About Us

About Us

Meet Our Pastors

Senior Pastor,
Ben Young

Ben Young serves as the senior pastor of Second Baptist Church where he has been on staff since 1989. A prolific reader and writer, he is the author of several books, including Room for Doubt, The Ten Commandments of Dating, and Devotions for Dating Couples. In his latest book, Survive the Day, he draws from personal experiences to offer insights into not only surviving each dark day but also living every day in ways that make a person stronger, wiser, and more at peace. Ben has served as chaplain for the Houston Astros and has hosted a nationally syndicated radio talk show. In his free time, he enjoys surfing and practicing Brazilian jiu-jitsu. Ben and his wife, Krissie, have six children and two grandchildren.

Ben Young

Campus Pastors

A Legacy of Faith and Vision

Second Baptist Church began with a bold vision: to reach the city of Houston with the Gospel and to preach God's Word without compromise. What started in 1927 as a small gathering of believers has grown into a vibrant, multi-campus church family that spans the city and impacts lives around the world.

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