Welcome to First Presbyterian Church - Helena, MT

In August 2024, the Session decided to committed to applying for the Synergos Pastoral Residency Program through the Omaha Presbyterian Seminary Foundation (funded by the Lilly Foundation.)

The program "seeks to equip and support co-laboring new pastors and key congregational leaders to foster ministries that are relevant to the lives of congregants, connecting them to God and empowering them to love their neighbors in new and faithful ways."  It serves churches in the Synod of the Rocky Mountains.

The program designed to provide an early call pastor to selected congregations for a two-year commitment.

FPC is one of four congregations accepted into this program. While it began in 2024, the real work will happen in 2025. To ensure the success of everyone, the program provides both congregational and pastoral support through coaching, meetings, vision setting, and learning opportunities. Each church established a leadership team to work in conjunction with the pastor. Our team consists of Vicky Bryan, Kathy Chambers, John Coefield, Barb Leland, Jane Ogle, Ward Stiles and John Warren. They will assist the pastor in becoming familiar with Helena as well as working with a consultant to learn more about our community.

The pastor is expected to begin ministry here in August 2025. 

In the meantime, please pray for pastors to feel a call serve in this unique residency program and for this congregation.