About Second Baptist Church
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Second Baptist Church is the oldest Black Baptist Church in Columbus, Ohio. Second Baptist is the Mother Church of ten Baptist churches: Russell Street Baptist, Hildreth, Memorial Tenth Avenue, Shiloh, Union Grove, Bethany, Oakley, Good Shepherd, Greater Love. However, three of these churches no longer exist under the name initially established. Additionally, there are three new names Pilgrim, Union and Beulah.
Our Purpose
We at Second Baptist Church believe the purpose of our church is summarized in a single sentence based on two key scriptures: “We believe a great commitment to the Great Commandment and the Great Commission will grow a Great Church.”
Second Baptist Church exists to
(1) Celebrate God’s presence (worship) – Matthew 4:10, John 4:23-24
(2) Demonstrate God’s love (ministry) – John 13:55
(3) Communicate God’s Word (evangelism) – Matthew 28:19-20
(4) Make disciples of God’s family (fellowship) – Matthew 28:19-20
(5) Educate God’s people (discipleship) – Ephesians 4:11-13, 2 Peter 3:18
