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Ronald W. Bly is Pastor of LeRoy Independent Baptist Church. A native of LeRoy, Ron left the area to attend Practical Bible Training School in Binghamton, New York from 1980-83, majoring in Pastoral Ministries/Bible. From 1982-87 he served as Minister of Youth & Visitation at Calvary Baptist Tabernacle in Vestal, New York until he was called by Draper Baptist Church of Wellsboro, Pennsylvania to serve as Pastor for the next 16 years. During this time, Ron attended Practical Bible College a second time in 1995, graduating in 2000 with a degree in Religious Education. In 2005, he became Interim Pastor of LeRoy Independent Baptist Church, and the following year accepted a call to become the Pastor of LIBC.

He and his wife, Ruthie, returned home to LeRoy after more than 25 years. On February 5, 2006, Pastor Ron Bly officially began his ministry with an Installation Service held at the church. Pastor Ron and Ruthie have three children: Rodney Weston, Ronald Walker Jr. and Jordan David- all of whom are grown.

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WE BELIEVE every word in the Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments is inspired by God, inerrant in the original writings, and are of supreme and final authority in faith and life. (II Timothy 3:16-17)

WE BELIEVE in one God, eternally existing in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. (Matthew 28:19)

WE BELIEVE Jesus Christ was begotten by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, and is true God and true man. (John 1:1-19; I Timothy 3:16)

WE BELIEVE man was created in the image of God; that man sinned and thereby incurred not only physical death, but also spiritual death which is separation from God; that all human beings are born with a sinful nature, and in the cases of those who reach moral responsibility, become sinners in thought, word, and deed. (Romans 3:10, 23; Romans 5:12)

WE BELIEVE according to the Scriptures that the Lord Jesus Christ died for our sins as a representative and substitutionary sacrifice, and that all who believe in Him are justified through faith by His shed blood. (Romans 5:9; I Corinthians 15:3; Ephesians 2:8-9)

WE BELIEVE in the resurrection of the crucified body of our Lord, in His ascension into Heaven, and in His present life is there for us, as High Priest and advocate. (Mark 16:19; I Corinthians 15:3; Hebrews 8:1)

WE BELIEVE that all who receive by faith the Lord Jesus Christ are born again of the Holy Spirit, become children of God, are indwelt by the Holy Spirit, and have eternal life. (John 3:16; 14:16, 17, 26; I Peter 1:23)

WE BELIEVE Jesus Christ instituted the ordinance of the Lord's Supper to commemorate His death "til He come". We believe water baptism by immersion is an ordinance portraying the believer's union with Christ in His death, burial, and resurrection. (Mark 14:22-26; Romans 6:4; I Corinthians 11:23-33; Colossians 2:9-13)

WE BELIEVE the Scriptures teach these events in sequence: the imminent return of our Lord Jesus Christ to resurrect or rapture His saints; the great tribulation period; the glorious appearing of the Lord Jesus Christ with His saints to rule over the earth; the judgement of the nations; the millennial kingdom; the resurrection, judgement, and punishment of the wicked in the Lake of Fire, and the eternal bliss of the righteous in Heaven. (Matthew 24:21, 29, 30; Matthew 25:31-46; I Thessalonians 4:14-17; Revelation 20:6, 12-20; Revelation 22:14-15, 20)

WE DO NOT endorse the current charismatic movement. While we recognize the fact that all believers possess spiritual gifts and are to exercise them according to Biblical principles and the Holy Spirit's direction, we cannot identify with the unscriptural abuses of these gifts or with the erroneous idea that the possession of certain gifts is an evidence of spirituality. We believe that Christ Himself is the source of spiritual satisfaction rather than some undefined spiritual experience. Because ecstatic utterance, commonly known as tongues, is not in accord with and is not commanded by the Scriptures, it has no place in a Christian's life. (I Corinthians 12:4-11; 13:8-13; 14:33, 40; Ephesians 4:7-16)

WE BELIEVE we must constantly shield ourselves from Satan, worldly influences, cults, false teachers and false movements; from secular humanism, liberal attitudes, and worldly compromise with the World and National Councils of Churches; and from personal behavior, attitudes and beliefs which do not glorify the body of Christ. (Romans 12:1-12; II Corinthians 6:17)

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We encourage you to attend any of our services. Following are the various areas of our building that you will want to be familiar with when visiting. Also is a section with parking recommendations.

MAIN BUILDING

• SANCTUARY - This section of our building was built in 1855 and features wainscoting, leaded stained glass windows, and two chalk drawings depicting the crucifiction and ascension of Christ. This room seats about 120 people in 16 pews that have comfortable, professionally upholstered seats. The sound system is monitored throughout each service for optimal sound reproduction and a comfortable listening level. All necessary equipment is available for those wishing to minister in music, as well as additional features, including the option to digitally change the key of an accompaniment track for the ease of the singer. The pastor's study is located on the second floor in the sanctuary.
• CLASSROOM SPACE - The church annex houses five rooms that are used as Sunday School and AWANA teaching areas. Two restrooms are also located in this area.
• NURSERY - The church annex also houses a small nursery which has been newly renovated. The nursery is always available for use and is staffed each Sunday by the ladies in the congregation.
• AWANA GAME ROOM / FELLOWSHIP HALL - A large room is connected to the church annex and is used for AWANA and Teen activities. Additionally, church dinners and other special events are held here.
• OTHER AREAS - The church also maintains a kitchen, and other rooms used by Sunday School and AWANA staff.

"UPPER" BUILDING

• This facility is north of the main building and was the former LeRoy Church of Christ (on Mill Street just behind LeRoy General Store). The back half of the building has just been newly renovated and is used for Teen activities. It features two rooms for teaching, and a larger space for fellowship. The front half of the building (former sanctuary) is used for storage.

PARSONAGE

• The church congregation owns a parsonage on Southside Road in LeRoy.

PARKING

When visiting LeRoy Independent Baptist Church, there are several places to park.

• PARKING LOT - This space is very small and and only allows for limited parking.
• MILL STREET - We ask that visitors only park on the west (church side) of the street so as not to block mailboxes or driveways. Also, parking on two sides of the street limits it to only one lane of traffic. Thank you for your cooperation.
• LEROY COMMUNITY GROUNDS - Ample parking is available year round at the LeRoy Community Grounds a short walk south of the church.

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LeRoy Independent Baptist Church is located off Rt. 414 on Mill Street in LeRoy, Bradford County, Pennsylvania, 8 miles east of Canton and 13 miles west of Monroeton. Mill Street is located next to the LeRoy General Store.

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1797 - First Baptist church service held at Deacon Seeley Crofut's log house in what would become LeRoy.

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