“Dr. Libby”
Dr. Libya BaaQar (Bay-car) is a native of Atlanta, GA, affectionately called, “Dr. Libby.” She is an ordained minister in the AME Church. She serves as Executive Pastor at St. Paul AME Church-Atlanta. She has developed women’s ministries, taught bible studies, workshops, and seminars. She is an advocate for the empowerment and equality for all people, particularly for the advancement of women of color.
She has a Bachelor of Arts degree from the State University of West Georgia, a Paralegal Certificate from the National Center of Paralegal Training, both Masters and Doctorate degrees from Mercer University’s theology school (McAfee School of Theology). She serves on their Board of Visitors, formerly as the President of the Alumni Board and Chair of the Nominating Committee. She also serves as a McAfee Circle mentor for African American, female students.
She facilitated her church’s Leadership Conference, authored, and designed their Vacation Bible School curriculum, and facilitated their Sunday School retreat. In addition, Dr. Libby led and organized their youth retreat. Dr. Libby has preached and led seminars for various denominations. She is also a contributing author of “Afrocentric Interpretations of New Testament Letters…Things that Black Scholars See that White Scholars Do Not, a biblical commentary published by Edwin Mellen Press which is accessible on all platforms and housed in libraries worldwide.
Her affiliations include the Communications Chair for the National Alliance of Mental Illness (Atlanta Area), Georgia Association of Paralegals, Gate City Bar Association, NAACP, Nominating Member and Chaplain for the Atlanta Suburban Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated. Dr. Libby is a professional baker/owner of SugahPlum Sweetz and co-owner of SugahPlum Events, an event venue in Fairburn, GA.
Annually, she hosts a Girlfriends Brunch of over 200 women on New Year’s Day. She is a cohost on the podcast The Grown Folks Table with four other leading women in the metro Atlanta area.
Her favorite scripture is Psalm 27:13, “I am still confident of this: I will see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the LIVING.”
Her favorite saying is, “My Cup Runneth Over.”
Social Media Handles: Instagram and X @drlibbyspeaks; Facebook: Libya BaaQar