Second Baptist Church Springfield — Church Directory

Quick Facts

Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Dr. John Birchett

Founded Unknown

Denomination Southern Baptist Convention (SBC)

Service Times Sunday Choir Service 9:30 AM; Sunday Praise Band 11:00 AM

Men's Ministry Yes

Kids Ministry Yes

Website www.secondbaptist.org

10-Point Theological Scorecard

Christology

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

SBC — orthodox Trinitarian.

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Scripture

Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?

SBC — inerrancy affirmed.

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Men's Discipleship

Intentional formation for men?

Ministry programs available.

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Soteriology

Faith alone? How is salvation presented?

Standard SBC.

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Gender / Biblical Design

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

Complementarian. Male senior pastor.

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Caution

Leadership Structure

Male elders/pastors? Accountability?

Male pastoral staff, SBC structure.

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Preaching Style

Expository or topical/therapeutic?

Two service styles — likely expository.

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Mission Clarity

Great Commission central?

Active church with multiple outreach avenues.

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Cultural Alignment

DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?

No concerning language.

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Accountability Structure

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

R30 validation CONFIRMS: Dr. John Birchett, Jr., Lead Pastor since May 2019 (Georgetown College, Beeson, SEBTS). 'Extensive Southern Baptist work' confirmed on homepage. Green stands.

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Assessment

Second Baptist Church Springfield MO is a well-established SBC church. Dr. Birchett called in May 2019. Two worship styles offered — traditional choir at 9:30 and contemporary praise band at 11:00. Office hours Mon-Thu 7:30am-5:30pm. General Baptist Association of Missouri affiliate. Solid church presence in Springfield.

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MOOP Engagement Tracker

How this church was personally verified by the MOOP directory team:

✓ Researched church website

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