"The Church that Cares"

Welcome to the website of Greater Liberty Baptist Church

It is by God's divine order that you have "clicked" on to this site. We pray that you will be inspired and reminded that serving the Lord will pay off. If you are not saved, you can pray this simple prayer and get saved today! Prayer: "Dear God, I admit that I have sinned and stand in need of a Savior. Right now, I ask Jesus to come into my heart and save me." Now that you are saved, go to a church in your area and become active.       

Theme: 

       The Church That Made No More Excuses          Scripture: Luke 14:16-24 

For 168 years, Greater Liberty Baptist Church has been a witness in the city of New Orleans for our community and the world. This Strategic Plan document captures the Strategic Vision, Goals and Objectives of our church along with the Strategies to achieve them. This plan will be used to guide and focus project planning activities and to communicate the vision and goals to inspire, encourage, motivate, and engage the support of our members and the community. Our plan includes definitions of our mission statement, core values, strategic vision, planning theme, goals and objectives, strategies, and projects.

1. Mission Statement Definition

 Our mission statement is derived from the biblical Great Commission in Matthew 28: 18-20.  It defines what we are trying to do as commanded by our Lord Jesus, and our fundamental purpose in life. 

  2. Core Values Definition 

Basic principles we adhere to that guide our vision, approaches, and plans to meet our Mission commitment.   

3. Strategic Vision

 Definition: A narrative describing the state of our church as seen or envisioned at some distant future time. It represents our dream of what we would like to be. Our Vision is updated as often as deemed necessary in response to changing circumstances.

4. Planning Theme

 Definition: A short descriptive statement used to guide, scope, and shape the creation of goals & objectives.  

5. Goals & Objectives Definition

 Declarative statements that represent hoped for results of our actions as we seek to achieve the Vision. 

6. Strategies Definition 

General descriptions of approaches used to satisfy goals & objectives. Strategies represent how goals & objectives will be accomplished.  

7. Projects Definition

Specific actions and tasks that are resourced and scheduled to implement Strategies. Project plans represent "what" will be done, “who” will do it, “when” it will be done, and what it will “cost.” 

Greater Liberty Baptist Church is committed to evangelizing the lost, exalting the Savior, equipping the saints, and engaging our members to meet the needs of mankind.

Our core values are “Unity in Christ; Worship and Praise; Teaching and Preaching; Giving, Missions and Ministry; Fellowship; and Prayer.” 

Our vision is to operate our church with both attractional and missional components to maximize our exposure to The Lost and win more disciples for Christ.