History


Leawood began as a home church in the neighborhood in 1946. Soon, the Lord provided a way for that group of believers to purchase a building on the corner of Macon and Homer where she has grown and expanded over the years.


Tom Brandon Leawood's first called Pastor.

Since then, Leawood has always been under the leadership of called staff members - meaning that God had called them to Leawood and so did the congregations of Leawood!


Over her 60 year history, there have only been nine pastors who have lead the church at Leawood:
  • Tom Brandon
  • T.T. Crabtree
  • R.J. Sedbury
  • Jerry Glisson
  • Tommy Vinson
  • Kenny Bruce
  • Greg Love
  • Marc Byrd

With a desire and vision to be a 21st century church which would reach diverse people groups, Leawood gave birth to an additional ministry in the fast growing east part of Shelby County which has grown into Leawood East Baptist church. On October 15, 2000 ground breaking services were held. Giving blessings to the second ministry, Leawood felt led by God to continue the work He has for us in the inner city location. There remains a group who are called to reach this neighborhood.


What We Believe

We the body of believers of Leawood Baptist Church exist to glorify God by reaching the unchurched population of the Memphis metropolitan area for Jesus Christ, and develop them into mature disciples, responsible church members, with a world-view for extending the Kingdom of God.

We believe and wholeheartedly support the 2000 Baptist Faith and Message.