CRM Ascent July 2022
Converge Rocky Mountain is a movement of dynamic, Christ-centered churches. We seek to transform lives and communities by strengthening and multiplying Jesus-filled believers and congregations
in the Rocky Mountain West.
Converge Biennial Business:
Delegates Approve two Important Doctrinal Statements

The Converge Biennial Business meeting was held at Mission Hills in Denver, Colorado. At the online business session, two important doctrinal statements were adopted. These are statements that CRM leadership recommends partner churches include in their doctrinal distinctives statements to provide legal protection.
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Resolution: With our desire to keep the Affirmation of Faith simple yet recognizing the rise of new challenges to biblical thinking and church freedoms, creating a new level of document for Converge seems the most appropriate action. Doctrinal distinctives are doctrinal statements that are deeply held beliefs to which all congregations of Converge must hold. While not in our affirmation, they naturally flow from the beliefs stated in our affirmation. They are timeless standards that may also be seen to address present realities. Unlike resolutions, doctrinal distinctives are binding...click to the statement.
Update From Thunder Basin Community Church, Upton WY

Jeff and Beth Newcomer are working hard to birth a new congregation in Upton, Wyoming. They are key partners in our Reach Wyoming Initiative. Here's a little update on their current activities. (This is how you get connected in a smaller community.)

Jeff reports on their community involvement. "Work continues on finishing the ice cream parlor. Beth joined the board for Old Town Upton as Treasurer. We had the opportunity to volunteer at this year’s Wyoming Youth Hunters Education Competition event at the Gun Club Range, scoring and supervising the .22 range competition. Over 60 youth from all over WY participated this year. It was a great opportunity to get to know some of the local youth and their families. I was fortunate to have the opportunity to serve a local rancher as they moved cattle and received an additional 160 head of cattle to their pastures."

Please pray for Newcomers as they continue to build relationships and gather a launch team. They have some important community outreach events coming up. They also need to raise most of their financial support. Please bring the Newcomers in for a Sunday. Invite them to talk with your mission team. Or support them financially by clicking the link below.
Does Your Heart Beat Fast To Reach Utah Through New Churches?
Take a look at this video created by our CRM Utah Planting Team
Grace Hills and the Mackeys Getting Connected In Indian Hills, CO

Planter Marcus Mackey reports, "When we were in Indian Hills in June, EVERYONE we met asked us if we would be there for the 4th of July celebration. Originally, we were not planning on attending, but after hearing about how important this tradition is to the community, we decided to make another trip out to Colorado. It was SO MUCH FUN! There was a pancake breakfast at the fire station, a 5K, a kids’ Fun Run, a helicopter that flew in, firefighters who did demonstrations, and a parade. The first half of the parade was exactly like you’d expect, but the second half was a “water parade” (think fire hoses and Super Soakers) that ended in an all-out water fight in the street. The best part? All of these festivities happen on and around the church property! We are already brainstorming ways that the church plant can add to the celebration next year! It was great to meet people, share about the church, and start new traditions in our new community. After 6 weeks, 6 states, and over 5,700 miles, our time on the road is complete…for now. We were able to share our vision with many new people, and we are thankful to have gained several Support Team members. Our road trip was fruitful, fun, and filled with a lot of encouragement. We are thankful for all the people who hosted us, prayed for us, and took care of our house back in Kansas City during this time. We will be bringing a work team back to Indian Hills from July 29th to August 6th to continue work renovating the church and parsonage.

Here are some updates on a couple of our goals:
Meet with 30 potential Support Team partners
We were able to share our vision with over 30 people!
Reach 75% of our 3-year support raising goal
We started our trip at 45% of our goal, and we are now at 66%, with some additional commitments still in process. While we didn’t quite meet the goal, we added many new partners, and we are so thankful for how God provides.
Receive $10,000 in one-time gifts that will go toward church plant start up costs
We are excited to report that we received $17,500 in one-time gifts!

Thank you for praying with us. God is providing, and we are humbled and thankful. If you would like to talk about how you could partner with us to reach the Rocky Mountain region for Jesus, e-mail marcusmackey7@gmail.com or click on the link below to give.
S2 Conference
November 8-10, 2022

Come spend 3 days in the beautiful East Valley of Phoenix, Arizona with your team for a time of intentional learning about how to multiply your influence and ministry. Come and hear from some of the greatest church leaders of our time at this powerful event.

  • Practical, impacting teaching from top leaders of today
  • Resources, ideas and how to steps through countless breakouts.
  • Uplifting worship that will recharge and refresh your spirit.
  • Quality time with your team to talk about where God is wanting to move in your church
CRM will host a team dinner
Wednesday, Nov. 9th night at Joe's Farm Grill!
Professor’s Work Continues Connecting Bethel to Global Research

Associate Professor of Physics Julie Hogan, along with Bethel research students and other faculty, participated in the 10th anniversary of the Higgs discovery, a major milestone in particle physics. It’s just one way, along with her work through National Science Foundation (NSF) grants, that Hogan is helping connect her students and Bethel to a global research community.
We Are Stronger When We Pray Together!

  • Praise the Lord for lives changed through sports camps, mission trips, and VBS outreach!
  • Pray for those who made decisions for Christ at summer outreach events. Hundreds of people have accepted Jesus as their Savior since June.
  • Praise the Lord for 152 people who accepted Christ at The Orchard during their summer series.
  • The Front Church, Bluffdale-Utah, had 100 volunteers and 100 children at their adventure camp.
  • Neighborhood Church, Dayspring-Utah, had 100 children at their VBS and they haven't started to meet on Sundays yet!
  • Praise the Lord, the community center is going up for Prairie Hills Church in Lusk, Wyoming.
  • Praise the Lord, Living Waters-Alamosa, CO dedicated their new multi-purpose building.
  • Praise the Lord for our faithful prayer warriors who stand in the gap for the ministries of Converge Rocky Mountain. Keep praying. The enemy is alive and well!
  • Praise the Lord for the new hire as CRM's Executive Assistant. Introductions coming soon.
  • Pray for the VP of Church Starting. The right person will be crucial to take our planting efforts to the next level.
  • Pray for churches looking for Worship and Youth Directors. Pray that God will raise up gifted candidates. Let Paul Mitton know if you are aware of any possibilities.
  • Pray for church plants seeking meeting space.
  • Pray for First Baptist-Idaho Springs, Grace Mountain-CO Springs, Crow Hill Bible Church, and Cody Bible Fellowship-Cody, WY, as they seek new pastors.
  • Pray for Pastor Han Tran's wife, Jeannie as she recovers from surgery.
  • Pray for spiritual leaders battling depression, discouragement, or difficult seasons in ministry.
  • Pray for Overseer Norm Lewis as he grieves the death of his mom, Carol Lewis
  • Pray for Regional President Paul Mitton
  • Paul and Jan are excited to welcome their fourth grandchild into the family. Maverick Jacobson is six weeks old and a beautiful addition. His adoption story will make you cry, but the Mittons are really glad this little guy has a family that will love him and will celebrate the plan God has for his life.

  • Paul will also be busy this month at Converge National Board meetings, helping churches with pastor placement, attending a Church Planter Directors meeting with Loren Pankratz, attending several LEAD team meetings, onboarding a new executive assistant, encouraging church planters, and developing leadership training for volunteer leaders and Elder boards. Please continue to pray for Janelle as she is still recovering from foot surgery. Let them know if you have specific prayer requests or if Paul can assist you in any way.