Our Values

Through a close family of believers we encourage one another as we grow in our faith in Christ. Knowing Jesus Christ is the only way to God and eternal life, we are committed to building up one another in Him. Through the Holy Spirit God speaks to and guides us through His divinely inspired Word. Joining alongside other Christ-centered, Bible-believing churches to serve both locally and globally. Youth are a critical part of our church today. Therefore, we are striving for an emphasis on ministry to children and teenagers.

Pastors and Staff

Thomas Collins, Associate Pastor:

As for background- ranching; as for family - Terry and I have been married for 52 years with 2 adult children; 7 grandchildren, and as of July 2024 our first great grand child. As for education - a bachelor’s degree in business personnel; a master’s degree in business administration; and a Doctorate in Ministry degree focusing on discipleship formation. As for career fields - Terry & I directed a wilderness adventure ministry (Camp Bighorn) for 28 years growing it from our family of 4 to a ministry team of 22 year-around, full time staff.

We have been members of Plains Alliance Church since 1986, and I have been an elder many times during our 38 years here. Currently, even though retired, I am a City Judge for 3 small towns in Sanders County and also with great honor, assisting Plains Alliance Church in this season of transition.

Phone: (406) 529-0239
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Email: tomcollins875@gmail.com

Ashley Jelich, Administrative Assistant:

‍Ashley was born in Wisconsin, adopted as a baby, & raised in Waukesha, WI. Her mom came to saving faith in Christ when Ashley was about 10 years old, from which time she began pursuing the Savior herself. She has always had a heart for church ministry & a desire to serve others. She graduated from Emmaus Bible College in 2014 (Dubuque, IA), majoring in Biblical Studies & Counseling, with a minor in Youth Ministry. After graduation, she moved to Northwestern Montana, & worked for one year at a Girls Ranch in Rexford. After the ranch, God planted a deep love in her heart for the people & town of Plains. She began attending & serving at the Plains Alliance Church, while working different jobs in the medical field in the community. Fall 2017 she moved back to WI to help with her family, but God brought her back to plant roots in Plains in March 2019. She serves as Office Administrative Assistant at the Alliance church, & spends her time serving in different ministries of the church, teaching piano lessons, hanging out with students, serving in the community, supporting student sports, and enjoying God's creation.

Phone: (406) 826-3916
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Email: office@cmaplains.org

Statement of Faith

Sin

Man was originally created in the image and likeness of God. He fell through disobedience, incurring thereby both physical and spiritual death. All men are born with a sinful nature, are separated from the life of God, and can be saved only through the atoning work of the Lord Jesus Christ. The prospect of the impenitent and unbelieving person is existence forever in conscious torment; and that of the believer in Christ, is everlasting joy and bliss.
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Genesis 1:27; Romans 3:23; 1 Corinthians 15:20-23; Revelation 21:8; Revelation 21:1-4)

Jesus

Jesus Christ is true God and true man. He was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary. He died upon the cross, the just for the unjust, as a substitutional sacrifice, and all who believe in Him are justified on the grounds of His shed blood. He arose from the dead according to the Scriptures. He is now at the right hand of the Majesty on high as our great High Priest. He will come again to establish His Kingdom of righteousness and peace.
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‍(Philippians 2:6-11; Luke 1:36-38; 1 Peter 3:18; Hebrews 2:9; Romans 5:9; Acts 2:23-24; Hebrews 8:1; Matthew 26:64)

Church

The church consists of all those who believe in the Lord Jesus Christ, are redeemed though His blood, and are born again of the Holy Spirit. Christ is the Head of the Body, the Church, which has been commissioned by Him to go into all the world as a witness, preaching the gospel to all nations.
The local church is a body of believers in Christ who are joined together for the worship of God, for edification through the Word of God, prayer, fellowship, the proclamation of the gospel, and observance of the ordinances of Baptism and the Lord's Supper.

(Ephesians 1:22-23; Matthew 28:19-20; Acts 2:41-47)

Sanctification

It is the will of God that each believer should be filled with the Holy Spirit and sanctified wholly, being separated from sin and the world and fully dedicated to the will of God, thereby receiving power for holy living and effective service. This is both a crisis and a progressive experience wrought in the life of the believer subsequent to conversion.

(1 Thessalonians 5:23; Acts 1:8; Romans 6:1-4)

Second Coming

The Second Coming of the Lord Jesus Christ is imminent and will be personal, visible, and premillennial. This is the believer's hope and is a vital truth that is an incentive to holy living and faithful service.
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‍‍(Hebrews 10:37; Luke 21:27; Titus 2:11-14)

Salvation

Salvation has been provided through Jesus Christ for all men, and those who repent and believe in Him are born again of the Holy Spirit, receive the gift of eternal life, and become the children of God.

(Titus 3:4-7)

Bible

The Old and New Testaments, inerrant as originally given, were verbally inspired by God and are a complete revelation of His will for the salvation of men. They constitute the divine and only rule of Christian faith and practice.

(2 Peter 1:20-22; 2Timothy 3:15-16)

Healing

Provision is made in the redemptive work of the Lord Jesus Christ for the healing of the mortal body. Prayer for the sick and anointing with oil are taught in the Scriptures and are privileges for the Church in this present age.
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(Matthew 8:16-17; James 5:13-16)

Holy Spirit

The Holy Spirit is a divine person, sent to indwell, guide, teach, empower the believer, and convince the world of sin, of righteousness, and of judgment.

(John 14:15-18; John 16:13; Acts 1:8; John 16:7-11)

Resurrection

There shall be a bodily resurrection of the just and of the unjust; for the former, a resurrection unto life; for the latter, a resurrection unto judgment.

(1 Corinthians 15:20-23; John 5:28-29)

One God

There is one God, who is infinitely perfect, existing eternally in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
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‍(Deuteronomy 6:4; Matthew 5:48; Matthew 28:19)

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