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Welcome to Second Missionary Baptist Church
We are glad that you have chosen to learn more about Second Missionary Baptist Church. We welcome you to become a part of our family and ministry. As a family member, you can expect love and care from members of this family. As a ministry, we pray that you will help us live out the mission and ministry of being the Lord’s church. It is our prayer and desire that you will be blessed as well as a blessing to SMBC.
Mission Statement
​To be consistent and committed to worship, witnessing, and the work of the Kingdom of God!
Vision Statement
Being faithful and fruitful
to God and Church!
SMBC STAFF
Corinne Harter,
Administrative Assistant
Karen Maye
Treasurer
Melanie Harter
Church Clerk
Zena Perry
Bookkeeper
Robbin Patterson
Secretary/Receptionist
SMBC Associate Pastors
SMBC Music Ministry
Dr. J. Frederick Bland
Ken Richardson
Thomas Walker
SMBC Inspirational Choir
SMBC MINISTRIES
DEACONS MINISTRY
Chair: Marshall Fisher
Vice-Chair: O.D. Collins
Secretary/Treasurer: Thomas Walker
CHURCH CLERK MINISTRY
Clerk of Records: Melanie Harter
BRADFORD SCHOLARSHIP
Chairperson: Carolyn Ballard
Committee Members: Albert McKenzie, Stephanie Boyd, Rubontay Buckner, Pastor William Wyne
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION MINISTRY
Chair: Ken Richardson
GREETERS MINISTRY
President: Brendel Hatley
Vice President: Sarita Shepherd
Secretary: Tanya Gray
Treasurer: Linda Whitfield
MEDIA MINISTRY
President: Corinne Harter
Vice-President: Michelle Warren
SENIOR USHERS MINISTRY
President: Randy Blythe
Vice President: Brandi Campbell
Treasurer: Barbara Burise
Secretary: Sarita Shepherd
SECOND'S NEW VISION AND OUTREACH MINISTRIES
President: Brendel Hatley
Vice President: MaryJane Johnson
Treasurer: Ivory Lee
Secretary: Jessica LaGrand
YOUTH MINISTRY
Youth Pastor: Rev. Jason Meadows
Youth Ministry President: Alexis Ballard
Youth Choir: Rena McNutt/Dr. J. Frederick Bland
TRUSTEE MINISTRY
Chair: Joshua Harter
Vice-Chair:
Secretary: Barbara Burise
HOSPITALITY/DECORATIONS MINISTRY
President: MaryJane Johnson
Assisted by: Pam Nova, Karen Maye
MEN’S MINISTRY
President: Herb Hayden
Vice President: Thomas Walker
DEACONESS MINISTRY
President: Gloria Robertson
Vice-President: Deboraha Sallee
Secretary: Lynn Ward Gray
SMBC PRAISE CHORALE
President: Carolyn Ballard
Vice-President: Deboraha Sallee
Secretary: Cecelia Graham
Treasurer: Thelma Vaughn
BENEVOLENCE COMMITTEE
Committee Members: Karen Maye,
Judy Williamson, Barbara Burise
WOMEN’S MINISTRY
President: Jennifer LaGrand-Williams
Vice-President: Felicia Hayden
Treasurer: Karen Maye
SECURITY MINISTRY
President: Austin Simons
Officers: Al Maye, Ivan Johnson,
Keith Miller, Judy Williamson
TRANSPORTATION MINISTRY
Van Drivers: Randy Blythe, Randall Gray, Walter McClinton, Mitchell Moss
QUILTING MINISTRY
Leaders: Melanie Harter / Estella Spates
The Gift of Giving
Your gift to Second Missionary Baptist helps support staff and volunteers to further the Church's mission to "We welcome people to the faith; encourage people to serve, and equip them with the Word of God."
With each contribution, families and other individuals are able to engage in fellowship through our many ministry programs and also to give back to the greater Battle Creek community.
Tithes and Offerings can be contributed in several ways:
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For in-person giving, you can drop your tithes in the trays as you leave Church on Sunday or by dropping them off during business hours (Monday-Thursday 9a.m. - 4:30 p.m).
You can mail them to:
Second Missionary Baptist Church
485 N. Washington Ave.
Battle Creek, MI 49037
Through one of our online/app-based platforms:
Givelify, CashApp, Venmo, or PayPal.
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Click below to begin the donate process:
Other ways of Giving:
CashApp: $SecondBaptist485
Thank you for your support!
Second Missionary Baptist Church,
485 Washington Ave. N.,
Battle Creek, Michigan 49037
Phone: (269) 963-4640
Fax: (269) 963-3586
Email: secondmbchurch@comcast.net
secondmbc485@gmail.com
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