Liberty Church has called the Pensacola area home since 1964, growing from a single congregation into a family of eight physical campuses that stretches across the Gulf Coast of Florida, into south Alabama, and as far north as Middletown, New York. The Blue Angel Campus, the church's flagship location at 2221 South Blue Angel Parkway in Pensacola, still anchors the network that today includes campuses in Pace, Milton, Gulf Breeze, Foley, Brewton, and Middletown, plus an Online Campus for those joining from anywhere. Led by Pastors Josh and Kristin Lipscomb, Liberty describes itself as a Bible-based, Spirit-filled community of believers that aims to be refreshingly honest and bold about both faith and humanity.
Eight Campuses Across Three States
Each Liberty campus runs its own Sunday services with its own campus pastors, while remaining one church family with shared teaching, values, and resources. The Blue Angel Campus at 2221 South Blue Angel Parkway in Pensacola gathers on Sundays at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. under Pastors Matt and Elaine Mills. The North Campus at 9420 Music Lane in Pensacola also meets at 9 and 11 a.m., with Seth Hansen serving as campus pastor.
Along Gulf Breeze Parkway, the Gulf Breeze Campus offers three Sunday services at 8:00, 9:30, and 11:00 a.m. Nate and Rachel Wheeler lead that location and also serve as regional pastors. In Pace, Florida, the Pace Campus at 4310 North Spencerfield Road gathers at the same three Sunday hours under Pastors Clay and Katrina Carson. The Milton Campus, currently meeting at the historic Imogene Theatre on Caroline Street while a permanent home is prepared, holds services at 8:00, 9:30, and 11:00 a.m. with Raul Robles as campus pastor.
Across the state line in Alabama, the Foley Campus at 110 East Riviera Boulevard meets Sundays at 10:00 a.m. under Pastors Cliff and Amy Pugh. A ninth physical location in Brewton, Alabama, at 1150 South Boulevard, is being prepared to open in 2027, with Caden Lodge named as the Brewton Campus Pastor. Far to the north, the Middletown Campus at 510 M and M Road in Middletown, New York, gathers Sundays at 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. under Joshua Smith.
For those who can't make it to a physical location, Liberty also maintains an Online Campus with services at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. each Sunday. Worship, prayer, and teaching are streamed live, and the experience is designed to feel less like watching a recording and more like joining the family from a distance.
What Sunday Morning Looks Like
Liberty describes its weekend services as a place to encounter God, with live worship and biblical teaching at the center. Services are led by campus pastors and a worship team, with preaching rooted in Scripture and aimed at everyday life. Songs lean contemporary, and the language of "Spirit-filled" used throughout the church's own materials reflects an openness to the work of the Holy Spirit during a service.
First-time guests are treated as VIPs. A team member is available to meet newcomers at the door, walk them through check-in for their kids, and help them find good seats. Liberty promises an exclusive gift for any first-time guest who fills out the Plan Your Visit form. There's no dress code: suits and ties sit alongside jeans and T-shirts in the same room, and the church encourages people to come as they are.
Liberty Nursery, Kids, and Youth
Children are woven into Sunday mornings at every Liberty campus. Liberty Nursery cares for the youngest children during services, while Liberty Kids provides a program for older children built around the idea that every child is "full of potential and purpose." Both Nursery and Kids run during the regular Sunday service hours at each location, with campuses offering two or three morning services and the children's programs matching that rhythm.
For students in sixth through twelfth grade, Liberty YTH meets weekly. At most campuses, Youth gathers on Wednesday evenings from 6 to 8 p.m. The Middletown Campus is the exception, with Liberty YTH there meeting during Sunday morning services at 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. Youth ministry emphasizes small groups, mentoring, and teaching that connects the Bible to the realities students face. Each Youth location has its own contact person, and campus pastors and youth leaders collaborate across the network.
Liberty Groups and Team Liberty
Beyond Sunday mornings, Liberty Groups are where the church says real community happens. Groups are small gatherings that meet at different times, locations, and formats across the region, in person and online. They are organized around shared interests and life stages, providing friendship, prayer support, and Bible study. A Groups directory is available for anyone wanting to find a fit, and there are open paths both for joining a group and for becoming a group leader.
For those who want to give their time rather than just receive, Team Liberty is the volunteer network. It includes the Host Team that creates a welcoming atmosphere, the Worship and Creative Team that shapes services, and the volunteers who serve in Liberty Nursery, Kids, and Youth. Local Missions is also part of Team Liberty, giving people a way to serve their neighbors through community projects and partner agencies.
NextSteps: Connecting to the Church Family
For anyone wanting to learn more about Liberty and where they might fit, the church offers NextSteps, a class held on the fourth Sunday of every month at every campus. NextSteps introduces newcomers to Liberty's vision, values, leadership team, and opportunities to serve. Each campus hosts NextSteps at a time that flows naturally into its Sunday rhythm. The Blue Angel Campus meets at 11 a.m. in the East wing. The North and Pace campuses meet at 11 a.m. in their classrooms or the Youth Room. The Gulf Breeze Campus meets at 9:30 a.m. in Classroom 1. The Foley Campus meets right after the 10 a.m. service. The Milton Campus meets at 12:30 p.m. in the auditorium. The Middletown Campus gathers in its NextSteps room across from the cafe.
