Mr. John Schreier

John joined MBC in 2023 after teaching at Yellowstone Christian College since 2019. He grew up in South Dakota and Utah, entering the military as a radio operator when he was 17, then as a linguist, instructor, language manager, and Battalion staff NCO before becoming a chaplain candidate and an officer in 2006. He and his wife Catherine have raised 5 children, who happened to be born in 5 different states due to active military service. He and Catherine have homeschooled their children through High School. John served overseas as a Battalion Chaplain with the 495th CSSB, Kalispell, MT, and retired in 2011 from the Army with 24 years of service. He has a breadth of experience and a passion for Biblical languages, music, and encouraging prayer, vocation, reasoned dialogue, and critical thinking. He serves as pastor at Christ E&R church in Hardin, MT. John also enjoys cycling, the outdoors, and training search and rescue canines.