Montgomery has a new church.

Life Church, a new non-denominational church, has served the religious community of Montgomery since early November, but the church’s beginnings began by a lake in rural Le Sueur County.

According to Executive Pastor Doug Pint, the church began meeting in outdoor spaces on Lake Volney during the summer. Life Church, which promotes caring as a family, now has a new physical home at Hilltop Hall, 206 First Street N.

“Life Church is a family-founding, bible-based Christian church that is fellowship-oriented, not denominational,” Pint explained. “Our motto is ‘Let’s make life together’. Our emphasis is on creating a church family that cares for one another.

The founders of the church have years of experience as former board members of other churches in the area. They include Deacon Mark Chicoine, Deacon Kathy Stark, Executive Pastor Douglas Pint, Speaking Pastor Kurt Schroeder and Deacon Jessica Tietz.

“Each board member brings their strengths and talents to the church. Tietz, who worked at New Day Church in New Prague, brings his expertise in children’s ministry, ”said Pint. “Mark Chicoine was a member of the New Day board of directors. Kathy was Sunrise Assembly in St. Peter, then went to New Day and is a musician. Kurt was also at New Day and is our speaking pastor. I was the campus pastor in New Day and I’m a musician.

When starting the church, Pint said they smelled like Montgomery …

For more on this story, get the December 23, 2021 print edition of the Montgomery Messenger.