Second Baptist Church
Miami FL
33176
Who we are
Mission
Second Baptist Church of Richmond Heights mission is to move forward the ministry of Christ through worship, service, and discipleship by Evangelizing the Sinner, Equipping the Saints, and Elevating the Savior. Vision
Our vision is to create a multigenerational, multiethnic, and multicultural Church that will be the catalyst for the community as we move forward with kingdom-focused activities. History
In 1964, thirteen men joined Rev. Ferguson in Richmond Heights equipped only with the words of our Lord and a verse from the hymn, “The Church is One Foundation” and a Church was born. Thus Second Baptist was officially organized and chartered by the State of Florida on May, 17, 1964. The organizational structure included 4 selected deacons, four trustees, a finance committee, a Deaconess Board, Usher Board, Senor Choir, and Pastor’s Aide.
Rev. Ferguson retired from ministry on October31, 2000. He passed on the Overseer mantle for Second Baptist Church of Richmond Heights to Rev. Alphonso Jackson Sr. who was installed on November 12, 2000.
To date, Second Baptist has grown to over three thousand plus members who worship in a 1.2 million dollar Sanctuary. Its auxiliaries have increased to include over 31 ministries and its service to the community has extended to now include daycare and after school services, referral services for health, counseling, workforce development, legal representation, and employment referral opportunities.
Because of Rev. Ferguson’s vision and Rev. Jackson’s commitment to Christ, Second Baptist will continue to be a beacon in the community where it strives to meet the overwhelming needs of the community and win lost souls. To God be the Glory!
Second Baptist Church of Richmond Heights mission is to move forward the ministry of Christ through worship, service, and discipleship by Evangelizing the Sinner, Equipping the Saints, and Elevating the Savior. Vision
Our vision is to create a multigenerational, multiethnic, and multicultural Church that will be the catalyst for the community as we move forward with kingdom-focused activities. History
In 1964, thirteen men joined Rev. Ferguson in Richmond Heights equipped only with the words of our Lord and a verse from the hymn, “The Church is One Foundation” and a Church was born. Thus Second Baptist was officially organized and chartered by the State of Florida on May, 17, 1964. The organizational structure included 4 selected deacons, four trustees, a finance committee, a Deaconess Board, Usher Board, Senor Choir, and Pastor’s Aide.
Rev. Ferguson retired from ministry on October31, 2000. He passed on the Overseer mantle for Second Baptist Church of Richmond Heights to Rev. Alphonso Jackson Sr. who was installed on November 12, 2000.
To date, Second Baptist has grown to over three thousand plus members who worship in a 1.2 million dollar Sanctuary. Its auxiliaries have increased to include over 31 ministries and its service to the community has extended to now include daycare and after school services, referral services for health, counseling, workforce development, legal representation, and employment referral opportunities.
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Leadership
Leader Name:
Reverend Dr. Alphonso Jackson, Sr.
Leader Position:
Senior Pastor
Phone:
Fax:
(305) 254-7804
Leader Email:
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Leader Bio:
Reverend Dr. Alphonso Jackson has been the Senior Pastor/Teacher of Second Baptist Church since October 1, 2000. He leads a congregation of more than 3,200 members whose motto is: “The Church in the Heart of the Community, With the Community at Heart.”
JACKSON’S BEGINNING
Rev. Jackson was born in Hollywood, Florida. He was called to the ministry in August 1980 and preached his initial sermon at New Shiloh Baptist Church under the leadership of his father, the late Reverend Dr. Arthur Jackson Jr.
As youth pastor for New Shiloh from 1981-1984, Jackson’s “uncompromising and bold teaching of God’s Word,” wrote those who knew him well, “changed the lives of many people.” The Lord continued to find favor in Jackson and in 1985 he became the senior pastor of St. James Baptist Church in Coconut Grove. He served faithfully at St. James for more than 16 years.
FAMILY INVOLVEMENT
In 1984, Rev. Jackson married the love of his life, the former, Dewana Williams. They have two children, Rev. Alphonso J. Jackson Jr. (Jamila) and Brianna Jackson; and two beautiful granddaughters, Angelina and Allison Jackson.
ACADEMIC PREPARATION
An educator at heart, from 1980-2000, Rev. Jackson was an instructor in the Miami-Dade County Public School System where he was honored in 1993 as Teacher of the Year.
