“Liberty Baptist Fellowship Chaplains, called to bear the presence and the message of Jesus Christ around the globe.”
About Us
Liberty Baptist Fellowship (LBF) is a ministry of Thomas Road Baptist Church and a sister organization of Liberty Church Network. LBF provides endorsement and pastoral care to chaplains serving in a wide range of settings, including the military, healthcare, corrections, public safety, athletics, corporate, and community environments. Chaplain endorsements may be granted for full‑time, part‑time, or volunteer service.
LBF was established in 1982 when seminary graduates seeking chaplaincy roles needed an official endorsing body. After applying to the Armed Services Chaplains Board, LBF was approved as an official endorsing agency. Early leaders included Dr. Dennis Fields and Dr. Lew Weider. Dr. Charlie Davidson later served as the endorsing agent until his passing in 2017, after which his associate, Dr. Steven Keith, assumed leadership and brought on Dr. Keith Travis as an associate. In 2021, Dr. James Wright joined as the second associate endorsing agent with a focus on healthcare chaplaincy. In 2025, Dr. Tony Petros was added as the third associate endorsing agent.
2027 Annual Training Conference: April 12-15, 2027
Details coming soon!

Dr. Steven Keith
Endorsing Agent
Dr. Keith serves as Liberty Baptist Fellowship’s Chaplain Endorser, supports Liberty University’s Center for Chaplaincy, and serves as a Professor of Chaplaincy. A retired U.S. Air Force Chaplain Colonel, he led chaplaincy training across the armed forces and was awarded the Bronze Star for ministry under fire in Iraq.
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Dr. Keith Travis
Associate Endorser
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Dr. Travis serves as Liberty Baptist Fellowship’s Associate Endorser. Prior to joining LBF, he served for 11 years as Team Leader for Chaplaincy Evangelism with the North American Mission Board. A native of Virginia, Dr. Travis earned degrees from Carson-Newman University, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, Erskine Seminary, Liberty University, and attended the U.S. Army War College. A retired U.S. Army Chaplain Colonel, Dr. Travis completed 28 years of military service. He and his family also served for six years as missionaries in Costa Rica and Mexico with the International Mission Board. Throughout his ministry, he has served in numerous pastoral and associate pastoral roles. Dr. Travis continues to invest in the next generation of chaplains as a professor with Liberty University, Gateway Seminary, and Columbia International University, teaching chaplaincy courses both online and in resident settings. He and his wife, Pam, live in Orlando, Florida, and have three adult children and two cherished grandchildren.

Dr. James Wright
Associate Endorser
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Dr. Tony Petros
Associate Endorser