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Grow Montana

By Stephen Carlile, March 24, 2023

What would happen across Montana if every church committed to engaging in a cycle of evangelism? What could God do through each of us as we share His love and grace with our communities? These questions were part of a passionate discussion among Montana pastors during their recent pastors meetings in Bozeman.

From those discussions, Montana Conference is excited to share, with financial help from North Pacific Union, we are planning to blanket the state of Montana with the Adventist message. Each church will have an opportunity to connect with its community to make friends, meet needs and even invite them to join us in following Jesus.

While some churches may choose a more traditional style of evangelism, remember outreach comes in all shapes and sizes. One church might want to host a neighborhood block party, while another could start a healthy cooking class. As Ken Norton, Montana Conference president, shared with the pastors in January, "It doesn't matter what method you use to win souls, just win souls."

Our Montana pastors are excited to see what God will do in our churches and communities as we live out the great commission. Are you ready to Grow Montana? Let's share the hope of Jesus in the Big Sky state.

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Featured in: March/April 2023

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Stephen Carlile

Billings Church pastor and Montana Conference communications coordinator
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