Who is Liberty Baptist Church?

Liberty Baptist Church exists to make disciples of Jesus Christ. We achieve this by ministering to every aspect of the Christian life. We are committed to developing mature disciples through God-centered worship, global evangelism, biblical education, genuine fellowship, and practical ministry (both locally and around the world).

Our desire is that you would come and join us so that we can meet you. Our church exists for the glory of God and you could be a vital part of its ministry and mission.

A church family is essential for the Christian life. Liberty Baptist Church is committed to providing a church community to help develop your walk with Christ. We seek to challenge you in every area of your Christian walk.

We would love for you to consider Liberty Baptist to be your church home.

If you would like to read the full doctrinal statement of the Baptist Faith and Message, click the following link.

Service Times

Sunday Morning Schedule
8:30am - 9:15am | Early Sunday School
9:00am - 10:00am | Iglesia Nueva Visión in the Fellowship Hall
9:30am - 10:30am | Worship in the Sanctuary
10:00am - 10:45am | Sunday School
11:00am - 12:00pm | Worship in the Ministry Center

Sunday Evening Schedule
5:00pm | KIDSing/Cherub Choir
6:00pm | AWANA Clubs (2-years-old - 5th grade)
7:00pm | Liberty Worship Choir Practice

Wednesday Evening Schedule
6:00pm | Groups/ Prayer at LBC
6:30pm | Wednesday Night Experience (Youth)

Elder Leadership

Following the New Testament teaching, Liberty Baptist is an elder-led church, with one of the elders serving as a full-time pastor. Their mission is to oversee the work and ministry of the church and to protect the doctrinal purity and spiritual vitality of the church. Currently, Liberty has five lay elders. All of the elders are equal in authority and make decisions by unanimous consent.

• Rusty Small (Lead Pastor): 434-352-2336

• Kevin Bailey: 434-352-2336

• Kent Hancock: 434-352-8499

• Don Jones: 434-609-7199

• Ron Carter: 434-352-2336

• Curtis Pearson: 434-352-2336

Administrative Committees

Building & Grounds Committee
This Building and Grounds Committee is responsible for the upkeep of all church property. This includes renovations, repairs, and the decorations of all church buildings.
Contact Bill Stratton: 434-610-7621

Cemetery Trustees
The Cemetery Trustees oversee the Liberty Cemetery located just a few blocks from the church off Lee-Grant Avenue. The cemetery serves both members of the church as well as members of the community.
Contact Teresa Lawson: 434-352-8354 or Ben Cole: 434-315-4539

Fellowship Committee
The Fellowship Committee is responsible for the church-wide events each year.
Contact Joanne Goodrich: 434-664-7043 or Pat Dressler: 434-352-8593

Preschool Committee
The Preschool Committee oversees the operations of the Liberty Weekday Preschool. The Preschool has classes on Tuesday and Thursday mornings, for 3-year-olds, and classes on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings for 4-year-olds. Liberty's Weekday Preschool uses the ABEKA preschool curric­ulum and does an excellent job of preparing students for kindergarten.
Contact Jason Wells: 434-610-0662

Publicity Committee
The Publicity Committee oversees the church's printed and digital publica­tions with the goal of creating a professional and consistent image of LBC in the community. The committee also assists various ministries with their pub­licity needs.
Contact Scott Small: 434-665-3376

Safety Team
The Safety Team is responsible for all security aspects of the Church. Team members monitor Sunday School, worship services, and any church events held at Liberty Baptist. The Safety Team attends required trainings and implements and follows safety protocols.
Contact Howard Gregory: 434-841-4650

Stewardship Committee
The Stewardship Committee develops the church's annual budget and makes adjustments and recommendations as needed.
Contact Christian Pemberton: 804-761-4502