In 2004, Rev. Jackson was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Divinity degree from Saint Thomas Christian College. He earned his Bachelor’s of Arts degree in Elementary Education in 1980 at Olivet Nazarene University, Kankakee, Illinois. Rev. Jackson completed his graduate studies at Florida Memorial College and Advanced Seminary studies at the Interdenominational Theological Center in Atlanta, Georgia.
Recently, he graduated from Knox Theological Seminary with his Master’s of Arts in Biblical and Theological studies.
COMMUNITY/CIVIC
Noted as a community leader, Rev. Jackson has served as a board member of Coconut Grove Cares and a board member of One Church One Child. In July 2014, then Congressman Joe Garcia welcomed Jackson to Washington, D.C. to commence the daily congressional session with a prayer. Jackson was the Moderator for the Seaboard Baptist Missionary Association of Florida Inc., from 2008 to 2016 and held the position of second Vice-President of the Florida State General Baptist State Convention.
He was presented the Citizen of the Year Award by Omega Psi Phi Pi Nu Chapter in 2015 and also received the Church of the Decade Award by Collective Empowerment Group in November 2015.
Rev. Jackson received the Distinguished Achiever Award by ICABA International Inc. in September 2015.
He is chairman of the Children’s Learning Center board of directors; a member of NAACP and PULSE; first vice president of the National Action Network; president of Richmond Heights Community Alliance; and a member of the Miami-Dade Community Relations Board. In 2016, he was selected by Legacy Magazine as one of South Florida’s Black Leaders and Influencers.
He led Second Baptist church in completing the building of the John and Anita Ferguson Apartment Homes, an 89-unit affordable housing community for seniors in the Richmond Heights.
JACKSON’S BEGINNING
Rev. Jackson was born in Hollywood, Florida. He was called to the ministry in August 1980 and preached his initial sermon at New Shiloh Baptist Church under the leadership of his father, the late Reverend Dr. Arthur Jackson Jr.
As youth pastor for New Shiloh from 1981-1984, Jackson’s “uncompromising and bold teaching of God’s Word,” wrote those who knew him well, “changed the lives of many people.” The Lord continued to find favor in Jackson and in 1985 he became the senior pastor of St. James Baptist Church in Coconut Grove. He served faithfully at St. James for more than 16 years.
FAMILY INVOLVEMENT
In 1984, Rev. Jackson married the love of his life, the former, Dewana Williams. They have two children, Rev. Alphonso J. Jackson Jr. (Jamila) and Brianna Jackson; and two beautiful granddaughters, Angelina and Allison Jackson.
ACADEMIC PREPARATION
An educator at heart, from 1980-2000, Rev. Jackson was an instructor in the Miami-Dade County Public School System where he was honored in 1993 as Teacher of the Year.
In 2004, Rev. Jackson was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Divinity degree from Saint Thomas Christian College. He earned his Bachelor’s of Arts degree in Elementary Education in 1980 at Olivet Nazarene University, Kankakee, Illinois. Rev. Jackson completed his graduate studies at Florida Memorial College and Advanced Seminary studies at the Interdenominational Theological Center in Atlanta, Georgia.
Recently, he graduated from Knox Theological Seminary with his Master’s of Arts in Biblical and Theological studies.
COMMUNITY/CIVIC
Noted as a community leader, Rev. Jackson has served as a board member of Coconut Grove Cares and a board member of One Church One Child. In July 2014, then Congressman Joe Garcia welcomed Jackson to Washington, D.C. to commence the daily congressional session with a prayer. Jackson was the Moderator for the Seaboard Baptist Missionary Association of Florida Inc., from 2008 to 2016 and held the position of second Vice-President of the Florida State General Baptist State Convention.
He was presented the Citizen of the Year Award by Omega Psi Phi Pi Nu Chapter in 2015 and also received the Church of the Decade Award by Collective Empowerment Group in November 2015.
Rev. Jackson received the Distinguished Achiever Award by ICABA International Inc. in September 2015.
He is chairman of the Children’s Learning Center board of directors; a member of NAACP and PULSE; first vice president of the National Action Network; president of Richmond Heights Community Alliance; and a member of the Miami-Dade Community Relations Board. In 2016, he was selected by Legacy Magazine as one of South Florida’s Black Leaders and Influencers.
He led Second Baptist church in completing the building of the John and Anita Ferguson Apartment Homes, an 89-unit affordable housing community for seniors in the Richmond Heights.
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Tuesday evening, watch Bible Study LIVE at 7:00pm EST on Youtube and FB (SBCMiamiFL)
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Second Baptist Church listing was last updated on the 25th of June, 2021
