John Cofer
Pastor
John is married to 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. John has served the Lord at Liberty for more than 25 years. 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 21st century.
Megan Hitt
Ministry Assistant
Megan is from Columbia, MS and graduated from William Carey University with a Bachelor’s in Art and a Master’s in Art Education. She currently paints and makes digital artwork from her home. Megan is married to Isaac Hitt, a software developer also from Columbia, and they both attend Trace Ridge Baptist Church, where they both serve on the worship team and Isaac serves as a deacon. They have two dogs, a miniature schnauzer named “Sarge”, and a cairn terrier mix named “Jude”. Some of Megan’s favorite things are spending time with family and friends, traveling, playing ukulele, and making art.
Brock Burch
Education, Discipleship, Students
Brock is married to Taylor and they have two daughters, Rebecca and Lydia. Brock has served churches in both Louisiana and Mississippi as student pastor and as a pastor prior to coming to Liberty. Brock received his BA from Leavell College. He also completed his Master of Divinity from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. He is currently pursuing his Doctor of Ministry degree from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. Brock’s desire is to help individuals become disciples of Christ.