About us
A church that declares where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty.
Liberty Temple Ministries Church of God in Christ was founded in 1997 by Pastor Charles G. Simmons, Sr. We are a dynamic family- and community- oriented church with a burning desire to reach the lost, make disciples, and buildup the Kingdom of God!
Vision Statement
To transform our world one person at a time through the gospel of Jesus Christ; creating biblically-focused and culturally relevant:
* COMMUNITY OUTREACH INITIATIVES
* EMPOWERING AND INTENTIONAL MINISTRIES
…changing lives, changing families, and changing our world.
statement of faith
We believe the Bible to be the inspired and only infallible written Word of God.
We believe that there is only 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 prayer.
We believe that the Baptism of the Holy Spirit, 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.
our Leaders:
Pastor
Supt. Charles G. Simmons, Sr.
First Lady
Rachel Simmons
Trustee
Senior Deacon Julius Williams
Trustee
Trustee
Miss'y. Valeria B. Hill
Deacon David L. Rogers
HISTORY
Liberty Temple Ministries Church of God in Christ (COGIC), Inc. was founded and established by Elder Charles G. Simmons, Sr. in 1997. The first service was held at the home of Deacon Julius and the late Mother Mattie Williams located at 1301 Genesee Park Boulevard, Rochester, New York.
The church grew and moved its services to a larger facility; Montgomery Neighborhood Center; 10 Cady Street. A short time later, the church was blessed to move into the Metropolitan Funeral Chapel; 109 West Avenue. On January 30, 1998, the late Bishop Leroy R. Anderson appointed Pastor Simmons to Lighthouse COGIC, located at 144 Reynolds Street, after the demise of the founding Pastor, Superintendent Walter J. Monroe. At this merger, the church was named Lighthouse Liberty Temple COGIC. In later years, the church voted to rename it Liberty Temple Ministries COGIC, Inc.
With his new appointment, his enduring commitment, dedication, and faithfulness, God gave Pastor Simmons a vision to enlarge his territory and allowed him to acquire the necessary property to erect a new edifice. Thus, the institution of a major Building Expansion Project was born.
Over the next 20 years, with much prayer and fasting, dedicated and consistent fundraisers by members and friends, plus donations from churches and individuals, and ultimately God’s favor, the vision has been realized. The new sanctuary was completed in August 2018. To God be the GLORY for the things He has done!