About Us

Our History

On March 27, 1988, one hundred twenty-five people met at the YWCA in Bristol, Tennessee and appointed a group of 8 men to meet and make recommendations as to the action this group should take.
   This group met again on March 30, 1988 and recommended that we form a church. On May 29, 1988 the Church Covenant, Constitution and Bylaws were studied and approved by this group. Also on May 29, 1988 Brad Booher was asked to serve as pastor for this church and the following men were appointed as deacons: Lyndon Leonard, Bud Turner, Cecil Willard, Bobby Fleenor, Haven Booher, Charlie Ford and Larry Johnson. Two weeks later, the office of the church treasure was filled by Mark Ball at a called Business meeting.
    Charter members were those who joined the church between the time of June 1, 1988 and July 3, 1988. There were one hundred and twenty-two charter members.
     The church's name was decided by a vote of the congregation. names were submitted and then a vote was taken of all the congregation. From the names submitted, the majority voted on Liberty Baptist Church, thus the group at the "Y" became known as Liberty Baptist Church.
     Services met at the YWCA for 10 months and on January 26, 1989 the property at 112 Walnut Hill Road, Bristol, Tennessee was purchased. Our first service at this location was held on Sunday morning, January 29, 1989 with one hundred and sixty-four people present.

Our Future

In recent years, Liberty has experienced tremendous numerical and spiritual growth. Our membership has grown to well over 600 people. Sunday morning worship attendance has almost doubled since 2002.

In 2004, Liberty purchased an adjoining lot and duplex for future expansion. By God's grace, that expansion came quickly. In 2005, the church entered a capital campaign called "Moving in the Direction of Faith." The members pledged over $1.3 million toward a new 485-seat sanctuary. Ground was broken in June 2005, and the new facility was under construction. Our first worship service was Easter Sunday, April 2006, with over 530 people present (standing room only). Since then, God has abundantly blessed our congregation with many visitors and new members.

The future is bright for Liberty as we continue to "Reach People for Christ and Train them to Serve Him." Liberty is a church on a mission. We are not standing still. We refuse to coast. By the Lord's help, we will keep on serving, worshipping, witnessing, preaching, teaching, training, giving, and growing until Jesus comes. May He find us faithful when He comes.