Praying for our In-Care Candidates

• MDiv, Portland Seminary 2021
• Seeking Ordination

After more than a decade serving in a small church as a NextGen pastor, Beth (she/her) found herself at a crossroads, unsure of her next steps in ministry. So, she leaned into learning all she could about her faith… diving into theology, history, hermeneutics, spiritual practices, etc. She leaned so hard, in fact, that she found herself in seminary pursuing an MDiv. In 2018, she was asked to preach at Longview First Christian Church, and after a year of providing pulpit supply, she was invited to serve as a part-time pastor. Beth has a passion for community, connection, and cultivating sacred space within and without the church building. You will find her navigating most days with conversation and a giant cup of coffee.

• Received a Certificate of Ministry from Disciples Seminary Foundation
• Seeking commissioning for Grand Avenue Christian Church, Bozeman, MT

After 25 years of ignoring God's call to her, Marci finally acknowledged it and became very active in the life of Grand Avenue Christian Church in Bozeman, MT, including serving as a worship leader and Board member. In February 2026 the Northern Lights Region Commission on Ministry approved Marci for being taken under care as she moves through the commissioning process.  She and her husband of 38 years are both fifth-generation Bozeman natives. They live on the family farm with their two dogs and enjoy spending time gardening, working on their large yard, and exploring their beautiful home state.

• Working toward graduation with a Masters in Theological Studies at Phillips Theological Seminary.
• Will continue into her DMin, also at LTS.

Leigh Larson (she/her) is Texan-born, Montana-livin'. After serving in the US Air Force Reserve Chaplain Candidate Corps and for DoC churches in Denver and Great Falls, MT, Leigh has grown her social media presence to almost 100k followers to push back against Christian Nationalism, advocate for marginalized communities, and promote theological discussion. Leigh is an avid writer and her recent paper "Secular Democracy and Women's History in America" was a finalist for the 2025 Stone-Campbell Journal. She was awarded the Stone-Campbell Journal Promising Scholar award and Senior DoC student award.
She is the author of three children's books, "Adventures of Miss Leigh & Professor Huckleberry" about national parks, with copies sold in Glacier National Park and in local bookstores.

 • Pursuing Master of Divinity degree at Fuller Seminary, graduating June 2028.
• Plans to continue her education for a Doctor of Ministry.

Katrina Sidener (she/her) serves at First Christian Church Longview, where her ministry focuses on children, youth, and families. Originally planning to become a teacher, Katrina earned degrees in Early Childhood Education before accepting a position at the church and discerning a call to ministry. She is currently pursuing a Master of Divinity at Fuller Seminary, with an anticipated graduation date of June 2028, and plans to continue her education through a Doctor of Ministry program. Katrina is passionate about faith formation, creating spaces of belonging, and helping people of all ages discover God's love and purpose in their lives.