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Who We Are
Linwood is an independent Baptist church ministering to Lafayette, Georgia and its surrounding area. Our goal is to glorify Christ by spreading the Gospel to everyone we can. We want to be a lighthouse that shines a Beacon of Hope from Lafayette, Georgia into a dark world.
- Who We Are
- Our Pastor
- Our Ministry Leaders
- Statement of Faith
- Our Mission
What We Do
We always have a lot going on! If you want to be a part of a church that is constantly attempting to do something productive for the Lord, Linwood Baptist Church is the place for you. Check out just a little bit of what we do.
- What We Do
- Sunday School
- Great Commission Kids
- S.T.A.N.D. Youth Ministry
- Worship Ministries
- Adult & Family Ministries
- Missions
How to Join Us
As we have extended our invitation to you to visit us, we can think of no greater honor given to us than for you to accept it. We look forward to greeting you with a smile, shaking your hand and having the opportunity to get to know you better.
- How to Join Us
- How Do I Become a Christian?
- Can I Be Baptized?
- How Can I Join the Church?
- Can You Pray for Me?
- Can You Give Counseling?
How to Find Us
Resources
Here are just a few resources we offer to those visiting our web site. New sermons are added weekly and photos of special events as they happen.
- Resources
- Sermons
- Photo Galleries
- The Bible
- Listen Live

Our Ministry Leaders

We thank God every day for the wonderful leadership team He has given to Linwood Baptist Church. They have a love in their heart for the Lord and a passion to do what it takes to spread the Gospel to this world. We would love for you to get to know some of them.

Worship Leadership

Pastor - Jon Alverson — Jon Alverson *Pastor*

Music Ministry - Joel Asher — Joel Asher *Director of Music Ministry*

Sunday School Leadership

Charles Lattas, Directory of Sunday School — Charles Lattas *Director of Sunday School*

Lisa Grant, Directory of Preschool Ministry — Lisa Grant *Director of Preschool Ministry*

Kathy Asher, Preschool Sunday School — Kathy Asher *Preschool Sunday School Teacher*

Candye Asher, Second and Third Grade Sunday School Teacher — Candye Asher *Second and Third Grade Sunday School Teacher*

Robin Eaton, Fourth through Sixth Grade Sunday School Teacher — Robin Eaton Fourth through Sixth Grade Sunday School Teacher

Daniel and Jennifer Haney, Directors of S.T.A.N.D. Youth Ministry — Daniel and Jennifer Haney *Directors of S.T.A.N.D. Youth Ministry*

Randy and Amy Moore, College and Career Sunday School — Randy and Amy Moore *“Bridging the Gap” College and Career Sunday School Teachers*

Richie Asher, Young Couples “Hope for Tomorrow” Sunday School Teacher — Richie Asher *Young Couples “Hope for Tomorrow” Sunday School Teacher*

Joel Asher, Director of Music Ministry — Joel Asher *Adult Sunday School Teacher*

Other Leadership

Melissa Alverson, Director of Women's Ministries — Melissa Alverson *Director of Women’s Ministries*

Kevin Howard, Director of Building and Grounds — Kevin Howard *Director of Building and Grounds*

Men’s Leadership Team

Daniel Haney, Men's Leadership Team — Daniel Haney *Men’s Leadership Team*

Charlie Latta, Men's Leadership Team — Charlie Latta *Men’s Leadership Team*

Randy Moore Men's Leadership Team — Randy Moore *Men’s Leadership Team*

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