CHURCH PLANTING
“Go into all the world and preach the gospel”
Whether in the Mountain states or those on the northern Great Plains, we've an unwavering commitment to this prospect: discovering, developing, and deploying qualified ministers for planting new and better Open Bible churches.
Our PROCESS
Church Planting Directors
Rob and Bethany Bray serve as the Church Planting Directors for the Mountain Plains Region. Raised in an Open Bible Church in Tujunga, California, Rob Bray felt called to ministry from a young age. In 2011, he took his first steps into formal ministry as a youth pastor alongside Pastor Derek Sissel in Colorado Springs, CO. This experience solidified Rob's passion for serving others and spreading the gospel.
Rob continued to expand his career in both ministry and the marketplace. Rob’s entrepreneurial and leadership skills have catalyzed successful companies and grown healthy ministries. With over a decade of experience in both business and church contexts, Rob's expertise and passion have made him a trusted advisor and coach for leaders and entrepreneurs seeking breakthroughs in multiple areas including life, marriage, and business.
Rob founded Spirit + Truth church in 2020 in his living room and it has grown into a vibrant community of 150 people. His ministry passions include visionary leadership, courageous preaching, relational health, strategic planning, evangelistic outreach, and more. He is committed to seeing the mission of Open Bible Churches accomplished in the Mountain Plains Region and is excited for the future of the Open Bible movement.
Rob and his wife Bethany have been married for 14 years and live on their homestead in Fort Collins, CO with their six children: Nehemiah, Nora, Noelle, Neely, Nayla, and Nicholas. In their spare time, they enjoy hiking, paddle-boarding, and snowboarding. For more information about Rob's ministry please visit spiritandtruthfc.org.
Strategic Cities:
We pray to plant churches in the following three cities as missional kingdom outposts for our region
Denver, Colorado
A bustling metropolis with a diverse and growing population, Denver combines urban vibrancy with stunning mountain landscapes, making it a strategic hub for reaching young professionals, families, and outdoor enthusiasts with the gospel.
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Known for its rich cultural heritage and artistic flair, Santa Fe is a vibrant city with spiritual diversity, offering a unique opportunity to plant a church that connects with creatives, seekers, and families in need of community and the gospel.
Cheyenne, Wyoming
As a small but growing capital city, Cheyenne is ripe for church planting, with a strong sense of community and untapped potential to reach ranchers, families, and local professionals with the hope of Christ.
Financial investment for this effort is gratefully being accepted directly or in conjunction with your regional Mission Venture Plan. If you or your church would like to help resource this effort, please send donations to the regional office and mark them "Church Planting." May the Lord God richly bless you as you invest in His kingdom's advance!