GRAND VALLEY BAPTIST ASSOCIATION
Taking the Grand Gospel to the Grand Valley and Beyond.
By God’s grace, mercy, and power, we are a fellowship of Bible-believing churches, willingly cooperating to strengthen existing churches, extend the gospel, and help begin new churches through prayer, evangelism, ministry, worship, and fellowship.
OUR MISSION
Strengthening Churches. Extending the Gospel.
We exist to come alongside local churches, encouraging pastors, equipping congregations, and cooperating together so the gospel reaches every corner of the Grand Valley and beyond.
VISION STATEMENT
By God’s grace, mercy and power the Grand Valley Baptist Association is a fellowship of Bible believing, teaching and practicing churches of the Baptist persuasion willingly cooperating with the Colorado Baptist General Convention and the Southern Baptist Convention entities for the purpose of strengthening existing churches, facilitating extension of the gospel and beginning new churches through creating a spirit of community, uniting our resources, improving communication with one another, maintaining accountability with each other, and maturing one another in Christ. Churches in this Association are cooperating to reach the Grand Valley for Jesus through prayer, evangelism, ministry, developing followers of Jesus, worship of the Living God and fellowship.
Prayer
Foundation of all we do
Evangelism
Reaching the Lost
Fellowship
Reaching the Lost
CORE VALUES
What Guides our Fellowship
These values shape how we cooperate, serve, and encourage one another as churches working to reach the Grand Valley for Jesus.
Biblically based lifestyle & doctrinal soundness
We hold fast to Scripture and pursue lives shaped by God's Word and faithful Baptist doctrine.
Unity of purpose with diverse methods
We cooperate around the mission while honoring different approaches to ministry and outreach.
Penetrating spiritual lostness
Seed sowing, soul harvesting, and discipleship, helping people become devoted followers of Jesus.
Creativity & relevance
We encourage thoughtful, contextual ministry that connects the gospel to real needs in our communities.
Worship, prayer & God's Word
We prioritize worship of the Living God and dependence on prayer as we serve together.
Missional churches & community impact
We pursue gospel-centered community impact and new church starts throughout the Grand Valley.
Christian fellowship marked by love
Our relationships are characterized by sacrificial love, compassion, forgiveness, and acceptance.
RESOURCES
Practical Help for Churches Right When You Need It.
GVBA partners with Colorado Baptists to help churches take their next step, whether that’s outreach funding, community engagement tools, or a guided process to increase Gospel impact.
Evangelism & CMO Grants
Apply for grants designed to support evangelism and ministry initiatives great for outreach events, community engagement, and mission-focused projects.
Block Party Trailer
A ready-to-go outreach trailer with a bounce house, sno-cone machine, popcorn, cotton candy, grill, table & chairs, plus a generator to power it all.
Next Step Process
Helping churches with their next step to increase gospel impact in their area through coaching, encouragement, and practical direction.
What's inside the trailer
2 five-gallon water coolers, generator, bounce house, sno-cone machine (high-speed ice shaver), popcorn machine, cotton candy machine, BBQ grill, tables & chairs.
Great for
Neighborhood outreach, church/community partnerships, back-to-school events, and family fun nights.
Need help choosing?
We'll help you match the right resource to your church's goals and capacity.
LEADERSHIP
Serving Churches Across the Grand Valley
Our leadership team exists to encourage pastors, equip churches, and help strengthen gospel impact throughout the Grand Valley.
Jeff Bachman
Regional Director
jbachman@coloradobaptists.org
I have lived in Colorado for 15 years with my wife, Tammy, and our 4 wonderful children: Shannon (26), Katelyn (24), Caleb (24), and Zoe (18). I served as a Church Planter and Pastor for the first 11 and a half years, and as a Church Planting Catalyst for NAMB for almost 3 years. I have a strong passion for Discipleship. I also enjoy walking alongside Pastors and Churches in their life of ministry. This could be through the Next Step Process, Transitional Pastor Process, or just being there to help further the Gospel Impact in their community. In my free time, you can find me skiing, fishing, hiking, or maybe on my newfound hobby, or riding my Harley. My motto in life comes out of 2 Corinthians 12:15: I will most gladly spend and be spent for your souls.
MOTTO
2 Corinthians 12:15
Association Team
Key leaders serving alongside the Regional Director
Travis Best
Moderator
Darrin Crow
Evangelism Team Leader
Marc Maurer
On Mission Team Leader
Richard Sipes
Church Strengthening Team Leader
Rachel Horton
Christian Challenge, CMU Campus Ministry
David Rice
Treasurer
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Strengthen your church. Reach your community.
Whether you’re planning an outreach event, exploring a new ministry initiative, or looking for coaching through the Next Step Process, we’re here to help your church take the next faithful step.