Our Pastors

Growing up as a PK (preacher's kid) Mark never thought he would follow in his dad's footsteps, proving once again it is the Lord who directs our steps. Mark and Katy raised their 4 kids in the Bitterroot and now are blessed with 9 grandkids. They have been members of the Body at Lone Rock since the first Sunday it met at the Lone Rock school in '94. After serving on the elder board for many years, Mark became the preaching pastor in 2011. Golfing is his favorite way to relax and enjoy God's awesome creation.

Thayne was born into a Mormon family in Utah and raised in the Mormon culture; but, in 1995, God graciously opened his eyes and heart to reveal His truth of Jesus - which he loves to share with all he meets. He and his wife Dianne have a blended family with 5 grown children and 10 grandchildren. Thayne has been a barber for 44 years. His favorite Bible verse is John 17:3 "And this is everlasting life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom You have sent".

Lucas was raised in the Midwest. Lucas and his wife Shauna met while attending college - they are both chiropractors. God has blessed Lucas and Shauna with four wonderful children - three boys and one girl. Along with his love for Jesus Christ, Lucas also enjoys skiing, hiking, mountain biking, playing the guitar, and competing in Spartan races.

Bradley grew up in North-central Idaho in the rolling farm fields of the Palouse. A couple years after high school, he found himself at Ecola Bible School in Cannon Beach, Oregon where a passion for word of God and His people was ignited. He spent two years there which is where he met Baylee, a Bitterroot Valley native and the preacher's daughter. Bradley and Baylee are so thankful to the Lord to be raising their four boys here. Bradley enjoys farming, being on horseback, and spending time deepening friendships (particularly in the woods during hunting season).

Forest was blessed to be raised in a Christian home and received Christ as his Savior at a young age. He finds comfort in Philippians 1:6 “And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ”. Married young to his beautiful bride Connie Jo, they raised 3 wonderful daughters and a son and now greatly enjoy the blessings of grandchildren. Retired from the Fire Service, he and his family operate a local greenhouse/nursery business. Forest enjoys all things Montana- camping, hunting, fishing and ranching with occasional vacations abroad with friends and family.