Our Pastors

Bjorn grew up in Bozeman, Montana with three brothers who pushed him into all of the adventures Montana offers. To this day he enjoys exploring God's creation as much as possible through hiking, hunting, fishing, trail running, and more. Bjorn and his wife Jessica have two wonderful kids, and they love living here and thank God for the opportunity to call the Bitterroot Valley and Lone Rock Bible Church their home. Bjorn works as a family medicine physician here in the valley and enjoys the opportunity to physically care for the community on a daily basis.

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.

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 the 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).

Steve grew up as an Air Force kid, spending most of his childhood in Fairbanks, Alaska. God graciously saved him at a Vacation Bible School event as a teenager, which soon led him to Bible college in Southern California, where he earned a degree in Pastoral Theology. It was also there that he met his wife, Kathy, a Florence native who came to faith as a child and graduated alongside him. After serving as a youth pastor for 17 years, God faithfully led Steve, Kathy, and their three children to Lone Rock. During the week, Steve works as a software engineer, a job that suits his love for all things tech. Outside of work and ministry, he enjoys hunting, being outdoors, and learning languages.

Andrew grew up in Montana and met his wife, Karissa, while attending Northwest Nazarene University. Together, they are raising three young children who keep life busy, joyful, and full of adventure. Andrew works for a wildlife habitat organization, where he has the privilege of stewarding God’s creation both professionally and personally. He is passionate about serving others and participating in ministry, and outside of work he enjoys spending time with his family and exploring the outdoors through fishing, hunting, and other outdoor recreation.

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.