Team Montana
There are dozens of men and women who plan and coordinate ministries across the state. These individuals give of their time and gifts to make possible the winning, building and sending of both youth and leadership.
The Sectional Youth Director (SYD) serves as a member of the district youth committee and attends committee meetings called by the District Youth Director (DYD). The SYD promotes all district youth programs and ministries to the pastors and churches of their section. They are work together with youth leaders in their section to WIN, BUILD, and SEND youth. The SYD promotes and coordinates one Snow blast retreat and participates in the Junior and Senior Camps each year. They also assist in Speed-the-Light, AIM, Youth Alive, and of course in their local youth groups.
Team Montana consists of:
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Dan Liebe |
District Youth Director |
406-652-2417 |
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David Ginther |
SYD - Flathead Section #1 |
406-293-8331 |
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Justin Keeler |
SYD - Five Valleys Section #2 |
425-442-1335 |
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Andrew Sheldon |
SYD - Teton Section #3 |
406-453-5524 |
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Chris Benedict |
SYD - Capital Section #4 |
406-560-6704 |
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Thad Arnold |
SYD - Milk River Section #5 |
406-390-6854 |
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Joey Taylor |
SYD - Yellowstone Section #6 |
406-240-3546 |
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Greg Ledgerwood |
SYD - Fort Peck Section #7 |
406-480-9162 |
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Brendan Van Wagner |
SYD - Custer Section #8 |
406-377-5161 |
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Jana Baker |
Teen Bible Quiz Coordinator |
406-846-1056 |
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Lance Lanning |
Youth Alive Missionary |
406-652-2456 |
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Heidi Keeler |
Fine Arts Coordinator |
425-442-1336 |
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Scholarships

What’s available for Graduates?
APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY GRADUATING SENIORS WILL BE REVIEWED
AND GIVEN CONSIDERATION FOR THE FOLLOWING SCHOLARSHIPS:
Montana Youth Scholarship*- (2) are awarded in the amount of $1500.00
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*A one time scholarship to the Assembly of God college of the recipients’ choice, awarded to the two top applicants, based on spiritual leadership, character, involvement in community/ministry, and academic excellence. |
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DYD Scholarships: (Awarded by the college to the student of the District Youth Director’s choosing.) |
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Trinity Bible College |
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$4,000.00 ($500 per semester for 8 consecutive semesters) |
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Northwest University |
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$1,000.00 ($500 per semester for 2 consecutive semesters) |
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Southwestern A/G University |
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$4,000.00 ($500 per semester for 8 consecutive semesters) |
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North Central University |
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$1,000.00 ($500 per semester for 2 consecutive semesters) |
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Central Bible College |
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$1,000.00 ($250 per semester for 4 consecutive semesters) |
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National Youth Scholarship (John Ashcroft Memorial): |
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1st Place |
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$8000.00 ($4000 / semester for 2 consecutive semesters) |
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2nd Place |
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$4000.00 ($2000 / semester for 2 consecutive semesters) |
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3rd Place |
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$2000.00 ($1000 / semester for 2 consecutive semesters) |
The J. Robert Ashcroft National Youth Scholarship Program (NYSP), jointly sponsored by the Christian Higher Education and Youth Departments of The General Council of the Assemblies of God gives financial assistance to outstanding Assemblies of God youth to attend endorsed A/G colleges. The NYSP is open to high school seniors attending Assemblies of God churches. District level winners (top 3 applicants) become nominees for the National Youth Scholarship. National winners are selected by the NYSP Committee on the basis of academic achievement, extracurricular activities, Christian service, and Christian character. In order to receive the scholarship money, winners must attend an endorsed Assemblies of God College the fall immediately following their high school graduation. The scholarship is granted for the first year following high school graduation.
Please read the following instructions carefully.
1) Print out the Scholarship Application form, or call the District Youth Office to receive one by mail: (406) 652-2417 ext. #2
2) Complete the application form answering every question as thoroughly as possible. (Don’t forget your pictures!)
3) Give your pastor the Pastor’s Reference form. Point out the importance of completing the form and returning it to the District Youth office as soon as possible. If your father is also your pastor, please have a church board member, your youth pastor, or neighboring pastor complete the form.
4) Take the school reference form to your guidance counselor or principal to fill out and promptly return it to the District Youth Office.
5) As a courtesy to your pastor and school, please attach a stamped, addressed envelope to each reference form with this address: Youth Scholarships, 2147 Overland Ave. Suite 100, Billings, MT 59102.
6) It is your responsibility to see that your completed application form and reference forms from your pastor and school are in the District Office on or before February 1.
Other scholarships are available directly from our A/G Colleges. Please contact them for this additional information.
Application Download
Download Scholarship Application
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