The Liberia Baptist Theological Seminary is a community of faith, reaching from Paynesville, to Monrovia, to all of Liberia and beyond! From the time LBTS opened its doors on March 4, 1976, over 600 graduates have entered ministry across the country and around the world. LBTS continues to provide an integrated biblical mission and theological experience as we prayerfully equip called men and women for Christian Ministry.
Formed under the auspices of the Liberia Baptist Missionary and Educational Convention (LBMEC), and The Southern Baptist Convention (SBC); LBTS and the LBMEC continue to move forward as co-laborers with Christ.

Theological and Teacher Training

LBTS provides a variety of theological education programs, including bachelor's-level Theological Education (B.Th., BThMS, B.Div., B.R.E.), two-year Diploma Theological Training (through William R. Tolbert Jr. Interdenominational Theological Center and other lecture series), On-Line Master degree Programs; and Theological Education by Extension (TEE), a practical program designed to equip older pastors with current issues in evangelism, church planting, basic preaching, Bible study and church management.

Missions Partnership

LBTS supports other ministries throughout Liberia including six weeks of practical church work in the villages of Liberia and a community ministry for Women on Mission, which trains Pastor’s wives in Bible studies. LBTS also provides computer skills development to college students with no computer skills. In partnership with the national Women Missionary Union (WMU), LBTS provides retreat and recreational opportunities, on a very beautiful ocean/lagoon front, to youths of all ages and to church groups and women leadership development programs. LBTS Mission partners also has an extensive missions program towards the Islamic community; the goal is to engage at least 25% of the nearly one million Muslims in Liberia, specifically through Christian outreach programs.