Leadership
Register for District Conference
District Conference is a gathering of delegates from District churches to worship, celebrate, and carry out various leadership tasks including the election of District leaders. At this District Conference we are pleased to host Dr. Robert Douglas who will oversee the election of the District Superintendent. Rev. Douglas is a former International Worker and current District Superintendent of the Central Pacific District.
Registration deadline is March 25, 2024. Registration is simple and can be completed in a few minutes. Click the link below to register and see lodging information. We secured special hotel pricing, but deadlines may apply.
Peaceful Bay Condo
The District has a condo available May 25-June 1 with Peaceful Bay Resort. It is located on Flathead Lake in Lakeside, MT. If you are a Pastor and need a break, this condo is available free of charge. Please contact Scott Thorson for more information.
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Wyoming Area Men’s Retreat
This year the Wyoming Area Men’s Retreat will be held April 26th-28th at Camp Bethel. The featured speaker will be Dusty Benner. His topic will be “Encounters with God.” More information may be obtained on the links below.
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Register Now!
This year’s RMD Youth Leader Weekend will be a great time of training and encouragement. Ken Castor, former professor of youth ministry at Crown College and renowned youth ministry leader and trainer, will be present to present practical ways to lead students deeper in their walk with Jesus in ways that are both theologically grounded and easily accessible. If your youth ministry team has not signed up for this, please take a moment to forward them this email with your encouragement to attend. All event information is below, and Chris is available to answer any questions you may have. Call Chris at 406.647.2764 or email using the link below.
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Calling All Alliance Women
Jewel Evans, former international worker to the Ivory Coast and Senegal, and her daughter, Amber Maxwell, with missions experience in South Korea and Senegal, will be this year’s inspiring keynote speakers. The Retreat will be held April 26-28, 2024 in Bozeman, MT. Registration is only $109 and is now open.
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Welcome Ken Castor!
January’s podcast was a time to look ahead to 2024 and what lies on the horizon. Take a quick listen to hear some things that are stirring, and stay tuned for next month’s episode which will include an interview with Ken Castor – our speaker for the Youth Leader Weekend.
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Short Term Missions Opportunity Still Available
There is still time to sign up for the short term mission trip to Mexico, but you need to act soon. This team will head to Chihuahua, MX from March 10-19, 2024 to join the Mexican Alliance Church in ministering to the native Tarahumarans and other unreached people groups in north central Mexico. The cost is $900 plus airfare to El Paso, TX. Please call or email Chris Tweedy or Jim Stumbo if you have any questions or want to register.
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Reimbursements Updated
The IRS recently increased the mileage reimbursement rate to $.67 per mile. You may obtain an updated reimbursement form by clicking the link below.
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Annual Reports Due Soon
Just a few more days before annual reports are due. An Annual Report email was sent to each church January 8th. If you did not receive that email, please contact Lori as soon as possible for help in receiving another link. Lori can be reached by phone at 406.656.4233 (office), 406.698.2862 (cell) or email using the link below. Thank you to those who have completed their annual report!
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Last Call for Continuing Education
Thank you to those who have submitted their Continuing Ed forms! The deadline for completion of this report is February 9, 2024.
District News
Transitions
Rev. Marc Trujillo (Kim) announced his resignation as Lead Pastor of Evanston (WY) Alliance effective February 18, 2024. Marc has accepted a call to serve as Lead Pastor at Cherry Tree Alliance Church in Union Town, PA located in the Western PA District.
Churches Seeking
Lead Pastors
— Evanston, WY
— Greybull, WY
— Richey, MT
— Chinook, MT
Associate Pastors
— Plains, MT
— Ronan, MT
Worship Leaders
— Rapid City, SD
— Havre, MT
— Billings, MT
District Events
February 26-29, 2024
LO&CC School
Billings, MT
APRIL 8-11, 2024
District Conference
Billings, MT