Liberty Chapel Church

1. Liberty Chapel Church Pastor: Apostle Norma Bryant

2. How will we get to the NEXT dimension? • By trusting in God through revelation knowledge to bring HIS Kingdom to pass in the Area of Church and outlying areas. • By bringing people closer to God and each other. • By making sure that each member understands their role in service to the Lord • And by developing a spirit of excellence 2

3. HOW will we get to the NEXT dimension? • Through Increasing our Prayer life. • Fasting (to decrease the strength of your flesh and increase the strength of your spirit) • Through Studying the Word of God on a daily basis. • By Asking God what your God-Given purpose is and “looking” for the answer. • By Studying and Perfecting your gifts. 3

4. WHEN? NOW • This is the time God has appointed for YOU! WHO? YOU! You are a Chosen People, a Royal Priesthood, a Holy Nation, a people belonging to God… 1 Peter 2:9 4

5. WHERE • In your HOUSE! • Within THE Ministry • On your JOB …Wherever you go! 5

6. What We Believe • We Believe the Bible to be the inspired and ONLY infallible written word of God • We Believe that there is one God eternally existent in three persons, God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit • We Believe there is ONLY one God. He is the creator of heaven and earth, and all living beings. He has revealed himself to humanity as the Father, Son, and the Holy Spirit! 6

7. What We Believe • We Believe in the Rapture of the Church of God at Christ’s Return. • We Believe that the Redemptive work of Christ on the cross provides healing for the human body in answer to believing prayer • We Believe that the Baptism in the Holy Spirit, according to Acts 2:4, is given to believers who ask for it. 7

8. A Brief History • Liberty Chapel was founded in 1895 under the leadership of Rev. John McNeill and 25 other members who withdrew their membership from Rose Hill. • Initially named Liberty Chapel Congregational Church. • Former pastors were Rev. Clifton Hodges (1952), Rev. Charles Samuels (1960), and Rev. Benjamin Whitlock (1987). • Our present pastor is Apostle Norma Bryant (1998). 8

9. Our Mission To teach and preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ and share our goods and talents for the welfare of humankind, in our local community and be involved in global missions. 9

10. Our Mission’s Success Is Assured Through: • Praise and Worship • Study of HIS Word • Loving Each Other • Reaching the Lost • Operating in the Realm of Excellence, Leading to Greatness! 10

11. Our Values • Faith In Jesus Christ • Prayer that Changes Things and Us • Passion for the Gospel • Respect for ALL People • Kindness in Our Respect to Others • Honesty in Our Approach to Life • Spiritual Growth as the ONLY Way • Worship as Means to Loving the Lord • Community Service to Foster Hope 11

12. Ministry Accomplishments • Many Lives saved, changed and transformed. • Ministries Designed to Meet the Needs of the Congregation: • Dance ministry • Children’s Church ministry • Women and Men’s Ministries • Youth Ministry • Lay and Health team ministry • The Community has been enriched and the quality of living has been enhanced 12

13. Pastor’s desire for each Member “To trust God and to be successful in every area of your lives.” 13

14. Benefits of Membership • A Consistent, Accurate, and Biblically-based presentation of the Word of God • New Dimension of Understanding of God • A Loving Environment Demonstrated through Sincere Membership Care and Support • God’s anointing in the house • An Atmosphere of Spiritual Growth and Personal Development 14

15. Expectations of Membership • Attend all services, appointed meetings, and events. • Give your Time, Talent, and Tithe • Evident growth. • See Evangelism as a necessity and Evangelize . • Perfect your Gift(s). 15

16. Expectations of Membership • Involvement in the Success of the Ministry through Dedicated Service. • Maximum Growth of Each Member in the use of Their Specific Anointings, Gifts, and Talents. • A Great Expectancy and a Spirit of Excellence. • Time dedicated to Personal, Family and Corporate Prayer. 16

17. Weekly Services • Sunday Morning Worship Service 9:00AM[Intercessory Prayer begins at 8:45AM] • Tuesday Noon-Day Prayer • Wednesday Bible Study 7:30PM • Intercessory Prayer Thursday between 5:00-7:30PM 17

18. IT’S UP TO US TO BUILD THIS MINISTRY This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous , and then thou shalt have good success . – Joshua 1:8 18

19. How will we support each other? • Developing Authentic relationships • Showing we care by • edifying • encouraging • discipline • counseling • mentoring 19

20. Ministry Enrichment • Creating a warm friendly environment • Be friendly • No gossiping • Take time for others • Speak to visitors and members you don’t know • How we should function and relate • Like a Family– • First seek to understand others before seeking to be understood 20

21. Community Enrichment • How we will show the love of God to a dying world? • Feeding the Hungry • Helping the Hurting to Heal • Visiting the Sick, Convalesced and Confined • Raising the Quality of Living 21

22. Recap-Why we are here today? • We’re here to begin the process of assisting YOU in YOUR Overall Growth and Development in the things of Almighty God. 22

23. Overall Growth • Is Based On: • A Spiritual Passion to Serve and our Concern about Soul Winning • Everyone Partnering in the Success of the Ministry • Members Committing to Regular/On-Time Attendance- Sunday and Wednesday night services. • Members Consistently Bringing Guests. • Our Intentional Follow-Up of Visitors and Guests 23

24. Growth Goal! 25% NEW Members each Month Each person only needs to bring 1 person each week! 24

25. Q & A 25

26. Take Responsibility Today 26