ABOUT US
The Second Baptist Church has been committed to serving its community through ministry for over 100 years. Aside from the honorable 41 years of leadership by Rev. James M. Smith, Second Baptist Church has been under the leadership of Rev. Tyler J Prude for over 30 years. We welcome you!
OUR MISSON
The Second Baptist Church is committed to meeting the physical and spiritual needs of mankind. Through witnessing to lost souls, religiously training and equipping members for the work of the ministry. While creating an atmosphere of love, peace, and harmony,
where GOD may be glorified.
WHAT WE DO
Second Baptist Church is committed to enriching lives with sound doctrine, offering a spirit-filled worship experience, and welcoming you as part of our church family.
OUR COMMUNITY
Our community fosters familial bonds not only within the church but in the community. Whether you are visiting, a new member, or a long-time member you will always have a caring family at Second Baptist Church.
Our History
Get to Know Us
We originated from the oldest black Baptist church in Kankakee, Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church in 1925 under the leadership of Pastor Henry Anderson in a little home on the 800 block of North Evergreen. Shortly after that, then Colored Second Baptist Church moved to our present location, 717 N Wildwood.
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Pastor Henry Anderson pastored for 14 years before Pastor Kenneth led for a few months until Pastor Starks pastored for 10 years. Then, Pastor Turner and Pastor Turly briefly served before Rev. Clark, and the Pastor of Shiloh, Rev. Hatton, assisted in the absence of a residing SBC pastor. Pastor M.J. Johnson led for three years before Rev. James M Smith became pastor in 1953, serving for 41 years until his resignation. Rev. Smith, a new church was built, the parsonage moved locations, and a five-classroom education wing was added. Rev. Smith's vision and growth development for SBC laid the groundwork for who we are today.
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After his three-year appointment as assistant pastor, Rev. Tyler J. Prude was appointed senior pastor, on December 11, 1994. Pastor Prude ensured Rev. Smith's vision of a new sanctuary was completed. With Pastor Prude's visions, he has kept Second Baptist Church's light burning.
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FIND YOUR FAITH
We encourage you, as we meet a need where we see a need. Furthermore, we are a church that heavily believes in the power of prayer and standing on the word of God as we strive to be more like Him.
In this was manifested the love of God toward us, because that God sent his only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through him. I John 4:9 KJV
Executive Leadership
Ministry Team
Gabrielle Dee
Social Media Coordinator
Rev. Michael A. Prude
Live Free Representative
