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Missions Month
Mark 16:15
In Luke 19, Jesus tells the parable of a wealthy landowner who gave a large amount of money to his servants to invest for him until he returned. One of the servants disappointed him by being fearful and hiding the investment without earning any interest. The other two servants were rewarded for their bold initiative and productivity. As the body of Christ, we want to use and multiply the resources God gives us to do His will and further the kingdom of God.
Second Baptist Church is a body of believers willing and eager to share what we have with others — from monetary gains, time, energy in service — to sharing the gospel. In sharing, serving and giving, we trust God to multiply our work beyond what is humanly possible.
Dear Second Family,
Throughout the year, Second Family members demonstrate their commitment to our church’s longstanding mission to be a beacon of light and hope in our community and around the world. I am filled with gratitude for the difference you make as you serve and give to touch the lives of those who face the harsh realities of homelessness, hunger, broken families, and the devastating effects of human trafficking. Whether here in Houston or on mission trips across the globe, you provide a helping hand, a healing touch, and the good news of the gospel.
As followers of Jesus Christ, we are called to serve others. Jesus set the example for us as He served others, washed the feet of His disciples, and hung out with those who were “down and out” and often overlooked. That is why we set aside the month of October as Missions Month, which this year has a goal of $1.75 million (over and above giving to our General Operating Budget). Locally, our financial gifts will be used to support the work of our many ministry partners who provide shelter, food, medical care, and other vital services that meet people right where they are with the love of Jesus and the transforming message of God’s grace. Internationally, our gifts will undergird the work of missionaries who serve in Asia and Africa, support organizations providing much-needed humanitarian aid, and plant churches in new areas of ministry.
We are all called to serve, and we can all do something. Please prayerfully consider how you can serve through your financial support during Missions Month.
Ben Young
Missions Offering Goal
$1.75 MillionDo nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility of mind regard one another as more important than yourselves; do not merely look out for your own personal interests, but also for the interests of others. – Philippians 2:3-4
Local Ministries: $1,000,000
Homeless Ministries
In the Greater Houston Area, thousands of individuals – men, women, and children– are experiencing homelessness. Our ministry partners are dedicated to offering comprehensive support that addresses the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of this vulnerable population. By providing housing, workforce training, substance abuse programs, financial literacy education, and life management skills, they aim to empower individuals on their journey to stability.Family Ministries
The nuclear family is the foundation of society. Our ministry partners are committed to restoring dignity and wholeness to families in need, while sharing the message of the Gospel. They work across the city, offering support to single mothers, providing college and career preparation for students, assisting with meals and clothing, and offering employment services and financial guidance to parents.Pregnancy Care Ministries
Our pregnancy care ministries are dedicated to helping women find hope and reclaim joy during their pregnancies. Your contributions will support expectant mothers with free reproductive healthcare, including ultrasounds, prenatal care courses, diapers, and baby clothing. These ministries not only address maternal needs, but also share the hope of the Gospel with these women.Human Trafficking Ministries
Houston is the epicenter of human trafficking in the United States. Our ministry partners are committed to ending this tragedy in our city through awareness, intervention, and restoration. They offer support to rescued victims and tirelessly work to raise awareness through events, seminars, and educational training.International & Other
International Missionaries: $150,000
The reach of the Second Family spans the globe, touching lives in every corner through our support of 37 international missionaries. These dedicated servants bring the light of Christ to bustling cities in Asia and remote villages in Africa. The Mission Offering empowers them to continue their vital work, sharing the love of Jesus with those who need it most, even in the most challenging environments.Prison & Jail Ministries: $100,000
The Gospel knows no bounds. Through our ministry partners, the transformative message of Christ penetrates even the darkest cells. These partners faithfully preach the Gospel, distribute Bibles, offer counseling, and train prisoners to become missionaries within their own walls. Our support helps these ministries provide resources for reentry, guiding former inmates to rebuild their lives on the foundation of faith.New Mission Opportunities
Feeding Children Around the World: $100,000
As our church grows, the Second Family seeks to extend its compassion across the globe. We are partnering with organizations that will meet tangible needs and provide humanitarian aid to those who are impoverished, hungry, and hurting. This year, the Second Family is partnering to help feed one million underserved children each day.International Church Planting: $100,000
The 10/40 window, spanning 68 countries from Northern Africa through the Middle East to Asia, is home to thousands of unreached people groups. In 2025, through strategic partnerships, the Second Family will plant two churches in this spiritually desolate region, bringing the Gospel to those who have never heard its message of hope and salvation.Wilderness Branch Baptist Church: $300,000
Founded in 1902, Wilderness Branch Baptist Church in Richmond, Texas, has been a steadfast beacon of hope for over a century. Recently, this church embarked on a journey to build a new sanctuary, only to face significant setbacks due to dishonest contractors. The Second Family is stepping in to support Wilderness Branch, ensuring they can continue their mission to serve and uplift their community with the love of Christ.Rebuilding Together Houston
The Source for Women of Houston
Boys & Girls Country
Camp Hope
Free the Captives
Open Door Mission
2025 Mission Trips
Below is a list of the mission trips we will be taking in the upcoming year. For more information, click the contact link below.
