Jose Briones – Ward, Colorado … More than 1,000 attendees gathered this past weekend for the annual Hispanic Camp Meeting, hosted by the Rocky Mountain Conference (RMC) Hispanic Ministries. Set against the backdrop of Colorado’s high country at Glacier View Ranch (GVR) in Ward, Colorado, the event offered a powerful blend of worship, renewal, and community connection.

This year’s theme, “Creciendo en Jesús” (“Always Growing in Jesus”), shaped the tone of the weekend—from the messages to the music to the moments of prayer. Keynote speaker and pastor Jose Rojas delivered a series of sermons that resonated deeply across generations.

Drawing from Matthew 5, Rojas reminded attendees that “we are the salt of the earth,” not merely to preserve, but to provoke thirst. “When people look at our lives,” he said, “there should be a thirst rising in them for Jesus. Salt makes us thirsty. Our presence should stir a longing for the presence of God.”

Rojas also encouraged families to center their lives on Christ and reflect His character in everyday interactions. “If you want to see the face of God,” he added, “look into the eyes of His children.”

The weekend featured baptisms, dedicatory prayers for RMC’s youth, a solemn anointing service, and vibrant fellowship activities filled with dishes from across Latin America. Among the delicious meals and campfires, one could feel the atmosphere to be one of unity and spiritual momentum.

Leonardo Jimenez, lead pastor of the Nueva Esperanza, Denver Central, and Colorado Springs Hispanic Districts, described the experience as transformative: “It was an inspiring camp meeting that renewed our faith and brotherhood in Christ.” Christina Hernandez, a member of the Pecos Hispanic Seventh-day Adventist Church in Denver, Colorado, added, “It was amazing to see people coming together to get closer to God. You could feel the Spirit moving—not just in the sermons, but in the conversations, the prayers, and the joy of being together.”

Alexa, a student at Mile High Academy in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, shared, “Something that I really liked about el campestre is how the pastor that was preaching let people step out of the crowd and get baptized that same day. Another thing I liked was the anointing. You never know what someone might be going through, so in doing that, it really helped my family.”

With over 1,000 participants, the camp meeting marked one of the largest Hispanic gatherings in the region this year. Families traveled from across Colorado and Wyoming to worship, reconnect, and celebrate their shared faith.

As attendees packed up and returned to their home churches, many left with renewed purpose and a deeper sense of connection to God and to one another. As the Hispanic community in RMC prepares to celebrate 100 years of Hispanic ministries this upcoming September 13, the camp meeting served as a timely reminder of the importance of growing in Jesus, putting Him first, and letting His character be reflected in our lives.

—Jose Briones is the RMC Stewardship Promotion and Content creator. Photos by Abner Josiah Garcia and Jose Briones.