We are a Church that loves Jesus, teaches the Word of God & is friendly to people.
No church is perfect. No people have ever been perfect, with the exception of the living Son of God, Jesus. So, no pressure. We’re all doing the best we can in an imperfect world. We strive to honor God and live lives that are pleasing to Him, enjoying His blessings and favor, and helping others along their journey. Click below to review some of our specific beliefs.
Lizella Baptist Church exists to lead people into relationship with Jesus Christ by reaching, discipling, and serving others.
REACH.
Part of Lizella life is caring enough for others to reach out to them in love.
Not everyone is ready for religion, but everyone is born ready to be loved.
How we reach out may look a little different for every person, but one thing we know according to John 3:16, God loves the whole world – every person He creates – and He wants them all to know Him.
When we reach out to others in love, we are blessed in following His example
and they are blessed by His love.
DISCIPLE.
What does that word even mean? To disciple is to teach, to come alongside, to lead by example, and to help develop & grow others. To be discipled not only means to learn, but to do… to actively follow.
We are committed to providing opportunity at every age and spiritual development level to grow and strengthen others through sincere relationships, both with the Lord and with others. Discipling in this way offers growth for all believers. As we each follow Christ, we model the path for others on their journey & help them along the way.
SERVE.
Jesus was a servant leader. We believe God has called us to be a church that follows Him by turning our hearts and focus to serving our neighbors where they are.
Sometimes that’s inside the church; sometimes not. God gifts each of His followers in someway that He plans to use for His Kingdom. It can be a great adventure to discover how you fit into His grand plan!
What we know is that if God has brought you here, He has a place in mind for you to serve and a purpose here for you to fulfill. It is not His intention for us to do what we aren’t gifted for, or to burn out doing everything. He intends for us to be blessed by being a blessing to others.
Back in 1920, Rev. John C. Mays met with Lizella leaders to discuss the need for a Baptist Church. Property was purchased and friends from nearby Bethel Baptist voted to support the establishment of a church at Lizella. Over the next two years, the property was improved upon and dedication of the new church was set for October 1, 1922, with Rev. H.H. Mosely as pastor.
[summary excerpt from Alan Marsh, LBC member & historian}
Chris Minton
Lead Pastor
Rick Parsons
Executive Pastor
Ashton Rickman
Worship Pastor
Tony Elder
Kids & Education Pastor
Bethany Pirkle
Interim Student Director
Sharon Spivey, B.S., R.T. (R) (CV)
Sr. Adults & HOPE Ministry
Jen Sandefur
Office Manager
Dexter Lawson
Facilities Manager
Sharon Pirkle
Preschool & Mother's Morning Out Director
Amy McTyeire
Children's Ministry Assistant & OCC Coordinator
Emily Wallington
Church Secretary & Young Adults Leader
Kathy Wolfe
Housekeeping Manager