AT CHRIST CHURCH MISSOULA, we plan to build upon the work of the historical church here in contemporary Missoula. Our goal is to advance the Kingdom of Christ by worshiping faithfully, loving and teaching our families, being hospitable to those in both church and community, and winning our neighbors to Christ through consistent belief and practice.

 
Christ Church Missoula is a biblical covenant community founded upon Christ-centered covenant renewal worship, preaching and teaching of God’s Word, observation of the sacraments, community service & outreach, and a strong emphasis on family and Christian education. We are “committed to the apostles’ teaching, and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers” (Acts 2:42). SOME PARTICULAR EMPHASES
  • Weekly covenant renewal worship which is robust and joyful and includes: reading and preaching of God’s Word, singing of Psalms and hymns, corporate prayer, and the Lord’s Supper;
  • Teaching that is squarely in the reformed Presbyterian tradition and that recognizes Christ’s lordship over all of creation and every aspect of our lives; (see pastor recommended christian ed curriculum at http://thirdmill.org/seminary/ )
  • Using the covenantal relationship between the three persons of the Trinity as a model for the social life of our church and for our families;
  • Raising our children in the nurture and admonition of the Lord with particular emphasis on family discipleship and Christian education;
  • An optimistic view of history with the expectation that the gospel will gradually spread throughout the world and one day all nations will submit to Christ;
  • Practice of pastoral care and church discipline with the goal of ongoing faithfulness to Christ and fellowship in his Church; and
  • Engagement with contemporary culture through teaching, discussions, seminars, and debates.