History
In October 2024, leaders of several of the Gallatin Valley's Christian nonprofits - Greater Impact, Love INC, Sacred Portion, and ZoeCare - along with the Gianforte Family Foundation began meeting to pray about their role in helping those affected by homelessness in our community. Other Christian leaders soon joined and a unified coalition of Christ followers formed. Shortly thereafter, the idea of a dinner church was birthed as a way to bring material and spiritual food to our brothers and sisters on the street. We held the first dinner and church service on October 5, 2025 at HRDC.
We are not affiliated with any single church nor any single nonprofit. We are not a 501(c)(3) organization. We are a group of Christians, overseen by a small coalition of Christians from Greater Impact, Hope Lutheran Church, Love INC, Sacred Portion Children's Outreach, and ZoeCare, governed by the beliefs found on this page.
Mission
To graciously provide for the material and spiritual needs of our brothers and sisters suffering homelessness by providing a loving Christian community gathered around a delicious meal.
Vision
To make disciples of Jesus Christ by providing a Christian community in which the men and women of Gallatin Valley suffering homelessness can grow in their love of God.
Values
- Gospel-centered
- Driven by love
- Guided by Scripture
- Trinitarian in doctrine
- Intentionally disciple-making
- United with believers
Gospel Statement
The Gospel is the good news of God's salvation in Jesus Christ (Romans 1:16), through his life (John 14:6), death (Romans 5:8-9; 1 Peter 3:18), and resurrection (Romans 6:9; 1 Corinthians 15:3-4). The Gospel is God’s message of hope (Colossians 1:23; 1 Peter 1:3-4), offering forgiveness of sins (Ephesians 1:7; Acts 10:43), and eternal life to those who believe in Christ’s (John 3:16; Romans 6:23) finished work of redemption (John 19:30).
Statement of Faith (Nicene Creed)
We believe in one God,
the Father almighty,
maker of heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible.
And in one Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of God,
the begotten from the Father before all ages,
God from God, Light from Light,
true God from true God,
begotten, not made;
of the same essence as the Father.
Through him all things were made.
For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven;
he became incarnate by the Holy Spirit and the virgin Mary,
and was made human.
He was crucified for us under Pontius Pilate;
He suffered and was buried.
On the third day he rose again, according to the Scriptures.
He ascended to heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
He will come again with glory to judge the living and the dead.
His kingdom will never end.
And we believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life.
He proceeds from the Father,
and with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified.
He spoke through the prophets.
We believe in one holy catholic [i.e., universal] and apostolic church.
Note: To volunteer at Bozeman Dinner Church, one must agree to the Gospel Statement and Statement of Faith.