Meet Brad Laurvick

A Life of Service

For more than seven years, Brad Laurvick has served as pastor of Highlands United Methodist Church in northwest Denver — a congregation rooted in the 32nd Avenue corridor that has been part of the neighborhood for generations. In that time, Brad has become one of the most trusted community voices in District 5, known for showing up when it matters and staying long after the cameras leave.

Before entering ministry, Brad worked as a community health educator at the University of Colorado, where he taught comprehensive sexual health education — a role that required navigating sensitive topics with clarity, compassion, and an unflinching commitment to evidence-based practice. That same approach defined his campaign: meet people where they are, listen first, and let the data guide the policy.

Feeding the Hungry, Housing the Homeless

Through Denver Urban Ministries, Brad served Denver families facing food insecurity and housing instability — the same families whose children attend DPS schools. He understood that a child cannot learn on an empty stomach, and that school board policy must account for the whole lives students bring into the classroom.

United In Orange

In 2014, Brad organized the "United In Orange" Super Bowl food drive — a massive interfaith effort that mobilized more than 170 churches from Colorado to Montana to Omaha. The campaign collected thousands of pounds of food for families in need and demonstrated Brad's ability to build coalitions across geography, denomination, and political lines.

Standing Up for Inclusion

Brad traveled to the Methodist General Conference in St. Louis to advocate for LGBTQ+ inclusion within the United Methodist Church — a deeply personal stand within a denomination wrestling with its own future. He brought that same moral clarity to his school board campaign, insisting that every student deserves to see themselves reflected in their school's values and protected by its policies.

Standing with Teachers

When Denver teachers walked out in the historic 2019 strike, Brad was on the picket lines. He carried DCTA's priorities into his platform and earned their endorsement — a signal to voters that he understood what educators and school employees needed from the board.