As the largest and oldest Baptist organization in the nation, we unite churches across all 15 counties under one mission: to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ and advance quality education.

Organizational Structure

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How We Are Organized

The LBMEC is organized to effectively serve Baptist churches across all of Liberia. Our structure ensures that every church, from the largest in Monrovia to the smallest rural congregation, receives support and remains connected to the wider Baptist family.

National Level

Annual Convention The highest authority of the Convention, meeting annually in February. All major decisions are made by the gathered member churches.

Board of Managers Meets quarterly to oversee Convention activities between annual sessions. Comprises national and regional officers.

Executive Committee Meets quarterly to manage day-to-day affairs. Includes the President, Vice Presidents, Directors, and other key officers.

Regional Level

Liberia is divided into five regions, each covering three counties:

RegionCountiesHeadquarters
WesternGrand Cape Mount, Bomi, MontserradoMontserrado
NorthwesternLofa, Bong, GbarpoluBong
CentralGrand Bassa, Margibi, RivercessGrand Bassa
NortheasternNimba, Grand Gedeh, River GeeGrand Gedeh
SoutheasternMaryland, Sinoe, Grand KruSinoe

Each region has:

  • Regional Vice President – Administrative leadership
  • Regional Moderator – Ecclesiastical leadership (Association head)
  • Regional Board of Managers – Oversight of regional activities

County Level

Each of Liberia’s 15 counties has a County Coordinator who:

  • Serves as the administrative leader for Baptist work in the county
  • Meets quarterly with pastors, deacons, and church leaders
  • Coordinates Convention programs at the local level
  • Reports to the Regional Vice President

Local Church Level

Individual Baptist churches are the foundation of the Convention. Each church:

  • Maintains its autonomy and sovereignty
  • Participates in the Convention through messengers
  • Sends representatives to annual and regional sessions
  • Contributes to Convention programs and offerings

Auxiliaries

Four auxiliaries serve specific constituencies:

  • LBSSU – Sunday School Union
  • LBWMU – Women’s Missionary Union
  • LBMU – Men’s Union
  • LBYPU – Youth & Young People’s Union

Associations

Five Regional Baptist Associations handle ecclesiastical matters:

  • Ordination of ministers and deacons
  • Constitution of new churches
  • Discipline and accountability
  • Training and fellowship