Adult Ministries

Young Adults Ministry
Young adults out of high school (ages 18-30) are invited to join us as we navigate how God wants us to live daily for Him. The group discusses hot topics like dating, marriage, jobs, finances, and other areas for disciples of Christ with biblical, applications.
Contact John McSweeney: 301-717-2797 or Chris McSweeney 301-938-3357

Men’s Bible Studies
There are several Bible studies for men taking place during the week. They are located in the homes of church members, as well as at the church. For a list of times and places, check with the church office.
Contact John Caldwell: 434-352-5607

Women’s Bible Studies
There are several Bible studies for women taking place during the week. They are located in the homes of church members, as well as at the church. For a list of times and places, check with the church office.
Contact Melissa Small: 434-352-2336

Goodyears
The senior adults (55 and older) meet for a covered dish meal at the church on the third Wednesday of each month from noon - 1:30 or take a day trip to eat and enjoy an activity. When the meeting is held at the church, it usually features a guest speaker and some type of program. Occasionally, the group takes an out-of-town trip.
Contact Betty Hancock: 434-352-5447 or Lynn Adam: 631-495-3624

Children’s Ministries

Nursery Committee
The Nursery Committee is charged with providing care for the needs of babies, toddlers, and preschoolers during regular Sunday morning and Sunday evening services. Their top concern is to provide a safe and loving environment for the children while parents are participating in church services. The committee coordinates a volunteer schedule of 6-7 teams that rotate each week.
Contact Ann Conner: 434-352-2336

Sunday School
Sunday School classes are specially tailored and provided for children of all ages. Every week from 9:45am to 10:45am, teachers in each of the four classes provide a structured and interactive lesson for their age group. The classes offered are PreK, K-1st, 2nd-3rd, and 4th-5th grade.
Contact Chris Bilton: 434-352-5181

LBC Kid's Church
Kid's Church is a worship experience for children 1st - 5th grade in the children's area during the 8:30 and 11:00 am services. Children enjoy a time of age-appropriate worship, Bible study, snack and craft.
Contact Chris Bilton: 434-352-5181

Children's Church
Children's Church is an age-appropriate worship service for children ages 4 through kindergarten during the 8:30am and 11:00am worship services. Children proceed directly to the children's area before the 11:00am worship service.
Contact Chris Bilton: 434-352-5181

Awana Clubs
With clubs for children 2-years-old through 5th grade, AWANA helps churches and parents raise children to know, love, and serve Jesus Christ. AWANA meets Sunday nights from 6:00pm - 7:30pm. Children enjoy a structured time for Scripture memory, games, and Bible study.
Contact Chris Bilton: 434-352-5181

Student Ministries

Student Sunday School
Bible study is provided every Sunday morning from 9:45am to 10:45am. Students are first served a light breakfast and engage in a brief time of fellowship before class time. There are two classes provided. One for Middle School students (6th - 8th grade) and one for High School students (9th - 12th grade). Students meet on the second floor of the Ministry Center.
Contact Tommy Brooks: 434-352-2336

Wednesday Night Experience
Wednesday Night Youth Group is an exciting time of activities, praise and worship, and Bible study. The youth area is opened at 6:30pm for students to enjoy activities and fellowship in the game room and gym­nasium. At 7:00pm, the worship service begins. It consists of a time of worshipful music, meaningful prayer, and biblical teaching applicable to student lives. The first Wednesday night of each month is a game night, consisting of group games and organized games in the gym.
Contact Tommy Brooks: 434-352-2336

Youth Community Outreach
Liberty Baptist Church is committed to engaging middle and high school students in our community. Much like our church-wide commu­nity events, the youth community outreach desires to provide fun, safe activities for teenagers. This outreach has seen amazing success with these events, believing that by reaching out to the community with a loving hand, we will not only encourage people to come to Liberty Baptist, but also to grow closer in their walk with God no matter which church they attend.
Contact Tommy Brooks: 434-352-2336

