SHEPHERDS' CONFERENCE 2026

April 21-23, 2026

Discovery Alliance Church

2630 Connery Way, Missoula


It's All About Relationships


This year’s Shepherd’s Conference will focus on the importance of healthy and Biblical relationships.  Think about it……The sum total of your life, The health of your marriage and family, The effectiveness of your ministry, The degree of glory being given to God are all influenced by the quality of relationships you have in your life.  Our faith, our theology, and our entire Christian walk has no greater arena to be played out in than the relationships that exist in our lives. We invite and encourage you to attend our 2026 Shepherds Conference to learn more about what the Bible has to say about healthy, Biblical relationships.  It truly may be a life-changing event for you and for everyone in your sphere of influence.  Registration begins January 1st. 


Besides the main topic being addressed, there will be some very timely and practical mini sessions to choose from as well as great singing, meeting new friends, networking with others and rejoicing in the goodness of our Lord.  Everyone is invited. 


Conference speaker

Ryan Ward


Our main speaker will be Ryan Ward, a fifth generation Montanan.  Ryan holds a BA in Biblical Studies from Montana Bible College and a MA in Biblical and Theological Studies from Western Seminary.  He served 8 years as a pastor in rural Montana and 18 years on staff at Montana Bible College, most recently as their President.  He has extensive training in the Biblical Peacemaking course with Peacemakers Ministries and is presently on staff with Relational Wisdom 360, a ministry designed to build and strengthen healthy Biblical Relationships.  The website is rw360.org.

register and pay

Whether you are a member of the RMBM or the general public, we have an option for you.  For RMBM Missionary and official church reps, registration is $70 per person and General Registration is $90 per person.  Registration includes lunch on Wednesday.  Register for the conference by clicking on the link below.  For your convenience, you can securely pay by debit or credit through PayPal - you don't need to have a PayPal account!  


Click Here to register for the 2025 Conference


Sign up can be done at the door.  Doors open at 6:00 pm.  To send registration by mail, follow the above link and fill in registration information.  Use the print form option at the end and mail with payment listed on registration form.


Lodging is separate from the conference registration and is your responsibility, however a block of rooms has been secured at Staybridge suites.  Rates are good from April 21st through the 24th, however you need make reservations soon since we only have a limited amount.  They have a wonderful breakfast and includes a light dinner Monday - Wednesday.  Rooms are sure to go fast so make sure you reserve yours early.  Rates are from $119 to $129.  Make sure you check the dates you want at the top of the hotels page and update the choice by clicking the "search" button.


If you don't want to make reservations online, call the hotel desk at 406-830-3900 ext. 0 and make sure you mention that you are with the Rocky Mountain Bible Mission Group to secure these rates.


Click Here to secure lodging at Staybridge Suites



conference agenda

More Complete Schedule to Come



Tuesday, April 22nd:

RMBM Annual Business Meeting 1:00 pm (For RMBM Missionaries and Church Reps)


  6:15 pm Conference Check-in

  7:00 pm - Conference begins



Wednesday, April 23rd:

  8:15 am - Prayer Time

  9:00 am - Our Model... The incarnate Jesus

                 (How real is your Jesus... Phil 2)

11:00 am - Our Means... Walk Like Jesus

                 (How Jesus made disciples... I John 2:6)

12:00 pm - Lunch

  1:15 pm - Mini-Sessions (Choose 2)

                         1.  Ten Phrases to Shape your Family

                         2.  Having a Personal Vitality Plan

                         3.  Waiting on God

  3:00 pm - Free Time

  7:00 pm - Our Mission... Disciples Like Jesus

                 (The Disciple-making pathway... 4 challenges of Jesus)


Thursday, April 24th:

  8:15 am - Prayer Time

  9:00 am - Our Method... Live Like Jesus

                   (7 disciplines of a Disciple Maker... John 17)

11:30 am - Closing