At 6701 South Staples Street in Corpus Christi, Second Baptist Church is known for developing disciples of Jesus Christ through worship, Bible-centered learning, family ministry, music, and service. Its rhythm pairs two Sunday worship gatherings with Sunday school between them, then carries the same discipleship emphasis through ministries for children, students, adults, preschoolers, and school-age children.
A Journey Toward Christlikeness
The mission is simple and direct: “God uses 2BC to develop Disciples of Jesus Christ.” Second Baptist calls itself a congregation on a journey toward Christlikeness, with the journey itself central to its identity.
The vision pictures 2BC beside a “pool of living water,” a place where weary souls can linger, draw near to Christ, and drink deeply. Intentional spiritual practices and purposeful community shape that life. The desired result is transformation, followed by a willingness to join God in calling others into the same journey.
This vision recognizes that the neighborhood is changing rapidly and that many countries and cultures are represented nearby. The congregation wants its membership and ministries to reflect that variety and to pursue every household in the neighborhood with the good news of God’s relentless love and invitation into relationship through faith in Christ.
The convictions behind the mission
- The Bible is a perfect treasure of divine instruction.
- There is one and only one living and true God.
- God is revealed as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, distinct in person but without division in nature, essence, or being.
- Salvation is offered to all who accept Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior and cannot be earned.
- Every follower of Christ and every church is to endeavor to make disciples of all nations.
For someone beginning to follow Jesus, 2BC points to repentance and belief in the good news, a life shaped by the call to take up the cross, and the New Testament confession of Jesus as Lord coupled with belief that God raised him from the dead.
Entering at Timbergate Drive
Most people dress casually for worship, although some attendees wear a dress or a jacket and tie. The relaxed expectation fits the church’s practical welcome for families and first-time visitors.
- Parking: The main parking lot is on the west side of the building off Timbergate Drive. Reserved guest spaces are near the playground.
- Entrance: The main entrance is on the same side of the building. A door marked “WELCOME” leads into the church.
- Help: Greeters wait at that entrance to assist with children, Sunday School classes, and questions.
- Coffee: The cafe offers coffee and donuts, along with a complimentary sweet treat as people enter the sanctuary.
The welcome team also helps families drop off children before worship and find the appropriate Sunday School group. Its role is especially useful when adults are unsure where to go for class.
Sunday at 8:30, 9:45, and 11:00
Two identical Sunday worship services are held at 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Both center on music from a praise team and choir, meaningful prayer, and a message from God’s Word. Sunday School for all ages meets between the services from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m.
The 11:00 service is also carried live each Sunday through the church’s worship livestream. Spanish and American Sign Language interpretation are available for that service.
Children are part of the worshiping church
Childcare is provided for children up to age three, and a cry room is attached to the sanctuary. Beginning at age four, children worship in community with adults rather than being separated from the congregation for the entire service.
During the sermon, Wee Worship takes children in preschool through first grade to a special area where they can color or play quietly while remaining part of the worshiping church. Families stay together during singing and prayer, while Extended Teaching Care serves children from birth through age three during the Sunday School hour in the preschool area.
Sunday School for every generation
Preschool and elementary Sunday School uses Lifeway curriculum in age-graded groups from birth through fifth grade. Students in grades 6-12 meet for youth Sunday School, where the whole group first studies Scripture together and then divides into smaller groups for discussion. Adults gather in multiple curriculum-based groups for all ages. A greeter at the Welcome Center can walk anyone without a group assignment to the right class.
The Gathering on Wednesday
Awana begins at 6:00 p.m. and runs until 7:30 p.m. for children through fifth grade, with check-in in the downstairs cafe. At 6:30 p.m., adults gather for Wednesday Night Update while the Worship Choir rehearses in the choir room. The Worship Band rehearses at 7:30 p.m. The choir welcomes beginners and experienced musicians alike, while the band seeks musicians who can read chord charts or lead sheets and follow new music with ease.
A youth community built around Belong, Believe, Be
The Gathering welcomes students in grades 6-12 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. It begins with a meal and informal time in the Porch, followed by a game, guided personal devotion, singing, Bible study, and discussion groups. The ministry’s aim is for students to encounter God through worship, service, and Bible-centered discussion while building relationships with one another and adult leaders.
The first Wednesday of each month is Celebrate Night, a gathering organized around a theme and the joy of following Jesus. On selected Sundays, Catalyst provides another time for students to eat, play, and dig into a Bible passage, topic, or spiritual practice. The Youth Parent Collective meets three times during the school year for community, discussion of a topic or book, and prayer.
Small Groups and Practices for Christlikeness
Adult small groups meet from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. and use curriculum-based Bible studies. The church emphasizes learning and growing together rather than treating Sunday School as a lecture. Weekly adult Bible study videos can also support group discussion, teacher preparation, or personal devotion, and the church has built an archive of hundreds of videos covering many books of the Bible.
Written resources on spiritual practices make Second Baptist’s emphasis on intentional discipleship more concrete.
- Generosity: Time, money, talents, and possessions are viewed as gifts from God. The practice includes asking for opportunities to use those gifts generously.
- Prayer of Examen: A five-to-ten-minute evening reflection reviews the day, including love received and given, peace and unrest, gratitude, and awareness of God at work.
- Meditation: The practice slows the mind and gives God undivided attention, sometimes through Scripture, a walk, creation, music, or creative activity.
