Behind the Scenes With Our Deacons by Amy Duncan
You may think of deacons at 2BC as those who take offering or serve communion on Sunday mornings. Though those are important functions of the deacon body, deacon service actually extends far beyond Sunday morning responsibilities. The theme for our deacons this year is “More than Words.” The inspiration comes from 1 John 3:18, “. […]
Many Hands Fair Trade Shop: The Story Behind Our Amazing Shop With a Big Heart
Many Hands Fair Trade Shop opened in May of 2016! We thought you’d enjoy knowing the story behind Many Hands. Gwen Phillips, one of the founders, shared the details with us. How did Many Hands start? Gwen visited a fair trade store in Tennessee over Christmas break and immediately felt like it was a ministry […]
Church Fire Centennial, Part 6 – “The End is in Sight” David M. Fulk
This is the sixth in a series of blog articles discussing the destructive March 21, 1920, fire and the five-year journey to a new building and brighter future. Our last installment ended with the church holding the first worship service in the new building in April 1923. The service was held in the south […]
Building Relationships in South Dakota: 20-Year Commitment Completed This Summer
Since 2001, groups from Second Baptist have traveled more than 700 miles each summer to the community of Bridger, South Dakota. Bridger is located on the Upper Cheyenne Reservation, and the Lakota people who live there have become dear friends to many 2BC members. Our partnership with the families in Bridger began 23 years ago […]
12 Traits of Christian Leadership by Amy Duncan
In January 2023, the Leadership Development Committee surveyed Christian leaders from our church membership and beyond, asking them to identify traits they felt were key to leadership with a Christ-like focus. We reached out to leaders in all types of positions, both spiritual and secular. Through a series of focus groups and careful consideration, we […]
MOPS @ 2BC: Beautiful Chaos by Malaya Dutton
Friday mornings at Second Baptist are generally pretty calm and quiet… unless it’s a MOPS Friday. If you’re at church on a MOPS Friday, you’ll probably smell the coffee brewing once you walk through the doors. You’ll hear the tiny footsteps of children, their laughter soon to fill the preschool hallway and classrooms. You’ll hear […]