OUR MISSION

Second Baptist Church is a community of faith made up of followers of Jesus Christ who are diverse in backgrounds and perspectives and are united in our mission to love and serve God and the world God loves. In fulfillment of this mission, we value ...

  • Worship that is dynamic, spiritual, and relevant;

  • Discipleship rooted in the Bible that leads to deep wisdom and courageous faith;

  • Fellowship that is loving, supportive, and respectful of one another;

  • Ministry that puts people and their unique gifts into partnership with God to share God’s love and be a reconciling presence in a divided world.

OUR VISION

"THEN THE LORD REPLIED: 'WRITE DOWN THE VISION AND MAKE IT PLAIN ON TABLETS SO THAT A HERALD MAY RUN WITH IT." - HABAKKUK 2:2

In 2015, we began to reflect together about our church past, present, and the future. The following six Provocative Proposals make it plain. This is the church we believe God desires for us to be:

WORSHIP

Second B's Worship is a dynamic and spirit-filled fusion of divergent styles, traditions, music and cultures.  Worship opens us to transforming encounters with Christ, with each other, and calls us to action.

MISSION

Second Baptist Church is a community of faith made up of followers of Jesus Christ who are diverse in backgrounds and perspectives and are united in our mission to love and serve God and the world God loves. In fulfillment of this mission, we value ...

  • Worship that is dynamic, spiritual, and relevant;

  • Discipleship rooted in the Bible that leads to deep wisdom and courageous faith;

  • Fellowship that is loving, supportive, and respectful of one another;

  • Ministry that puts people and their unique gifts into partnership with God to share God’s love and be a reconciling presence in a divided world.

community

Second B is a beloved community, affirming, supporting and sharing life together. We each have deep, accepting, personal connections within the church family.

communication

Second B communicates in ways that are engaging, comprehensive, and cutting edge, with relevance to a 21st century world.

reconciliation

Second B believes in Christ's message of inclusion, justice, peacemaking, and reconciliation. We engage the world in thoughtful dialogue on the most challenging issues of the day in a faith-informed context.

DISCIPLESHIP

Second B cultivates deep wisdom and courageous faith. Rooted in the Biblical story and inspired by saints, past and present, we are faithful followers of Christ.