Our Village
At Second Baptist, we seek to be generous with people where we find them and offer God’s grace and goodness to them. Our church is much more than a community that gathers on Sunday. We are a village of activity with people who matter to Jesus, whether they attend on Sundays or not.
Men’s Basketball Ministry
Led by Pastor Sidney Malone, the ministry uses basketball to reach out and mentor young adult men at the Church gym at noon on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
Game Changers
Led by Coach Tre’ Denton, Game Changers meets two evenings a week in the Church gym. Supporters of the program teach participants the fundamentals of basketball, life, and faith.
Ms. Roz Learning Playdate
Ms. Roz Learning Playdate is a positive community and educational support program for children. During the school year, children meet after school for homework help and mentoring. There are monthly parent fellowships, date night events, and weekend playdates. For holidays and school breaks (including summer), Ms. Roz expands to full day programming. Ms. Roz also works intentionally to involve the children in her program in church activities.
Thistle & Bee
Thistle & Bee is an organization committed to supporting women survivors of sex trafficking, prostitution, and addiction as they rebuild their lives through safe housing, holistic care, and meaningful work. As a part of their program, survivors learn job skills by supporting their social enterprise. Although the social enterprise began by selling honey, the product line has expanded greatly.
Second Baptist partners with Thistle & Bee by providing space for offices and production.
Collegiate School of Memphis
The Collegiate School of Memphis is a private, college preparatory school providing 6-12 grade scholars a quality education in a structured, safe, and caring environment where each student may fully realize their God-given potential. Our relationship with CSM began when hundreds of their scholars began volunteering at our annual Pumpkin Patch. In appreciation of their many years of volunteering, Second Baptist created the John N. Avis Memorial Scholarship to support CSM students seeking postsecondary education. Funded by money raised from the pumpkin patch, the scholarship is named for Second Baptist Church member and career educator John Avis who also served as CSM’s first Head of School.
Pickleball
A small group of pickleball enthusiasts meet each Wednesday morning in the Second Baptist Church gym and also coordinate monthly pickleball tournaments. The group purchased nets and paddles for church use as well as leading beginner pickleball instruction for youth and children at Second Baptist Church.
East Memphis Classical Conversations
Classical Conversations is a homeschooling group designed to help children thrive academically, spiritually, and socially. Meeting on Fridays at Second Baptist Church, experienced homeschool parents serve as Tutors, teaching subjects and promoting the importance of learning in community.
Additional Partnerships
A variety of organizations and ministries, people, and groups use our facilities. As an election site, we welcome thousands of voters every year. Several support groups host their meetings at our campus. Racquetball players use our court and a karate dojo meets twice a week. The Boy Scouts host their annual wilderness training on our grounds. And much more.