RMD News: January 2025

Leadership

General Council 

The 2025 General Council will take place in Columbus, Ohio, from May 26 to May 30. The Alliance will be making important decisions, such as choosing a new president. Dexcom has once more authorized a grant for Official Workers and one Lay Delegate from each church in an effort to promote RMD attendance. Click the “more info” button below to find out more about the grant.

Be sure to sign up for the luncheon the District will be hosting on Tuesday May 27th.  You can sign up for the lunch when you register online.   
    

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40 Days of Prayer

If you act fast you can still be on time for 40 Days of Prayer which begins on Sunday, January 5th.  This year the Alliance family will be focusing on the various attributes of our God.  To help churches lead this initiative, resources will be made available including graphics, sample sermon outlines, and weekly introductory videos featuring Alliance leaders, as well as children’s and youth materials.  Kick of the new year by registering for 40 Days of Prayer. 

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Discipleship

YAA SNOWCRAZE

Youth won’t want to miss the fun and discipleship happening at YAA Snowcraze. There are two weekends available this year. Snowcraze 1 is January 17–20 and Snowcraze 2 is February 14–17.  Youth Leaders, make sure your Youth all register for the same weekend.  More information can be found using the link below.

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Registration is Live!

The 2025 RMD Women’s Retreat is in downtown Billings, MT, from March 28–30, at a new, convenient hotel! Registration is open, and RMD Women are invited to a weekend of connection, refreshment, and growth.

DISCOUNTS– Register by February 15 to save $20 with the code “EARLYBIRD”—pay just $125 instead of $145. 
– Pastor’s Wives are encouraged to bring a friend and will receive a 100% registration refund when the friend registers.
–Do you have students in high school or college interested? Use code “STUDENT25” to have 50% off of retreat registration.

Visit our event page for all the details, and find promotional materials you may download.

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LIFE 2025

RMD grants are availalbe to support youth and volunteers who would like to attend LIFE 2025.  You can find details about the grant and information about the LIFE conference by clicking the “details” button.

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Missions

 Short Term Missions Trip

Join the mission trip team travelling to Mexico on March 9-18. Cost is $1,000, plus your travel expenses to El Paso, TX, to meet the team. Project work will include installing a new roof on the main church building and providing a time of retreat for Pastors. If interested, email Jim Stumbo.  

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Administration

Continuing Education

All licensed official workers must complete a Continuing Education form unless you 1) hold a retiree license, or 2) are currently working through the  Consecration/Ordination process and are making progress in their studies. The 2024 Continuing Education report is now open to complete online! The deadline for completion of this report is Friday, January 10, 2025.

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Licenses

2025 official worker licenses have been mailed. If you have not received your license yet, please contact Lori at the District Office.

email Lori

Annual Reports Open Soon

The annual report process will be begin soon. Please look for an email from the National Office on or about January 10th stating the system is open. Please commit to entering your data on time. Thanks!

District News

New Arrivals

Congratulations to Mr. Jacob Carr, Associate Pastor at Wind River Community Church in Lander, WY, and his wife, Taylor, on the birth of their son. Kai Daniel was born on November 13, 2024.

Churches Seeking

Lead Pastors
— Twin Falls, ID
— Chester, MT
— Plains, MT
— Lewistown, MT
— Lance Creek, WY

Associate Pastors
— Ronan, MT
— Idaho Falls, ID

Worship Leaders
— Havre, MT
— Billings, MT 

Upcoming Events

January 27-30, 2025

AI Training

Helena, MT

March 10-13, 2025

Credentialing Council (CC) School 

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