go have gotten rid of their masks. They’re ready to get out and get around, too. … Read More
Church Planting Annual Update
With the MTSBC annual meeting just around the corner, it is a great time to review what has happened in the last year in the area of church planting. In the spring of 2019, Gracepoint Church launched on the east side of Billings in a community known as The Heights. Gracepoint currently meets at the Medicine Crow Middle School. Jim … Read More
Church Planter Retreat 2018
This month, over 80 church planters, potential planters, and MTSBC staff met for the annual Church Planting Retreat at Fairmont Hot Springs. Those who attended not only left with information that could be utilized in their individual situations, but were able to relax, refresh, and continue to build relationships with others in similar situations. The speaker this year was Rick … Read More
Vision Tour and MPact Montana
For three summers, the Church Planting Team has hosted Vision Tours for those considering ministry opportunities in Montana. The tours have been open for those interested in planting a church, pastoring, sponsoring a church plant, bringing mission teams, etc. These tours have been very successful in engaging potential ministry partners with our existing planters and pastors and casting the vision … Read More
Get Real West 2017 (Recap)
Get Real West 2017 was incredible! Just take a look at what God did… 23 first time salvations! 7 responses to follow God in Christian ministry. Over 100 students and leaders trained in sharing their personal testimony. All of this happened in just a short Friday night and Saturday morning. Following with the theme, “Identity,” evangelist Ronnie Hill brought the … 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
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
Refresh Montana Recap
It was a joy to be with many of you in Missoula on October 6-7th for our first Refresh Montana. Our hope was that it would have the feel of a Mission’s Conference, with the impact of a Revival Service and it delivered on both fronts. Dr. Steve Gaines, our SBC President, stoked the fire for spiritual renewal through prayer … Read More
Get Real West
Get Real West (GRW) is just around the corner on November 11-12 in Missoula, MT. And this year…Pastors and leaders get in FREE! Are your students going? This year GRW is proud to welcome The Exchange to lead your students in worship. The Exchange’s pop rock style is perfect for creating passionate and energetic worship sets your students will love. … Read More