Our Church
Pastor Melvin Ransom
Melvin Ransom is the pastor of Liberty Temple Ministries Inc. COGIC
which is located at 4963 Augusta HWY, Dearing Georgia. He is a man
who carries the mantel of God well. He holds firm to the trustworthy
word as taught. Elder Ransom is apt to teach and he loves and
submits himself to scripture in his authority in all of his life. It’s not
scripture as he makes it, but scripture as he has been taught by
other Godly men. He knows and constantly studies God’s word so
that he can positively train, instruct, encourage, and equip the
church with sound doctrine.
He is a man who serves a Holy God. Through Jesus Christ, he meets
God’s Holy Standards and seeks daily to bring all areas of his life into
accord with God’s word. Elder Ransom not only teaches the word,
but he also sets an example for his people in speech, lifestyle, love,
faith, and purity. In addition to setting an example of Godliness
before the people, he focuses on God-honoring goals. He is a mover
and motivator. He is authoritative yet compassionate, loving, and humble.
Elder Ransom is the founder and Pastor of Liberty Temple Ministries Church of God in Christ, Dearing, GA. He has held many positions in the church: Deacon, Sunday School Superintendent, Pastor Aide, Millen District Sunday School Superintendent, Secretary of the Millen District; Formal President of the Northern GA II Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction Auxiliaries in Ministry (AIM). Formal South East Regional Auxiliaries in Ministry Coordinator (FL, GA, SC and AL.). Elder Ransom has a purpose and direction for the people.
His civilian education includes An Associate Degree in Applied Science, from Georgia Military College; Bachelor of Science Degree from Brenau University and a Master of Theology Degree, from Christian Life School of Theology International.
Our Vision
A Church that operates with compassion for individuals. A church that draws people from impossible situations into a loving and secure circle of God. A church where Christ is being shared and lives are forever changed into the image of God. A church that remembers the poor, sick, and bound.
Our Mission Statement
Building a healthy community of believers that are obedient to the Great Commission of Jesus Christ, proclaiming the Gospel in its fullness, that is not confined to the four (4) structural walls of the building, but reflects the Glory of God beyond the Walls in our neighborhood.
Our Faith Statement
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 in the Blessed Hope, which is the rapture of the Church of God, which is in Christ, at his return. We believe that the only means of being cleansed from sin is through repentance, faith in the precious blood of Jesus Christ and being baptized in water. We believe that regeneration by the Holy Ghost is absolutely essential for personal salvation. We believe that the redemptive work of Christ on the Cross provides healing for the human body in answer to believing in prayer. We believe that the baptism of the Holy Ghost, according to Acts 2-4 is given to believers who ask for him. We believe in the sanctifying power of the Holy Spirit by whose indwelling, the Christian is enabled to live a holy and separated life in this present world. Amen