Second Baptist Church of Kansas City — Church Directory

Quick Facts

Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Rev. Joe L. Callahan, Jr.

Founded Not published

Denomination Missionary Baptist

Service Times Sunday mornings (check website)

Men's Ministry No

Kids Ministry No

Website secondbaptistkcmo.org

Pastor Credentials 20+ years of pastoring experience

10-Point Theological Scorecard

Christology

Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)

Affirms 'Holy Trinity, God the Father, God the Holy Spirit and our Lord Jesus Christ the Son.'

Strong

Scripture

Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?

Explicit: 'the Bible is the Word of God and its clear, literal teachings are the final authority for faith and practice.'

Strong

Men's Discipleship

Intentional formation for men?

Not stated on available sources — verify in person.

Caution

Soteriology

Faith alone? How is salvation presented?

Not explicitly stated in visible content — verify.

Caution

Gender / Biblical Design

Biblical manhood and womanhood by God's design — patriarchal, complementarian, egalitarian, or affirming gender ideology?

Only Rev. Callahan named (male); no women pastors visible. But historic Black Baptist context sometimes has women ministers in non-senior roles — verify.

Rev. Joe L. Callahan, Jr. (male). No women pastors visible.

Caution

Leadership Structure

Male elders/pastors? Accountability?

Rev. Callahan named as pastor; elder/deacon structure not detailed.

Caution

Preaching Style

Expository or topical/therapeutic?

Not stated on available sources — verify in person.

Caution

Mission Clarity

Great Commission central?

Not stated on available sources — verify in person.

Caution

Cultural Alignment

DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?

No DEI/CRT language on visible pages.

Caution

Accountability Structure

Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?

SBC — confirmed via page header 'SBC_Web'.

Strong

Assessment

Second Baptist Church of Kansas City — Rev. Joe L. Callahan Jr. called as pastor Feb 2020. Former Air Force chaplain. Full theological review pending.

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Sources & Evidence

Enrichment Notes

Historic Black SBC congregation; called Callahan Feb 2020.

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[1] Live source secondbaptistkcmo.org

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