Our Leaders
Jon Gehman | Pastor of Preaching and Leadership Development
Ryan Nice | Pastor of Family Ministry and Discipleship
Ryan grew up in Harleysville Pennsylvania. He and his wife Amanda moved to Montana and began attending Grace in 2014 when God called them to ministry at Big Sky Bible Camp. It was through the regular teaching of God’s word from the pulpit, in Sunday school, and at summer camp that caused Ryan to see his need for a savior. He and his wife Amanda have 6 children, Abram, Naomi, Ruth, Hosea, Isaac and Leah. Ryan enjoys reading theology and biographies, playing games, and camping.
Matthew Racine | Pastoral Assistant
Matthew grew up in the suburbs of Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota. He moved to Kalispell, Montana and began attending Grace Church in October 2023. Right before college, God caused Matthew to see the horror of his sin, to savor the beauty and love of Jesus Christ, and to trust the sufficiency of Christ's death and resurrection. He loves spending quality time with friends and family, going on adventures in God’s creation, reading good books, and playing trumpet, piano, soccer, pickleball, and golf.
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Cliff Bell
Cliff grew up in a Christian home in Columbia Falls and prayed to accept Christ when he was 7. In his early 20s his affections for Christ were stirred and his spiritual growth accelerated greatly. He and his wife Tawnya have 4 children, Jack, Eme, Grace, and Molly. Their family enjoys Big Sky Bible Camp, rafting, reading, hiking, & theater, all within the community of their friends and neighbors.
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