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Second Baptist Church
Miami
FL
33176
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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.
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!
Location of worship / Church Address
11111 Pinkston Drive
Miami,
FL
33176
United States
Phone: (305) 232-0499
Fax: (305) 254-7804
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Church Pastor
Reverend Dr. Alphonso Jackson, Sr.
Senior Pastor
11111 Pinkston Drive
Miami,
FL
33176
United States
Phone: (305) 232-0499
Fax: (305) 254-7804
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Psalms 46:10
Be still, and know that I am God...
Be still, and know that I am God...
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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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Second Baptist Church History
Founded: May 17, 1964
Second Baptist Church, the church in the heart of the community with the community at heart, has grown from a group of (13) devoted Christians meeting in a private home to a congregation of over 2500 members in a million dollar edifice. History records the faith and works of the Second Baptist Pioneers who made this all happen.
It has been said that any institution that lives more than a generation is, but the length and shadow of the individual in whose mind it was born. If this is true, then the Second Baptist congregation is but the shadow of its Founder, Reverend John A. Ferguson. With the Word of God in his mouth and a verse from the hymn "The Church Is One Foundation, a church was born. Second Baptist Church was officially organized and chartered by the state of Florida, May 17th, 1964.
The organizational structure included four selected Deacons: I.D. Benbow, Sherman Clark, Alphonso Thomas, and Amos Larkins Sr. Additionally, four Trustees were selected: Andrew Green, Donald Hollis, Burk Jones, and James Marshall. Four Deaconess were selected. Adeline Sanders, Myrtle Benbow, Dinah Larkins, and Drucilla Thomas. Other groups organized in 1964 were: The Usher Board, Senior Choir, and Pastor's Aide.
On Sunday, October 1, 2000, the respected Rev. John A. Ferguson, Founder and First Pastor of Second Baptist Church of Richmond Heights, passed the proverbial baton on
to Pastor Alphonso Jackson Sr. Pastor Jackson came highly recommended by God and Rev. Ferguson. To date, God has used Pastor Jackson to expand SBC from one location to two. He's fulfilled the vision that his predecessor had to build a Senior Living Facility and is currently working towards building a multi-purpose center that will be a tremendous impact in the South Dade community.
The continued mission of Second Baptist Church is to: Equip The Saint.
Evangelize the Sinner. Elevate the Savior.
Second Baptist Church, the church in the heart of the community with the community at heart, has grown from a group of (13) devoted Christians meeting in a private home to a congregation of over 2500 members in a million dollar edifice. History records the faith and works of the Second Baptist Pioneers who made this all happen.
It has been said that any institution that lives more than a generation is, but the length and shadow of the individual in whose mind it was born. If this is true, then the Second Baptist congregation is but the shadow of its Founder, Reverend John A. Ferguson. With the Word of God in his mouth and a verse from the hymn "The Church Is One Foundation, a church was born. Second Baptist Church was officially organized and chartered by the state of Florida, May 17th, 1964.
The organizational structure included four selected Deacons: I.D. Benbow, Sherman Clark, Alphonso Thomas, and Amos Larkins Sr. Additionally, four Trustees were selected: Andrew Green, Donald Hollis, Burk Jones, and James Marshall. Four Deaconess were selected. Adeline Sanders, Myrtle Benbow, Dinah Larkins, and Drucilla Thomas. Other groups organized in 1964 were: The Usher Board, Senior Choir, and Pastor's Aide.
On Sunday, October 1, 2000, the respected Rev. John A. Ferguson, Founder and First Pastor of Second Baptist Church of Richmond Heights, passed the proverbial baton on
to Pastor Alphonso Jackson Sr. Pastor Jackson came highly recommended by God and Rev. Ferguson. To date, God has used Pastor Jackson to expand SBC from one location to two. He's fulfilled the vision that his predecessor had to build a Senior Living Facility and is currently working towards building a multi-purpose center that will be a tremendous impact in the South Dade community.
The continued mission of Second Baptist Church is to: Equip The Saint.
Evangelize the Sinner. Elevate the Savior.
Second Baptist Church Historical Photos
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