Trail Life
Trail Life is a Christian Outdoor adventure program for boys (Kindergarten to 12th grade) that emphasizes and teaches biblical moral values. Camping, hiking, and other outdoor activities help build deep relationships and provide a special context for leadership, problem solving, conflict resolution, and char­acter building.
Contact Tim Webb: 434-352-5271

Music Ministries

Liberty Worship Choir
Anyone from high school age and above, with a love of singing, can be a part of the choir. The Worship Choir rehearses on Sunday evenings from 7:00-8:00pm in the choir room.
Contact Cliff Lambert: 434-352-2336

Liberty Praise Team
The Liberty Praise Team includes singers and musicians who lead worship for sanctuary services and at other times. Instruments cur­rently include percussion, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, bass guitar, piano, and synthesizer. The Praise Team specializes in contemporary Christian music. Membership is by audition only.
Contact Cliff Lambert: 434-352-2336

Multi-Media Ministry
We know that faith comes from hearing and believe that spoken word and song are two of the most important tools for such church service. The goal of the media team is to provide clear and intelligible sound that is transparent and distraction free to the listener, and that is worthy of the worship of Jesus Christ.
Contact Scott Small: 434-665-3376

KlDSing and Cherub Choir
KIDSing for 1st-5th grade, and Cherub Choir for 4-year-olds - Kin­dergarten, practice on Sunday nights from 5:00-6:00pm. A snack supper will be served. KIDSing and the Cherub Choir participates in two annual children's programs.
Contacts
• Cherub Choir > Melissa Small: 434-665-5779
• KIDSing > Libbie Small: 434-660-2499

Sanctuary Preparation Ministries

Flower Committee
This Flower Committee is responsible for weekly and seasonal decora­tions, including flowers for the worship gatherings. The committee accepts and coordinates the use of arrangements given in honor or memory of loved ones.
Contact Vicki Canada: 434-352-7958

Lord's Supper Committee
Liberty Baptist Church celebrates the Lord's Supper once every 3 months. The Lord's Supper Committee is responsible for the prepara­tion of the bread and juice.
Contact Teresa Vaughan: 434-352-7697

Baptism Committee
The Baptism Committee assists with baptisms as needed. This includes preparation of the baptistry, securing robes for baptism and preparing the changing rooms for baptism.
Contact Karen Lawson: 434-609-1166

Usher Committee
This Usher Committee is responsible for greeting church and commu­nity members once they enter the sanctuary on Sunday mornings. The committee is also responsible for seating and distributing other materi­als used in conjunction with the worship services and special events.
Contact Brett Stratton: 434-352-4505

Prayer Committee
The Prayer Committee coordinates sending cards to people who need prayer and encouragement. Prayer time on Wednesdays from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm for everyone and from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm for ladies in the church. Prayer texts are sent for immediate needs.
Contact Linda Almond: 434-660-3233

Education Ministries

Groups at LBC
Community groups meet during the week at church and at various homes. They are designed to accommodate the interests of individuals in the community and help everyone grow in their spiritual walk.
Contact Rusty Small: 434-352-2336

Library
The Liberty Baptist Church Library offers fiction and non-fiction Christian books, as well as other media resources to church members. The library's goal is to provide materials that promote the work of the church's ministries and to make available materials that provide inspira­tion and knowledge to further the Christian growth of library users. The library is open on Sunday mornings and evenings, as well as Wednesday evenings.
Contact Annette Williams: 434-907-1530

Sunday School
Sunday School is a great opportunity to find people in your age group or in your situation of life. The setting allows for questions and Biblical answers to life's problems. It serves as a time for accountability, encour­agement and fellowship. Sunday School meets Sunday mornings from 8:30am - 9:15am and from 10:00am - 10:45am. Liberty currently offers over a dozen different adult Sunday School classes, including men-only, women-only, couples and mixed classes. There are also classes for children of all ages from infants through 12th grade. If you desire to teach a Sunday School class, please contact the main office.
Contact Church Office: 434-352-2336