"Attempt great things for God; Expect great things from God"
 - WILLIAM CAREY

Hunt Valley Baptist Church (HVBC) was founded by Pastor David Bottrell on April 25, 2004, holding its first service in a storefront building on Greenspring Avenue in Timonium, MD. Word quickly spread that Hunt Valley Baptist Church was a church where people could thrive spiritually, and attendance began to grow. Many first-time visitors remarked after attending a service that they had never before been in such a friendly church. Thus, by the time the church was three years old, it was apparent that a new church facility was sorely needed.

Something New
"I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the Lord." Ps 122:1

A church is not a building; it is a special fellowship of believers who want to be disciples of Jesus Christ. It is a Christian family in which there is always an extra seat at the table for one more. It is a body in which all members work together toward a common purpose - serving and glorifying God. When God called Pastor Bottrell to start a church in Hunt Valley, MD, he resolved that HVBC would not be just another church, but that it would truly be...

Something Different
"Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John... they took knowledge of them, that they had been with Jesus." Acts 4:13

To make a difference, you have to be different. What makes Hunt Valley Baptist Church different from many other churches is that our central focus is on the Word of God. In each service, members hear messages that are practical, powerful, and timely. This is what makes HVBC...

Something Exciting
"For the zeal of thine house hath eaten me up" Ps 69:9

At Hunt Valley Baptist Church, the experience of being in God’s house will excite and inspire you. Through others ministering to you and the opportunities you will have to minister to others, you’ll experience God’s blessings on a level that you never thought possible. You’ll find a place to “fit in,” to worship, to serve, to accomplish with others what you could not accomplish alone. In short, you’ll find that serving the Lord is truly something to be excited about!