Second Baptist Church — Church Directory

Quick Facts

Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Dr. Ben Young (Senior Pastor since May 2024; succeeded Ed Young Sr.)

Founded Unknown

Denomination SBC

Service Times Verify on website — six locations

Men's Ministry Yes

Kids Ministry Yes

Website www.second.org

Pastor Credentials Verify

10-Point Theological Scorecard

Christology

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

SBC BF&M 2000 Trinitarian orthodoxy.

Strong

Scripture

Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?

SBC BF&M 2000 affirms inerrancy.

Strong

Men's Discipleship

Intentional formation for men?

Dedicated Men's ministry confirmed in site navigation alongside Women's, Kids, Students, Adults, Special Needs, International.

Strong

Soteriology

Faith alone? How is salvation presented?

Classic Baptist sola fide.

Strong

Gender / Biblical Design

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

SBC BF&M 2000 male-only pastor office; Ed Young Sr. historic pastor.

Strong

Leadership Structure

Male elders/pastors? Accountability?

Dr. Ed Young Sr. (long-tenure senior pastor) with succession plans involving family; historical single-figure model with deacon board.

Caution

Preaching Style

Expository or topical/therapeutic?

SBC expository tradition via Young's long ministry.

Caution

Mission Clarity

Great Commission central?

Strong SBC Cooperative Program / IMB missions giving historically.

Strong

Cultural Alignment

DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?

Conservative SBC megachurch; no DEI/CRT.

Caution

Accountability Structure

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

Southern Baptist Convention (SBC); flagship Houston congregation with multiple campuses (Woodway, West, North, South, Cypress, 1463).

Strong

Assessment

Second Baptist Houston is one of the largest SBC churches in America with six campuses. Dr. Ben Young leads as senior pastor following the legendary Ed Young Sr. Multi-site model with strong programming. SBC-affiliated with extensive ministries and community outreach.

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Sources & Evidence

Enrichment Notes

Ed Young Sr. leadership; confirm on staff page. Ben Young (son) previously led different branches.

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[1] Archived snapshot web.archive.org/web/20260311044448/https://www.second.org/
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