Uganda
May 2025Honduras
June 2025Brazil
July 2025Guatemala
July 2025Guatemala
August 2025Colombia
October 2025Costa Rica
October 2025Local Ministries
A.D. Players
A.D. Players presents compelling theatre, from a Christian worldview, that engages a diverse audience. As the theater has grown, the need to improve technology infrastructure has become apparent. Your gift will go toward purchasing a new state-of-the-art lobby projector.Agape Development
Agape’s children and teen ministries bring hope and transformation to the youth of the Third Ward. Their teen program provides safe and enriching activities for middle and high school-age children and an opportunity to develop positive relationships with adults. Your gift will support program-related expenses.Amanda Garner - Volunteer Coordinator
Amazing Place
Susie Howard - Volunteer Coordinator
Arrow Child & Family Ministries
Beltway 8 South Crisis Pregnancy Center
This center provides free and confidential support services for those involved in unplanned pregnancies. Your gift will be used for ministry needs.Boys & Girls Country
Boys and Girls Country provides a home and loving care to children of families in crisis. Many of the cottages are more than 40 years old and require constant upkeep to ensure that they are safe and functional. Your gift will go toward cottage repairs.Susan Breaux - Volunteer Coordinator
Buckner Family Hope Center – Aldine
Family Hope Centers seek to live out the gospel and keep families together by providing them with critical services, aid, and coaching so that they eventually break free from poverty. Your gift will go toward new plumbing for the children’s area at the Aldine Family Hope Center as well as sheetrock repair and painting at the Reed Road Family Hope CenterBuckner Family Hope Center – Cornerstone
Family Hope Centers seek to live out the gospel and keep families together by providing them with critical services, aid, and coaching so that they eventually break free from poverty. Your gift will go toward new plumbing for the children’s area at the Aldine Family Hope Center as well as sheetrock repair and painting at the Reed Road Family Hope CenterC.E.N.T.E.R. Ministries
This Christ-centered organization works with at-risk children in West Houston. Your gift will provide a nutritious hot meal twice per week to 100 children in addition to purchasing family Bibles to encourage a deep spiritual heritage.Camp Blessing
This week-long Christian summer camp is designed for children and young adults with physical, developmental, and/or intellectual disabilities who are unable to participate in traditional camp activities. Your gift will help purchase a new mechanical lift for the Camp Blessing friends in wheelchairs.Emily Clodfelter - Volunteer Coordinator
Camp Hope
Camp Hope provides interim housing for Wounded Warriors suffering from PTSD. Veterans and their immediate family members benefit from an intensive peer support and mentoring program as well as a comprehensive PTSD recovery program. Your gift will go toward ministry needs.Christy Carbaugh - Volunteer Coordinator
Care Net Pregnancy Center
Also known as Northwest Pregnancy Center, this agency serves women who are at risk for abortions in the Champions and Cypress areas of the city. Your gift will be used for ministry needs.Jerrie Amos - Volunteer Coordinator
Christ Clinic
Christ Clinic offers high-quality healthcare and health-related services to those who are uninsured or underinsured. Your gift will be used for ministry needs.Michelle Shelton - Volunteer Coordinator
Cornerstone Family Ministries
Covenant House
Tiffany Salinas - Volunteer Coordinator
Cypress Assistance Ministries
Elizabeth Bustillos - Volunteer Coordinator
Elijah Rising
Elijah Rising’s mission is to end sex trafficking in the city of Houston through programs that focus on awareness, intervention, restoration, and prayer. Your gift will be used for ministry needs.Family Promise of Lake Houston
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Forgotten Angels
Jill Shockley - Volunteer Coordinator
Free the Captives
Free the Captives is a faith-based organization fighting sex trafficking of girls ages 12-14 years in Houston. They provide rescued victims with support groups, mentoring, jobs, material assistance, and other direct services. Your gift will support ministry needs.Freedom Alliance
Churches United to End Human Trafficking in the Houston area collaborates with multiple anti-trafficking organizations to bring awareness to the community through events, seminars, and educational training. Your gift will support ministry needs.Christa Freyhof - Development & Operations Manager
Generation One
Working in the Third Ward, Generation One empowers children and families to thrive through high-quality early education, after-school programming, and family support. Your gift will go toward purchasing technology upgrades.James Hammonds - Volunteer Coordinator
Goodwill Industries
Each year, Goodwill partners with our church to provide clothing certificates to the children and families who come to our Angels of Light Christmas program. Your gift will support our partnership.Julie Copeland - Volunteer Coordinator
Gospel Lakes Ranch
