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
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
Email: office@cmaplains.org