Liberty is the first and only African American-led Presbyterian congregation in Minnesota, founded utilizing the liberation motif of the historic African American Church and its action-reflection model. Our congregation and leadership are  guided by the spirit of Luke 4:18, which reflects our commitment to standing alongside the oppressed and marginalized in our local, national, and global communities. We model Jesus’ commission to send out disciples proclaiming that God’s kingdom is full, abundant, and plentiful, which is achieved by  practicing radical community involvement and recognizing that we are a community of healers in need of healing and liberation. 

Our Values

Liberty Community Church operates on the values of spiritual power, equity, economic self-sufficiency, and access to the power of God without bias or discrimination. Through our services and programming, we offer connection with God and each other, healing, and holistic support that aims for the transformation and healing of others and ourselves beyond the walls of the church.

Rev. Dr. Ralph E. Galloway Dr. Ralph Galloway is senior and founding Pastor of Liberty Community Church; and is a lifelong resident of North Minneapolis. He holds a Bachelor’s of Science from the
University of Minnesota, a Masters of Divinity from Fuller Theological Seminary and from Morehouse School of Religion a Doctorate in Ministry with an emphasis on Community Organizing. His dissertation examined the power of secular and spiritual symbols to oppress
or liberate the African American community. He also holds a Masters in Marriage and Family Counseling and has completed ground breaking community organizing in the projects of Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Ralph, has served as Executive Director of Hospitality
House and is a nationally known Liberation Theology Scholar. He is the recipient of the Governor’s Award for Excellence and is certified in Cultural Somatics and Psychological First Aid.