- Transformative study: Scripture is read slowly, contemplated, written, discussed with God, and connected to life. One example uses handwritten copying of Psalm 119 to encourage careful attention to each word.
Other subjects include prayer, the Lord’s Prayer, intercession, Sabbath rest, Scripture memorization, thankfulness, and encouragement. These practices are presented as ways of following Christ together and in private life.
From Ancient Hymns to Contemporary Folk
Music and worship at 2BC aim to celebrate what God is doing, thank him for his blessings, praise him, humble the congregation, and respond through loving service. The church does not confine itself to one musical style. Its theology remains rooted while worship seeks to reflect the congregation and speak meaningfully in its current culture.
Worship Choir
The choir leads congregational singing in both services and presents anthems. Its repertoire includes traditional and seasonal works, spirituals, gospel songs, and modern worship music. No audition is required, and singers without formal experience are welcome. The choir reads SATB music and teaches one part at a time in a relaxed rehearsal environment.
Worship Bands
Two worship bands alternate by week, leading music drawn largely from a contemporary folk and Americana style. Their repertoire spans a broad range of worship songs, much of it new to the congregation, and musicians are encouraged to sit in during rehearsal. The music ministry also supports participation by people who want to sing, play, or serve in other ways.
Recordings such as Songs of New Creation, The Peace Sessions EP, and For the Glory of the Name contain original worship songs, modern hymns, and fresh arrangements of traditional hymns. The musical identity is therefore created collectively rather than confined to a single sound.
A Place to Learn, Play, and Pray
Second Baptist Church operates the Child Development Center as a ministry to preschool children and their families within the church and community. Its goal is to teach children to honor God, pray, make friends, learn, and explore the world God created. Bible stories and verses are incorporated into age-appropriate learning experiences with the aim of developing children intellectually, physically, socially, emotionally, creatively, linguistically, and spiritually.
Learning through play
The center uses the WEE Learn curriculum, an activity-based Christian preschool curriculum combining Bible stories, verses, child-friendly explanations, and prayer. Children choose activities, experiment with creative ideas, move throughout the room, converse, solve problems, and balance quiet work with active play. The learning process and the child’s experience matter more than completing a uniform finished product.
The center occupies the Children’s Ministry wing adjacent to Timbergate Road. Glass doors with parent or teacher codes protect the classroom hall, office, and activity room, and security cameras add another layer of protection. Its playground has separate areas for infants and toddlers and older children, along with tricycle paths and age-appropriate play equipment.
Full-time and school-age care
The full-time weekday program operates Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with infant care beginning at nine months. The Latchkey program serves children from kindergarten through fifth grade using the School Age Fun Curriculum. Bible stories, verses, and prayer remain part of school-age care, and full-day coverage is offered on school holidays and during summer.
Van pickup is available for children attending Club Estates, Mireles, Kolda, and Faye Webb elementary schools. The summer program follows a 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. weekday schedule and includes hands-on activities, field trips, and weekly swimming trips. Children receive a snack when they arrive for the regular afternoon session, while full days include breakfast, lunch, and snacks.
Meals are prepared on-site by kitchen staff, and children age two and older participate in family-style dining. The full kitchen, lunchroom, activity room, secure playground, and age-arranged classrooms allow the center to combine meals, movement, creative play, rest, and learning within one facility.
Ministry Teams Beyond the Sanctuary
Local ministry teams include prayer, security, Welcome Center, van pickup, homebound, community garden, Women on Mission, and prison ministry. These teams extend the church’s life beyond worship and classroom settings while using the abilities of people within the congregation.
The Welcome Center team greets visitors and helps them navigate Sunday morning. Van pickup supports Child Development Center families, while the community garden, Women on Mission, and prison ministry represent distinct forms of neighborhood and community engagement. Church members can also manage recurring gifts, update accounts, and view giving history through the secure giving dashboard.
Pastors and Ministry Leaders at 2BC
Dana Moore, pastor. Moore has served at 2BC since October 2007. He holds a bachelor’s degree in religion and history from Baylor University and an MDiv and PhD in Old Testament from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. His ministry emphasizes helping people serve God.
Kris Redus, minister of music. Redus joined 2BC in June 2012 and holds a bachelor’s degree in music from Howard Payne University and a Master of Church Music from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. A drummer and guitarist, he leads corporate worship and teaches others to develop their musical gifts.
Aaron Beazley, minister of students. Beazley joined 2BC in August 2018. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Baylor University and an MDiv from George W. Truett Theological Seminary. He and Stephanie Beazley lead student ministry with a focus on youth and college students.
Stephanie Mann, minister of children and families. Mann has degrees in elementary education and special education and retired after 24 years in education. Her role brings together children’s formation, family connection, and the church’s emphasis on a safe, loving environment for young people.
Stephanie Beazley, discipleship minister. Beazley joined 2BC in August 2018 and holds degrees from Baylor University and George W. Truett Theological Seminary. She partners with her husband in student ministry and writes, teaches, and helps coordinate adult discipleship.
Perlita Soto, Child Development Center director. Soto leads a staff of approximately 35 people. Teachers complete 30 hours of early childhood development training annually, and their experience ranges from many years in early childhood education to bachelor’s degrees.
Second Baptist Church’s shared thread is a life of worship, intentional spiritual practice, Scripture, relationships, and service. That thread runs through the 8:30 and 11:00 Sunday gatherings, Sunday School, Wednesday ministries, Child Development Center, music rehearsals, and neighborhood teams, keeping the mission of developing disciples of Jesus Christ at the center.