Culture - There is a cultural difference in Montana that is different than the South. The church, or the pastor of a church, does not have the high community regard that is so common in the South. Children need to be prepared to meet with other children who do not know much about church, God's Word, or other spiritual values. The opportunity of witness and ministry is unlimited. Gambling is big in Montana, as are bars and alcohol use.
Drugs are a problem as in other states.
Most people are very independent and do not open up as quickly as in other places. Native Montanans have to be convinced you are for real and can be trusted. There is a deep spiritual vacuum in many if not most of the people. Evangelical churches are not predominant in Montana. Another culture to be recognized is the Native American Culture.