Beliefs: Bible-Based and Spirit-Filled
Liberty's statement of faith centers on the Bible as the inspired, infallible, and inerrant Word of God and the final authority for doctrine. The church teaches belief in one God eternally existing as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, and in Jesus Christ as fully God and fully man, born of a virgin, who lived a sinless life, performed miracles, died on the cross, rose again on the third day, and will return again in power and glory.
Salvation is described as a gift received by grace through faith in Jesus Christ, not as a result of human effort. Liberty teaches the ongoing process of sanctification and emphasizes the present ministry of the Holy Spirit. Distinctively Pentecostal in tone, the beliefs section includes the Baptism of the Holy Spirit given at Pentecost, the manifestation of spiritual gifts to build up the church, and the healing of the sick as part of Jesus' ongoing ministry.
The church practices three ordinances it calls sacraments: water baptism by immersion in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit; the Lord's Supper with bread and grape juice in remembrance of Christ's sacrifice; and marriage as a covenant between one man and one woman, instituted by God. The statement of faith also affirms the physical resurrection of both the saved and the lost, the reality of heaven and hell, and the literal second coming of Jesus Christ.
Vision and Values: The Liberty Culture
Liberty's culture is rooted in Acts 2:42-47 and built around five convictions. The church says it "believes the impossible," taking a faith-filled outlook that fuels big dreams, bold prayers, and courageous steps. It commits to fighting for unity, refusing gossip and resolving conflict quickly. It models generosity, believing that people grow as they give. It emphasizes enjoying one another, treating the church as a family of friends where relationships are prioritized and laughter is a sign of health. And it focuses outward, leading people to Jesus by serving neighbors and welcoming everyone.
Local and Global Missions
Missions sit at the heart of Liberty's identity. Locally, Liberty Outreach brings groups and individuals together for community projects and service through partnered agencies around the region. Globally, the church has been involved in missions for more than fifty years and partners with the Surge Project to plant churches worldwide. Liberty also supports local missionaries and mission agencies across the globe. The church commits a minimum of ten percent of all that comes in to global, national, and local missions.
Liberty Leadership Academy
LLA, the Liberty Leadership Academy, is a partnership with Southeastern University that equips the next generation of Christ-centered leaders. Students combine accredited SEU academics with hands-on ministry training at Liberty Church. The program is led by Mitch Tucker and offers both degree pathways and continuing Bible education through CLST. The academy describes its mission as raising up leaders who can serve with purpose and confidence in the church, the marketplace, and beyond, and provides an Inquire About LLA form for prospective students.
Pastoral Care, Counseling, and Prayer
Pastoral care is built into the life of the church. Anyone can submit a prayer request, and a team member will personally pray over the request. Biblical counseling is offered through a confidential online form, with counseling and recovery groups available on a first-come, first-served basis across the campuses. For urgent situations, each campus points to its own Pastoral Care Pastor as the contact for crisis moments.
Leadership Across the Network
Josh and Kristin Lipscomb serve as Lead Pastors of Liberty Church and oversee the entire campus network alongside the Liberty Executive Team. The executive team includes Lance Young as Executive Pastor, David Bullard as Executive Director of Operations, Kristin Lipscomb as Executive Director of Ministries, Nate Wheeler as Executive Director of Campus Development, Mike McKelvey as Executive Director of Expansion, and Clint Pugh as Executive Director of Programming.
Campus pastors provide direct leadership at each location: Matt and Elaine Mills at Blue Angel, Seth Hansen at North, Nate and Rachel Wheeler at Gulf Breeze, Raul Robles at Milton, Clay and Katrina Carson at Pace, Cliff and Amy Pugh at Foley, Joshua Smith at Middletown, and Caden Lodge at the future Brewton campus. Pastors, ministry directors, and volunteers work together across the network so that every campus carries the same DNA of biblical teaching, Spirit-led worship, and family-shaped community.
Giving, the Church Center App, and Staying Connected
Giving is handled through the Church Center app, which Liberty uses for online giving, event registration, group signups, and communication. The church has transitioned away from Pushpay, and recurring givers are encouraged to set up new recurring gifts through Church Center. Donations can also be made by mail to the Liberty Church Main Office, by check or cash in offering containers during services, and through asset gifts such as stocks, mutual funds, real estate, business interests, estate planning, and vehicle donations. Liberty Church is a registered 501(c)(3), and all donations are tax deductible.
The Liberty Church app is available on iOS and Android and serves as the main hub for sermons, events, group participation, prayer requests, and giving. Services are livestreamed, and a Spotify podcast of recent messages is available for catching up on the go. A physical merch store also ships hats, hoodies, T-shirts, and accessories for those who want to wear the church's identity beyond the building.
A Ninth Campus on the Way
Liberty is preparing to open a Brewton, Alabama, campus at 1150 South Boulevard, scheduled to come online in 2027. In the meantime, a campus pastor is in place and community meet-ups are being organized to introduce Brewton to Liberty and gather people interested in helping shape what the new location will become. With six existing campuses in Florida, one in Alabama, one in New York, and an Online Campus already reaching beyond those regions, the Brewton launch marks the next step in a network that began as a single Pensacola church more than sixty years ago.