Frequently Asked Questions

Regular Hours of In Person Worship: 10:45 a.m. Sundays, Main Sanctuary, 186 N. 17th Street, Columbus, OH 43203
Watch Worship Service Online: 10:45 a.m. Sundays, Please go to the Second Baptist website at www.secondbaptistcolumbus.com. On the Home page click “Online Worship.” Then click the image that appears or click YouTube to enjoy the service.
Sunday School: Sundays 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Bible Study: Wednesdays at 12:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Sweet Hour of Prayer: Wednesday, 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

You may contact the Church Office Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at 614.253.4313. In case that number is busy, dial (614) 253-6361.

Second Baptist Church is a Bible-based, Christ centered, purpose driven and Holy Sprit led church that is making a positive impact in individuals, families and the City of Columbus, Ohio. We are a “Loving, Caring, Sharing” body of believers.

Come as you are!

Second Baptist Church is dedicated to seeing children and teenagers develop a spiritual relationship with Christ. There are many exciting and inspirational classes and activities for all age groups. Our church provides a nursery for infants and toddlers. We also provide a caring and secure environment for this age group while their parents attend worship services, as well as Sunday School classes from Kindergarten to Adult.

Pastor Washington wants to pray with you through this ordeal. Because surgery is usually done early morning, please contact Pastor Washington, Deacon of the Week, through the Church Office 614.253.4313 as soon as the time of the surgery has been determined. If it is after hours, please leave a message.

Call Pastor Washington, and The Deacon of the Week by contacting the Church Office. We are unable to visit or pray for you unless we are properly informed.

Call Pastor Washington, Deacon of the Week and the Church Office 614.253.4313 to notify them of the death in family. If it is after hours, please leave a message. Please confirm funeral arrangements and details of the funeral program with Pastor Washington before finalizing with the funeral home. For non-members that are related to Second Baptist members, please inform the church office so that the appropriate condolences may be extended.

Baby Dedications take place by arrangement with Pastor Washington. Please contact Sister Dot Whitaker by email dwhitaker@secondbaptistcolumbus.com or call her at 614.253.4313. Baptists do not “Christen” or baptize infants. Our blessed babies are “Dedicated” to God.

Pastor Washington is available for counseling by appointment. Please contact Sister Dot Whitaker to schedule an appointment at 614.253.4313 or email her at dwhitaker@secondbaptistcolumbus.com.

All announcements to be placed in the coming Sunday’s Announcements must be received by the Church Office no later than Noon each Wednesday prior to the Sunday you wish them to be announced.

Communion is available to members who are unable to come to church. It will be administered in homes, only to members who call the Church Office 614.253.4313 no later than Noon on the Friday before each First Sunday.

Baptism occurs on the First Sunday of each month at the beginning of our 10:45 a.m. service. For more information or to register to be baptized please contact the Deacon of the Week or the Deaconess Ministry by calling the Church Office at 614.253.4313.

Contact the Church Office at 614.253.4313 and your information will be updated.

We offer a variety of Sunday School classes for children, youth and adults. Sunday School begins at 9:30 a.m. and concludes at 10:30 a.m.

Contact the Church Office to arrange to ride the Church Van by Thursday before the Sunday you want to come to church. You will need to provide your name, number of persons, address and a valid contact telephone number for confirmations.

1. All persons desiring to be married by Pastor Washington must first complete our pre- marital classes. Please contact Sister Dot Whitaker (614.253.4313 or by email dwhitaker@secondbaptistcolumbus.com) for further information regarding pre-marital classes. Pastor and Minister Washington currently conduct classes.
2. All persons desiring to hold their wedding at Second Baptist Church must contact Sister Jadon Nious (614.253.4313) to complete an application and make the deposit.
3. Wedding programs should be discussed with Pastor Washington and approved before printing.

1. Contact Sister Dot Whitaker, Executive Assistant to Pastor Washington at 614.253.4313 or email her at dwhitaker@secondbaptistcolumbus.com to schedule an appointment.

Contact Sister Dot Whitaker at dwhitaker@secondbaptistcolumbus.com or 614.253.4313.

Communion Service is held during the 10:45 a.m. worship service on the First Sunday of each month.

You may join Second Baptist Church in one of two ways: either during one of our services or through completion of the Membership 101 class. For more information, please contact our Church Office 614.253.4313.

Second Baptist Church offers Children’s Church for children ages 3-9 during our worship service. Also, we have Sunday School available for children and youth as well during the Sunday School hour.

You may contact the Deacon of the Week listed in our weekly Announcements on the Board in the Troy Wing, on the screens before our worship Service, and on our Website (www.secondbaptistcolumbus.com) or contact the Church Office for this information.

We encourage you to request prayer for your situation. Whether for intercession, a wedding, birth of a baby, your illness or that of a loved one or neighbor…whatever the reason, we want to pray for and with you. If you have a prayer request, please feel free to submit it in one of the following ways:

1. Submit the Prayer Request form online at www.secondbaptistcolumbus.com.
2. Email us at dwhitaker@secondbaptistcolumbus.com.

Individuals interested in ministry should contact ministry leaders for information regarding the ministry you’re interested in joining or contact the Church Office at 614.253.4313.