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Matt Burleson, Evangelist

Matt Burleson grew up attending Churches of Christ in North Alabama, and was baptized at age 10. He preached his first sermon at 11 and recognized his calling to ministry at age 16. He pursued education at Heritage Christian University (BA, 2012), Harding School of Theology (MDiv, 2019), and Lipscomb University (DMin, 2024).

He met Hannah, his best friend and partner in life and ministry, in the spring of 2009. They were married in December of 2010. They now have three children: Manna, Asher, and Asa. They are expecting their fourth child, Elijah, in January 2026.

Prior to coming to Montana in 2018, Matt and Hannah served churches in Alabama and Arkansas. Matt served as a GFCC intern from 2018-19 and joined GFCC's ministry staff in his present role in December 2019.

Office hours: Mon-Thurs, 10-5, by appointment
Email: hackburleson@yahoo.com

Scott Laird, Administrative Evangelist

Scott grew up in Three Forks, MT. He became a disciple of Jesus through the Campus Ministry at MSU (Bozeman) in August 1978. That’s also where he met his wife, Patty. Scott and Patty have two children and four grandchildren (Brooklyn, Paisley, Hallie, and Harvey). Scott and Patty have served churches in Saskatoon, Boston, Toronto, Edmonton. They moved to Great Falls in November 1994. Scott is the longest serving minister in GFCC’s history. Through his ministry, the church has grown numerically and in health. Beginning in January 2025, Scott will transition into a new role as GFCC's Administrative Minister.

Office hours: Mon-Fri, 9-4, by appointment
Email: slaird.gfcc@gmail.com

Erik Harman, Administrative Assistant

Erik Harman is originally from Pell City, Alabama. His wife, Toni, was born and raised in Great Falls and is a teacher in the Great Falls Public School District. Before moving to Great Falls in the summer of 2025, Erik spent 15 years in full-time ministry serving Churches of Christ in Tennessee and Alabama. Erik joined our team as our Administrative Assistant in January 2026.

Call: (406) 453-3379
Email: office@greatfallscoc.org

Colton Raw, Intern

Colton Raw was born and raised in north central Iowa. He devoted his life to Christ and was baptized on February 18, 2019 in Phoenix, AZ. Around that same time, he met his future wife Alana, and they were married the next year. They recently welcomed a baby girl, Finley!

Colton and Alana spent their first year of marriage in Great Falls before moving to Lubbock, TX to pursue Biblical education. They both graduated from Sunset International Bible Institute in 2023 with a bachelor's degree in Biblical Studies. Colton began his two-year internship with GFCC in January 2024 with a focus on young adults and young families.

Email: the.colton3@gmail.com