The General Missionary Baptist Convention (GMBC) of Colorado was previously known as the General Missionary Baptist Association (GMBA) of Colorado. It had it's beginning in 1946 when a group of dedicated ministers and others met at the St. Stephen Missionary Baptist Church to organize an association of baptist churches.

The Pastor of St. Stephen at the time was the late rev. J. L. Rollerson, who was elected Moderator of the Association. Other officers elected at the organizational meeting were Mrs. Fannie Miller, President of the Senior Women's Auxiliary (Friendship Baptist Church of Colorado Springs), Mrs. Lila Quinn, President of the Sunday School and BTU Congress (Friendship Baptist Church), Rev. D. S. Jordon, Financial Secretary/Treasurer (Eight Street Baptist Church, Pueblo), Mr. Shelby Adams, Recording Secretary (St. Stephen Missionary Baptist Church, Denver). A complete list of all officers elected at this meeting is not available.

The Association was blessed with dedicated leaders and had a positive impact upon the community. Some of the forerunners were the late Rev. C.A. Miller, organizer and Pastor of the Friendship Missionary Baptist Church of Colorado Springs, and was later as the Pastor of St. Stephen Missionary Baptist Church, Denver, the late Rev. John T. Walker, organizer and Pastor of Union Baptist Church, Denver, and later was Moderator of the Association. Other pastors who served as moderators were the late rev. W.H. Mitchell, Eight Street Baptist Church, Pueblo, the late Rev. T. J. Marigna, Friendship Baptist Colorado Springs, Rev. J.O. Stephen, former Pastor of Mount Zion Baptist Church, LaJunta, Colorado.

The Association remained alive throughout the years and has continued to grow. There are many outstanding achievements and many events of special importance that are not mentioned in this brief history. However, we are grateful and indebted to the faithful soldiers Christ who had the courage to undertake such a difficult task. We are now recipients of the fruit of the their labor.

In July 1975, the association became the General Missionary Baptist Convention of Colorado. All Association officers retained their positions and Rev. J.O. Stephen became the first Convention President. At the Annual Session in July 1976, Fred Hopson, Jr. , Pastor of St. Stephen Missionary Baptist Church, was elected President of the Convention and served until July 1983.

As result of Rev. Hopson's Dedication and hard labor, the Convention made many accomplishments. It became a moving spiritual force in the State of Colorado, and is destined for higher heights with continued spiritual Leadership. The Convention is divided into two districts --Salem and Pike's Peak. The Salem District is made up of Denver area Churches and the Pike's Peak District is a representation of churches in the Southern region of the State.

On July 22,1983, the 37th Annual Business Session was Called to order by President Hopson. rev. E.R. Johnson, Pastor of Friendship Baptist Church, Colorado Springs, was elected President of the Convention. Rev. E.R. Johnson served from July, 1983 to July, 1988. In July 1988, the 42nd Annual annual Session, Rev. Eugene Todd of Kinship Baptist Church was elected President of the Convention. Rev. Todd served from, July, 1988 to July, 1994. During the 49th annual Session, July, 1994, Rev. Randolph C. West, Jr. of St. Stephen Missionary Baptist Church was elected President of the Convention.

The Officers and members of the Convention believe nothing is impossible with God and will continue to move forward in Kingdom building.