Gospel Lakes’ goal is to evangelize children with the gospel and disciple them in the Word of God through day camp for local churches and inner-city kids. Your gift will go toward purchasing a tractor and mower needed to keep the campgrounds maintained properly.Gracewood
Gracewood is a transitional housing and family-care program that exists to strengthen single-parent families at risk for homelessness. Your gift will go toward replacing and upgrading appliances for one of the Cottages and garage apartments.Hope for Youth
Hope for Youth reaches at-risk urban youth with the love of Christ through Christian mentoring relationships. They offer the College and Career Prep (CCP) program to students in early high school who are usually going to be first generation college students. Your gift will provide for the CCP program.Hospitality Apartments
Hospitality Apartments provides free, temporary housing for families who are facing a healthcare crisis and who have a family member receiving treatment at the Texas Medical Center. Your gift will go toward replacement of the electric ranges in each of the 46 apartments.Houston Food Bank
The Houston Food Bank provides food for better lives in 18 counties in southeast Texas through 1600 community partners. Your gift will go toward ministry needs.Houston Furniture Bank
Houston Pregnancy Help Centers
Houston Pregnancy Help Centers provide practical and compassionate support to women facing unplanned pregnancies via their Fifth Ward and Downtown locations as well as their medical mobile van. Your gift will be used for ministry needs.Sandra Ontiveros - Volunteer Coordinator
Katy Christian Ministries
Katy Christian Ministries helps local families and individuals fight poverty, food insecurity, domestic violence, and sexual assault through their social services programs, crisis center, food pantry, and resale store. Your gift will go toward implementing a new Volunteer Management Software Solution system.Kids’ Meals
Kids’ Meals delivers free, healthy meals to the doorsteps of Houston’s hungriest preschool-aged children. Your gift will support the purchase and installation of A/C units for the rear cabins of their Meal Delivery Vans.Monique Saldana - Volunteer Coordinator
LifeHouse of Houston
This Christian maternity home offers women cost-free lodging, meals, pre-natal care, life skills training, and counseling. The women are cared for until the baby arrives or until they secure alternative living arrangements. Your gift will be used for ministry needs.Rebecca Brazelton - Volunteer Coordinator
Loving Kids
Loving Kids is a collaborative community outreach that helps meet the physical, mental, and spiritual needs of the Acres Homes communities through programs supporting five elementary schools. Your gift will help upgrade and continue these vibrant programs.Miracle Farm
Miracle Farm is a working ranch in rural Washington County that provides a safe environment for boys. The school building, built 24 years ago, needs new and durable flooring, fresh coats of paint, and window repairs. Your gift will help purchase new desks and bookshelves as well as go toward needed renovations to the school building.Chris Welch - Volunteer Coordinator
Mission Centers of Houston
Mission Centers of Houston serves over 18,000 people per year through their food pantry. About 200 meals are processed each week in the kitchen. Your gift will go toward the renovation of the kitchen at the Gano Mission Center.Cheryl Chadwick - Volunteer Coordinator
Mission Northeast
Mission Northeast provides food, clothing, and household items to more than 25,000 people who are working to break the cycle of poverty in their lives. Your gift will go toward retrofitting their Ford F550 truck with a refrigerated box to ensure food safety in transport.Mission of Yahweh
Through both its residential and community programming, the Mission of Yahweh has a goal to serve more than 400 homeless women and children through housing, basic needs, case management, supportive services, and tailored programming. Your gift will go toward the purchase and installation of six electric hand dryers, the purchase of a steam table for the commercial kitchen, and replacement of a privacy fence.Courtney Khorrami - Volunteer Coordinator
Neighborhood Kidz Club
Neighborhood Kidz Club serves the residents of Western Pines, Garden Villa, Trinity Duval, and The Summit mobile home communities in Katy. Your gift will go toward the purchase, move, and installation of a new single-wide trailer at Western Pines to be used for ministry and office space.Beth Barber - Volunteer Coordinator
Northwest Assistance Ministries
Open Door Mission
This faith- and evidence-based recovery and rehabilitation program and facility is dedicated to transforming the lives of the addicted, destitute, homeless, and disabled men in our community. Your gift will go toward purchasing three HVAC condensing units and air handlers as well as kitchen roof repairs.Bill White - Ministries Coordinator
Pregnancy Help Center of West Houston
This agency provides free and confidential care for those facing crisis and unplanned pregnancies. Your gift will be used for ministry needs.Project C.U.R.E.
