About Us
Our Motto is:
Second Baptist: "Where Love Touches People"
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Our Purpose Is:
To tell the Good News that Christ has come, Christ has died, Christ has risen from the dead, and that Christ offers enternal life to everyone who will repent of sin and believe in Him.
Our Mission:
To reach every people and nation with the plan of salvation. We are attempting this through the outgoing evangelic ministry of our church to the local community, and through our support of the three great mission ministries of our Baptist Denomination.
These are:
1. Texas State Missions
2. North America Missions
3. International Missions
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Our Beliefs:
A family of baptized believers who have trusted Jesus Christ as our personal Saviour. We believe that the Bible is God's Holy Word without error. We believe that salvation is attained only by believing in Jesus Christ, who is God's Son, as Savior. We believe in the security of the believer, and we believe in the literal return of Christ to planet earth
Our Affiliations:
We are a voluntary member of: the San Jacinto Baptist Association; the Baptist General Convention of Texas; and the Southern Baptist Convention.
our STAFF
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Rev. Tom Aldridge
Church Pastor
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Tom was elected church pastor on August 16, 2020. Tom had been a member of the church for several years, had taught in several Sunday school and bible study classes, and had filled our pulpit on several occasions. Tom is a graduate of South Houston Bible Institute and has been licensed to preach the gospel since 2004.
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Dr. B.L. Worsham
Pastor Emeritus (deceased)
Dr. B. L. Worsham served as Pastor at Second Baptist from November, 1986 until his retirement on December 31, 2018. He went to be with the Lord on January 31st, 2023. Under his ministry, the church received over 450 converts by baptism and many others by letter and statement.
Dr. Worsham studied at the University of Texas, Baylor University, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and received his Doctor of Theology from International Seminary, Plymouth Florida.
Dr. Worsham served the San Jacinto Baptist Association team as Prayer Coordinator until his homegoing. His prayer publications are still shared weekly by the Association.
Doris Worsham
Education Director / First Lady Emeritus
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Doris Worsham, a graduate of North Texas State, is the Director of Education at Second Baptist. She is the daughter of a Pastor, raised in the church and experienced in the area of organization, teaching, and administration. She has served the church as Minister of Education since November, 1994 and is an important resource to the bible training programs of the church.
Barbara Abanto
Administrative Assistant
sbclp@secondbaptistlaporte.org
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Ms. Barbara is our administrative assistant since March, 2015, and has worked in customer service for many years. She is a member of the church and lives in La Porte. She works in the office part time and will always be a cheerful voice when you call.
Jerry Johnson
Director of Music Ministry (retired)
jjohnson@secondbaptistlaporte.org
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Jerry Johnson was called as music / worship leader in February, 1998. He studied at the University of Houston and at Houston Baptist University. Jerry retired in February, 2023 after 50 years of service in church music / worship - 25 of those 50 years right here at Second Baptist Church, La Porte. Jerry continues to maintain the church media library and the church Facebook page and web site.
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Sandra Hill
Church Pianist
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Sandra Hill joined fellowship with our church in March of 2021 and filled in at the piano several times until she was hired as our full-time pianist on August 1st, 2021.