How it all started...
Greater Liberty Bible Church anchored its foundation in the Lord on December 4, 1963 in the home of Pastor Peters at 708 East 45th Sstreet, Los Angeles . The Captain, Rev. S.T. Peters was now in full command, giving orders—“Ship Ahoy!” The crew consisted of twenty
passengers/sailors who would be known by their work and would become true “Fishers of Men”
The Captains maiden voyage set sail February 16, 1964; landing at 6510 South Broadway.
The Captains next stop was Connon-Johnson Mortuary;Located in the 4600 block of Avalon Blvd in 1967.
On November 21, 1967, the Greater Liberty vessel anchored at 6557 South Western Avenue. Where it is still anchored to this day!.
On March 25, 1979 the Greater Liberty Bible Church ordained its first Deacons: Bros: James Brown, Julius Ducree, Theodore Peters and Daniel Vinson.
After the passing of the founding pastor and captain of the ship , Rev. S.T. Peters on January 17,1 the officers and members of the Greater Liberty church; sent a letter to Rev. Theodore W. Peters (son of the pastor) requesting that he accept the position of pastor of the Greater Liberty Bible Church. A favorable response was received and read to the congregation on Sunday, January 19, 1989.
On Sunday, April 23, 1989 Rev. Theodore W. Peters was installed as the second pastor of the Greater Liberty Bible Church. He served faithfully in that postion until his death March 30, 2018 .
The Greater Liberty Bible Church has endeavored to be a bright light within the community:
We provide housing for low-income residents
Provided ministry for overcomers of drug and alcohol
Exercise and food classes for seniors
Provided Community space for meetings and voting
The church celebrated its Jubilee - 50th Anniversary Sunday, October 27, 2013.
passengers/sailors who would be known by their work and would become true “Fishers of Men”
The Captains maiden voyage set sail February 16, 1964; landing at 6510 South Broadway.
The Captains next stop was Connon-Johnson Mortuary;Located in the 4600 block of Avalon Blvd in 1967.
On November 21, 1967, the Greater Liberty vessel anchored at 6557 South Western Avenue. Where it is still anchored to this day!.
On March 25, 1979 the Greater Liberty Bible Church ordained its first Deacons: Bros: James Brown, Julius Ducree, Theodore Peters and Daniel Vinson.
After the passing of the founding pastor and captain of the ship , Rev. S.T. Peters on January 17,1 the officers and members of the Greater Liberty church; sent a letter to Rev. Theodore W. Peters (son of the pastor) requesting that he accept the position of pastor of the Greater Liberty Bible Church. A favorable response was received and read to the congregation on Sunday, January 19, 1989.
On Sunday, April 23, 1989 Rev. Theodore W. Peters was installed as the second pastor of the Greater Liberty Bible Church. He served faithfully in that postion until his death March 30, 2018 .
The Greater Liberty Bible Church has endeavored to be a bright light within the community:
We provide housing for low-income residents
Provided ministry for overcomers of drug and alcohol
Exercise and food classes for seniors
Provided Community space for meetings and voting
The church celebrated its Jubilee - 50th Anniversary Sunday, October 27, 2013.
Expanding the vision...
Matthew 28:18-20 (NKJV) states “And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”
Our Vision, framed on the foundation of the scripture above, is very simple. To bring Christ's message of hope and redemption to a dying and hurting world through Winning the Lost, Discipling the Found and Sending the Discipled.
Our Vision, framed on the foundation of the scripture above, is very simple. To bring Christ's message of hope and redemption to a dying and hurting world through Winning the Lost, Discipling the Found and Sending the Discipled.
Where we are headed...
We believe that excellence honors God and inspires people, so we want to be a church where men and women, boys and girls give their best to God in everything they do. This means that doing our best is both a moral obligation and an intentional strategy to present the church in the best light to our community, to guests, and to those who are part of our church family.