Laura Gibney - Volunteer Coordinator
Rebuilding Together Houston
Rebuilding Together Houston enlists community volunteers and licensed contractors to repair the homes of low-income elderly, U.S. Military Veterans, homeowners with disabilities, and working families in need. Your gift will be used for ministry needs.Lenny Difranza - Volunteer Coordinator
Redeemed Ministries
Rescue America (Houston)
Rescue America exists to rescue, revive and empower the sexually exploited through a 24/7 hotline and emergency response. Your gift will be used for ministry needs.Lori Hartman - Volunteer Coordinator
Salvation Army – Adult Rehab Center
Salvation Army – Center of Hope
Salvation Army – Jones Residence
Shirah Villegas - Executive Director
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Sports Quest
This ministry shares biblical truth to reach, teach, and encourage the next generation leaders through soccer. Your gift will help purchase four full-size soccer goals and Bibles for distribution to kids through the ministry.SpringSpirit
SpringSpirit weekly serves 600 children and their families who live in unsafe, high-density apartment complexes. Your gift will go toward netting and fence maintenance around the soccer fields at the Campbell Campus location.Juan Ramirez - Volunteer Coordinator - Pitner | Ana Mendoza – Volunteer Coordinator - Campbell
Star of Hope
This Christ-centered community is dedicated to meeting the needs of homeless men at the Men’s Development Center, as well as women and their children at the Cornerstone Campus. Educational classrooms are paramount to programs and classes for their clients at the center. Your gift will provide for air conditioning for the educational wing at the Men’s Development Center.Star of Hope – Doris and Carloss Morris Men’s Development Center
This Christ-centered community is dedicated to meeting the needs of homeless men at the Men’s Development Center, as well as women and their children at the Cornerstone Campus. Educational classrooms are paramount to programs and classes for their clients at the center. Your gift will provide for air conditioning for the educational wing at the Men’s Development Center.Altonette Terrance - Volunteer Coordinator
Star of Hope – Women & Family Development Center Cornerstone Community
This Christ-centered community is dedicated to meeting the needs of homeless men at the Men’s Development Center, as well as women and their children at the Cornerstone Campus. Educational classrooms are paramount to programs and classes for their clients at the center. Your gift will provide for air conditioning for the educational wing at the Men’s Development Center.Altonette Terrance - Volunteer Coordinator
Stoney Creek Ranch
Stoney Creek is a nondenominational Christian camp located in New Ulm, TX. Hillside, a camp perfectly designed for older teens and better suited to accommodate adult retreat visitors, will include six new cabins. Your gift will help provide cabin furniture for these cabins.Chelsi Shoup - Volunteer Coordinator
The Brookwood Community
Brookwood operates a 485-acre community for adults with special needs. Horticulture, Brookwood’s largest enterprise, provides work for more than 100 Citizens who grow more than 200,000 plants annually. Your gift will go toward renovations of the main Horticulture building.Tawana Goodwin - Volunteer Coordinator
The FORGE for Families
The Forge for Families ministers to members of the local community by sharing the gospel, closing gaps in education, and strengthening family units. Your gift will go toward the purchase of a new van.Beth Williams Lee - Volunteer Coordinator
The Gathering of Men
The Gathering of Men’s goal is to disciple men to a mature relationship in Jesus Christ through small group discipleship programs and large group gatherings. Your gift will go toward ministry needs.The Source
The Source offers free reproductive health care services to women and their families from two locations: Spring Branch and the Medical Center. Your gift will be used for ministry needs.Hannah Neathery - Volunteer Coordinator
Tomball Pregnancy Center
This non-profit medical clinic offers support for pregnancy-related issues and reproductive health education. Your gift will be used for ministry needs.Vosswood Nursing Home
West Houston Assistance Ministries
West Houston Assistance Ministries helps families in crisis by providing them with food, clothing, employment services, and financial help. Your gift will provide for office building maintenance and exterior paintwork.Matthew Herrera - Volunteer Coordinator
WorkFaith Connection
Chelsea Cantrell - Volunteer Coordinator
Yellowstone Academy
Yellowstone Academy provides a high-quality Christian education to inner city students in the Third Ward. A reading nook inside the new library to include seating, shelving, partitions, and specific books is planned. Your gift will go toward the reading nook and related resources.Maricela Ramos - Volunteer Coordinator