Tell Us About Your Church Community
We are a thriving, growing church bursting with life—filled with people of all ages and walks of life who passionately love Jesus, listen for His voice, and joyfully follow where He leads. You’ll find us nestled right in the heart of the mountains in beautiful Buena Vista, Colorado—a stunning town of about 2,500 people. 
Our community is on the move, with new families and young adults relocating to our county every month. It’s an exciting time to be here, an
d God is doing something truly special!
Pastor Brett Crimmel serves as Lead Pastor at Valley Fellowship Church. He is passionate about seeing the people of the Rocky Mountains transformed by the Word of God and helping people find their way back to God. He completed his Master of Divinity at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and has served churches on the west coast and east coast, but has spent the vast majority of his ministry in Colorado. In his spare time, he enjoys hiking fourteeners, skiing and cooking.
Brett and Tricia Crimmel
What Does Valley Fellowship Do Really Well?
We hear it all the time—first-time guests tell us Valley Fellowship is the most welcoming church they've ever experienced, and we never get tired of hearing it! But the love doesn’t stop at our doors—we love being sent out to be the Church in our community. Just this winter, thanks to the generosity of and a beautiful partnership with our local grocery store, we stocked our local pregnancy center with enough diapers to last an entire year! Moments like these remind us: when we show up with open hands and hearts, God does big things and we want to keep being a light, inside and outside the walls of the church! 
How Are You Seeing God At Work?
We’ve seen God move in powerful ways over the last few months, with many people saying “yes” to Jesus—but one story stands out in a big way. A man who has endured intense spiritual battles and lives with severe PTSD walked through the doors of Valley Fellowship and encountered the love and presence of God in a life-changing way. Since returning to Christ, his transformation has been nothing short of miraculous. He’s now thriving—connected in a Life Group, serving on a team, and living with a renewed sense of purpose and hope. Watching God work in his life—and seeing the ripple effect in the lives of those around him—has been deeply inspiring and a true testimony to God's healing power!
How Can CRM Partner Churches Pray For Valley Fellowship?
Pray for the rise of strong, Christ-centered leaders—that God would continue building a solid foundation in them as they step into their unique callings. Pray that many would be equipped and empowered to help carry the ministry with joy and strength, creating a healthy, growing leadership pipeline.
Pray for our community to be deeply impacted by the love of Jesus. 
Ask that hearts would be softened, minds opened, and lives transformed as more people encounter the good news of the gospel in real, personal ways. Lift up our Valley Fellowship elders, staff, and their spouses.
Pray that they would walk closely with Jesus, lead with His heart, and pour out His love in every situation. May they be life-giving leaders who reflect Christ in all they do.
Do You Have Any Special Events Coming Up?
We’re so excited to kick off our annual Second Saturday Serve season—running April through October! This is one of our favorite ways to be the hands and feet of Jesus in our town. Every second Saturday, we head into the community to share the love of Christ in tangible ways—whether it’s helping with home upkeep, landscaping for those who aren’t able, picking up trash, or serving through other meaningful projects. It’s all about loving people right where they are and we believe small acts of kindness can make a big Kingdom impact. Second Saturday Serve is one of our favorite outreach events of the year!
