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About Second Missionary Baptist Church
Second Missionary Baptist Church is a Baptist congregation in Jacksonville with a long history in the city. The church traces its roots to Second Baptist Tabernacle, organized in 1848. Reverend Mack Brown was its first pastor, serving from 1850 to 1865, and later milestones include the completion of its first brick structure in 1930, a new edifice completed in 1979, and the mortgage burned in 1984. The church has been shaped by long pastoral tenures, including Dr. James Carl Sams and Reverend Odell Smith, Jr. Reverend Derrick Mercer became pastor in 2019. Worship includes traditional and contemporary elements, with children’s ministry and youth group available.
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Dress Code: Not specified — please contact the church directly. Service Format: Worship includes traditional and contemporary elements. Visitor Tips: Not specified — please contact the church directly.
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