John Cofer

Pastor

Bro. John has served the Lord at Liberty for more than 30 years and is married to his beautiful wife, Brenda.  They have four children:  Elisabeth, married to Jeremy Lee, with two sons; Jennifer; Paul, married to Christy with a daughter and son; and Stephen, married to Amber with a son.  He has pastored churches in Georgia and Mississippi. He has degrees from Georgia Tech (B.C.E.), Tennessee Temple Baptist Theological Seminary (M.Div.,ThM), and Dallas Theological Seminary (D.Min.).  John became a Christ-follower at the age of 20 while attending college.  As a shepherd, he  looks forward to discovering God’s plan for each member of Liberty as well as our purpose in advancing the Kingdom of God in the 21^st century.

Cassidy Holland

Director of Children’s Ministry

Cassidy grew up the middle child of two brothers in a pastor’s home and never remembers a time she wasn’t in church. From her childhood, she has always had a special love for kids as a sitter, an intern at a family-based community for displaced children in Honduras, an ASL interpreter at the Mississippi School for the Deaf, and an active servant leader in a preschool ministry. In all of those experiences, Cassidy’s desire is to see the next generation grow in their love for the Lord. Her favorite role is “Aunt Sass” to her two-year-old nephew. She has two dogs, Nala and Atlas, and a cat named Weasley. She loves reading, cooking, hiking and camping, but while at home, relaxing on her back porch with a cup of hot tea.

Anna Maxon

Ministry Assistant

Anna is from Starkville, MS, and graduated from East Mississippi Community College with an Associate Degree in Elementary Education. She is married to Drew Maxon, and they both attend Trace Ridge Baptist Church, where they are on the worship team. They have two dogs, Lexi, a miniature dachshund, and Mocha, a long hair dachshund/sheltie mix. Some of Anna’s favorite things are spending time with family and friends, reading, and baking.

Brennon Gatewood

Associate Pastor of Discipleship and Students

Brennon is originally from Franklinton, LA, and has been in ministry for 10 years. He has served churches in Louisiana, New Jersey, and Georgia in various capacities. He has a unique passion for intentional/relational discipleship and students. He is married to Annabelle and they have three children: Reuben, Adoniram (Addy), Mary Rose, and their most recent addition, Teddy. His philosophy for student ministry is to build genuine, Christ-centered relationships with students and earn the right to speak into their lives with the Word. Brennon’s aim is to encourage parents to own their God given responsibility to be the primary disciplers of their children.