Our first service was held Sunday, February 4, 2001 at 10:45 a.m. The members already on roll were Pastor Ellis, First Lady Ellis, Angel, Isaiah, Bryan and Taqusia. God also blessed both of their mothers, along with others to say they wanted to be apart of the ministry. God allowed Liberty to walk through the doors of our second location on September 2, 2001, 1588 Conley Road in Conley, Georgia. Due to damage of the structure to the building, we were forced to move out of the building and were homeless for a month. 1st Conely Baptist Church, a ministry that did not know anything about us, opened their doors and allowed us to temporarily have services. After a month we went back to our roots on Roosevelt highway for seven months. Our faith was being tested and we were able to see God move and know that God was still with us. Pastor learned of a building on Sylvan Road and enquired about it. He was told the building was available but later they said it was taken. He went back two months later to the same building because he saw a vision the first time and enquired again. God turned things around and we were able to worship in that building for two years. During our 4th Church Anniversary God spoke a word to Pastor Ellis that we would be in our own building by our 5th Church Anniversary, our year of grace. February 16, 2006 at 3:30 p.m. Liberty Deliverance Ministries, Inc. closed on our own building at 452 Springside Drive with 3.5 acres of land. The first worship service was held Sunday, February 26, 2006 at 10:30 a.m.
God has called this ministry to renew, reflect, and reach-out. Through the teaching and preaching of God's word. Our pastor teaches that we can be renewed in the spirit of our mind. During the first year we were able to reach-out and minister to those on the streets of the Urban Atlanta area by feeding them naturally and spiritually. We also ministered to individuals with substance abuse problems and to women and children at a homeless shelter. We believe through the pure word of God, we all can live a life that will reflect Christ.
 Liberty Deliverance Ministries - ". . . where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is Liberty." 2 Corinthians 3:17 |
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Pastor
Willie and First Lady Ellis labored for nine years at New Birth
United Church of God, Inc. now Word Alive Ministries, under the
leadership of Pastor Anthony Dixon. Pastor Ellis knew for a long
time that God had called him to pastor. November of 2000 Pastor
Ellis yielded to the voice of God. God gave him the name "Liberty",
2 Corinthians 3:17 - "Now the Lord is the Spirit, and
where the Spirit of the Lord is there is LIBERTY." He
did not share what God told him with his wife until January 1,
2001. She was very supportive about what God had called him to
do and has been by his side every step of the way. After much
prayer God gave them favor and allowed them to lease a space
at the Airport Executive Suites, 2459 Roosevelt Highway in College
Park, Georgia. They shared the vision with their parents Mother
Betty Ellis, and Mother Gloria Dixon. They began to pray and
within two weeks with the help of others they beautified the
sanctuary.
Liberty
had fellowshiped with Temple of Prayer United Church of God in
Christ in 2001, and God had spoke to Pastor Ellis about becoming
a part of the United Church of God In Christ organization in
2003. We made a covenant with the Family and worship District
under the leadership of the now Jurisdictional Bishop of the
Alabama/Georgia Northeast District Bishop Aaron B. Lackey. In
June of 2005, God elevated Pastor Ellis to become Superintendent
of a newly formed district, the Liberty and Truth District. God
also elevated Lady Ellis to the ministry of District Missionary
of that district.