Rocky Mountain Bible Mission

What Rocky Mountain Bible Mission does

Rocky Mountain Bible Mission (RMBM) is a private, Montana-domiciled nonprofit religious organization that develops, trains, and supports pastors, lay leaders, and affiliated churches in the rural northwestern Rocky Mountains. Incorporated in 1969 with roots dating to 1957, the organization operates a network of 19 affiliated churches across Montana and Idaho, three camp and retreat properties (Camp Elohim near Troy, Camp Lewtana near Lewistown, and Camp Utmost near Greenough), a three-year Bible Training Center for rural pastors, a Pathwalkers Native American children's ministry, and pulpit supply services. The main office is at 1515 Fairview Avenue, Suite 200, Missoula, MT, with approximately 5 employees and 60+ workers across the broader network.

The business model is donation-based, supplemented by camp and retreat fees and modest training/support revenue. RMBM accepts charitable contributions through PayPal, ACH bank withdrawals, and stock donations, and publishes a quarterly newsletter for supporters. Camp programs are positioned as among the least expensive in western/central Montana, sustained by an all-volunteer workforce, and serve K-12 youth through adults. Distribution is direct and field-based: through camp facilities, the affiliated church network, Bible Training Center locations in Missoula, Camp Elohim, and Plummer (Idaho), and pastoral support relationships.

The current strategic posture is incremental and organic rather than commercially aggressive. Recent activity includes a new church plant at Camp Utmost (Clearwater Bible Church, June 2024), the addition of a third camp to the portfolio, and continued 2026 summer camp season planning. RMBM owns no patents, operates no technology product, and presents no AI or data platform; its public footprint is a website, Facebook page, and direct contact channels. The organization is governed by an executive board (three laymen, three pastors, and the executive director) and is not part of any larger corporate or denominational structure.

Name

Rocky Mountain Bible Mission

Legal name

Rocky Mountain Bible Mission

Website

https://rmbible.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Rocky Mountain Bible Mission is a Missoula, Montana-based nonprofit that equips rural churches, trains pastors, and operates three low-cost Bible camps across Montana and Idaho. It supports 19 affiliated churches and a network of 60+ workers through donations, camp fees, and a Bible Training Center program.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Ministry Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Religious Organizations (813110), RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Recreational Camps (72121), RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Recreational Camps (7212)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based Missions & Evangelism Organizations (Domestic & International) (BPAGAJAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Faith-Based Education & Formation (Seminaries, Religious Schools, Catechesis) (BPAGAJAD), Missionary Training Colleges & Schools (EDAHAKAF), Adventure Base Camps (Trek/Climb/Expedition Camps) (THAGAOAG), Mountain & Wilderness Lodges (THAAAHAE), Mountain & Alpine Lodges (THAGAIAE)

Keywords

• Rural church ministry
• Biblical pastoral training
• Christian youth camps
• Church planting support
• Bible retreat centers

Headquarters

HQ city

Missoula

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: RMBM relies on charitable donations from individuals and supporters to fund its ministry operations. Online giving available via PayPal, ACH bank transfers, and stock donations. Donors can designate offerings to specific purposes.
2. Bible Training Center Programs: Three-year program for training rural pastors and church leaders. Additional campuses at Camp Elohim and Plummer Church, ID. Includes pastoral internship program.
3. Bible Camp and Retreat Center Fees: RMBM owns and operates Bible camps (Camp Elohim, Camp Lewtana, Camp Utmost) providing facilities for church retreats, youth camps, and group events. Camps are described as among the least expensive in western/central Montana with all-volunteer workforce.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Rocky Mountain Bible Mission equips rural churches and ministries in the northwestern Rocky Mountains through biblical pastoral and lay leadership development, including a three-year Bible Training Center program for rural pastors and church leaders. The organization also owns and operates three Bible camps and retreat centers (Camp Elohim, Camp Lewtana, Camp Utmost) providing low-cost summer and year-round Christian programming for children, youth, and adults, while supporting 19 affiliated churches across Montana and Idaho and running the Pathwalkers Native American children's ministry.

