Liberty Baptist Church — Church Directory

Quick Facts

Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Pastoral team led by Derek Ketner (Administrative Pastor)

Founded 1922

Denomination Independent Baptist

Service Times See website

Men's Ministry No

Kids Ministry Yes

Website lbcdurham.org/

Pastor Credentials Verify

10-Point Theological Scorecard

Christology

Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)

Orthodox Christology per SOF.

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Scripture

Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?

KJV preserved position; 66 books inerrant.

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Men's Discipleship

Intentional formation for men?

Verify men's ministry presence.

Caution

Soteriology

Faith alone? How is salvation presented?

Faith alone; believer's baptism by immersion.

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Gender / Biblical Design

Biblical manhood and womanhood by God's design — patriarchal, complementarian, egalitarian, or affirming gender ideology?

All named speakers use 'Bro.' honorific (Kokubun, Kurtz, etc.) — male-only preaching roster confirmed.

Patriarchal — male pastors/deacons, traditional family structure

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Leadership Structure

Male elders/pastors? Accountability?

Plurality of teaching leaders (Ketner, Morrissey, Kurtz, etc.); Administrative Pastor Derek Ketner.

Caution

Preaching Style

Expository or topical/therapeutic?

Sermon titles ('The Gospel is Greater Than Religion', 'Troubled Hearts, Trusting God') suggest expository/biblical.

Caution

Mission Clarity

Great Commission central?

Discipleship emphasis 'across all ages'; Spanish, Care, Music, Missions, Youth, Outreach ministries.

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Cultural Alignment

DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?

Welcome language ('among friends regardless of background') — no affirming or DEI content.

Caution

Accountability Structure

Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?

Independent — no denominational accountability per rubric; yellow held.

Caution

Assessment

Century-old independent Baptist church in Durham NC with a KJV-preserved position and a substantial multi-pastor team covering Spanish ministry, music, missions, youth, and outreach. The diversified pastoral structure is unusual for IFB; visit to clarify the current senior leadership.

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How this church was personally verified by the MOOP directory team:

✓ Researched church website

Last reviewed: 2026-05-16 — Annual review recommended

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