Hannaford Street Bible Church

Hannaford Street Bible church has been a witness and beacon of light for the Lord Jesus Christ in Helena since 1954. It is one of the largest churches in Montana's state capital. Its fellowship reaches across many demographics and has a large diverse congregation. Through many of its outreaches such as its homeless ministry, and other community involvement, Hannaford serves its community with hearts that seek to glorify God and deliver His message of Salvation to as lost world.

Senior Pastor John Fenlason:
John Fenlason came to Hannaford Street Bible Church in 1991. His responsibilities have emphasized Youth, Children’s, and Family ministries over the years.

Born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, John grew up in Bozeman and Belgrade and graduated from Belgrade High School in 1982. John then attended Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia where he graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Pastoral Ministry in 1985. He then moved to Minneapolis, Minnesota where he received seminary training and worked as an elementary school teacher until coming on staff at Hannaford Street Bible Church in 1991.

John was married to Irene in 1991, and they have four children – Caitlyn, Zachary, Natalie, and Justyce.

Youth Pastor, Gezer Garcia:
Gezer came to Hannaford Street Bible Church in April of 2005. (His name is pronounced "Jê•zer," rhyming with the word "never.") He is originally from Londrina, Brazil where he studied and graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Theology. While in Brazil, he worked as a Bible teacher in an elementary / middle school and he served as a missionary with Africa Inland Mission. In Brazil, Gezer also met and married his wife Kaci, a Montana native who was a missionary there at the time.

In Youth Ministry, Gezer desires to create learning opportunities that teens can apply to their lives, preparing them for godly living in their world, today and tomorrow.