Second Baptist Church
Kansas City, Missouri
Second Baptist Church is located at 3620 E 39th Street in Kansas City, Missouri. The church identifies itself as the oldest African American congregation in Kansas City, sharing this distinction with sister church Allen Chapel AME. The congregation has been at its current location since February 1963. Second Baptist Church teaches Baptist doctrine, believing in the Holy Trinity and the authority of the Bible as God's Word. The church holds to congregational governance, allowing local believers to act and govern themselves. Rev. Joe L. Callahan, Jr. has served as pastor since February 2020. The church offers in-person worship services and online streaming capabilities for members unable to attend physically.
Denomination
BaptistPhone
816-921-2326Pastor
Who We AreServices
Worship
Ministries
Bible Study
Sunday School
Languages
EnglishLast updated August 2026
Congregation size
200-500
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