Second Baptist Church

Second Baptist Church is a Baptist church in Independence, MO 64050. It is one of 161 churches in Independence, and one of 10 Baptist congregations in the city.

Our mission is to be a congregation of joyful members who exist for the sole purpose of sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ through faith, trust, hope and worship.

The congregation of Second Baptist Church of Independence, Missouri was established in November 1861. It has a rich history of more than 153 years as a vital and integral part of the Independence community.

Serving since 1861

Independence, MO, 64050

Website: https://www.2ndbaptist.net/

Second Baptist Church is part of the Baptist family of churches in The American Church Story.

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The community around Second Baptist Church

Within a few blocks of these doors, more than 3 in 10 describe their own health as fair or poor. Nearly a quarter of households aren't sure there will be enough to eat, and more than a third of adults live with obesity. That is two thousand neighbors — and some of them are already in these pews.

Pray for healing in the homes around this building, and for this church to be known as a place to bring what hurts.

  • Fair/Poor Health Status: 31.0%
  • Food Insecurity: 26.0%
  • Obesity: 42.3%
  • Social Isolation: 33.9%
  • Depression: 29.2%
  • Poverty Rate: 26.0% (15.7–36.4%)
  • Housing Insecurity: 20.9%
  • Utility Shutoff Threat: 16.6%
  • Diabetes: 15.9%
  • Unemployment: 10.2% (2.8–18.0%)
  • Transportation Barriers: 14.4%
  • Uninsured Adults 18-64: 13.8%
  • Uninsured All Ages (Census): 13.1% (7.3–18.9%)

Source: CDC PLACES, U.S. Census Bureau (2023, 2019-2023), aggregated across 4 census tracts near this church.

Independence city is served by 69 churches — about one congregation for every 1,768 residents.

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