Product overview

Rocky Mountain Bible Mission is a nonprofit religious organization operating a portfolio of Bible camps and retreat centers (Camp Elohim, Camp Lewtana, and Camp Utmost), along with ministerial training programs including the Bible Training Center (BTC) for rural pastors and church leaders. The organization also provides Pathwalkers Native American children's ministry outreach, pulpit supply services for churches, and previously operated a Christian radio translator. These offerings work together to fulfill RMBM's mission of equipping rural churches and ministries in the northwestern Rocky Mountains.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Camp Elohim: Bible camp and retreat center near Troy, Montana in Northwest Montana mountains
• Camp Lewtana
• Camp Utmost

Products and services

• Camp Elohim A Bible camp and retreat center nestled in the mountains of Northwest Montana near Troy, offering year-round facilities for inspirational camping and spiritual retreats for youth, adults, and church groups.
• Camp Lewtana A Bible camp located six miles south of Lewistown, Montana in the foothills of the Snowy Mountains, providing fun-filled atmosphere focused on teaching campers to live by faith and rely on God.
• Camp Utmost A 40-acre Bible camp and retreat center near Greenough, Montana featuring a lodge with kitchen, dining, chapel, nursing facilities, dorm, and cabins for church camps and group events.
• Bible Training Center (BTC) A three-year program for training rural pastors and church leaders, with campuses at the Missoula location, Camp Elohim, and Plummer Church in Idaho, combined with a comprehensive pastoral internship program.
• Pathwalkers Ministry A Native American children's ministry outreach developed through the Ravalli and Hot Springs churches, used by the Lord in six western states.
• Pulpit Supply

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• American Sunday School UnionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOriginal parent organization when mission began in 1957. Darrel and Betty Burch were placed as missionaries through ASSU. Organization eventually became independent in 1969.
• KMBI/Moody Bible InstituteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRMBM began sponsoring a radio translator for KMBI, a Moody Bible Institute affiliated FM station from Spokane, Washington, in 1980. Provided Christian radio to Missoula area through mid-2000.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Mount Hermon Association: Faith-based camp and conference center operator with year-round retreat facilities — comparable to RMBM's combined camp-and-retreat-center model.
• Forest Home: Faith-based camp and retreat center operator running multi-site camp facilities — directly comparable to RMBM's three owned camp and retreat centers in mission and operating model.
• Child Evangelism Fellowship: Faith-based missions organization focused on evangelism and discipleship of children — comparable to RMBM's Pathwalkers and youth outreach programs in mission and target audience.
• Pioneer Clubs: Faith-based children's and youth ministry program that, like RMBM, focuses on reaching children and supporting church-based ministry in local communities.
• Avant Ministries: Faith-based missionary organization focused on church planting and leadership development — directly comparable to RMBM's mission to develop, empower, and release pastoral leaders and plant churches.

Broad incumbents

• CRU (Cru): Large interdenominational missionary organization with a focus on training leaders and developing disciples — comparable to RMBM's Bible Training Center and church-planting objectives, at significant scale.
• Young Life: A large, established faith-based youth organization that runs camp programs across the U.S. — comparable to RMBM's K-12 Bible camp offering, but at national scale and broader scope.
• Kanakuk Kamps: Multi-location Christian summer camp operator for kids and teens directly comparable to RMBM's Camp Elohim, Camp Lewtana, and Camp Utmost — although at much larger scale.
• Youth For Christ: Interdenominational youth ministry organization with a rural and small-town outreach focus — comparable to RMBM's youth and family segments in the Rocky Mountain region.

Emerging players

• Biblica: Faith-based organization focused on Scripture engagement and ministry support — thematically aligned with RMBM's biblical discipleship and leadership training mission.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Rocky-Mountain-Bible-Mission-333910418237
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rocky-mountain-bible-mission

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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