FAITH
Secona Baptist Church is a Southern Baptist Church that follows the doctrine of The Baptist Faith and Message, a faith statement adopted by the Southern Baptist Convention on June 14, 2000. You can check it out at the following link:
VISION
Our vision at Secona Baptist Church is centered around the Great Commission – leading people to Christ, making disciples, teaching the Bible, and ministering to the needs of individuals. “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you.” – Matthew 28:19-20
THE TEAM
Meet the Secona Baptist team
Chandler Dowdy
Associate Pastor of Youth and Ministries
Chandler joined the Secona team in May 2024. He ministers to the youth and children. Chandler majored in Christian Studies at Anderson University. Alongside him are his wife, Annalyce, and their son, Dansby. He enjoys playing golf, reading, watching sports, and spending time with family.
Ben Finley
Worship Leader
Terri OwensMinistry Assistant
Terri Owens is originally from Atlanta, GA. She moved to South Carolina in 1972. Terri graduated from Pickens HIgh School in 1978. She has an Associates degree in Accounting from Tri-County Technical College. She has been with Secona since June 2010.
Terri is married to Mike Owens and they have two daughters and five grandchildren. Terri enjoys spending time with family as they go camping and boating. She also enjoys to read. She attends East Pickens Baptist Church where she teaches a Ladies’ Sunday School Class.
Our Services
Sunday
- 9:15 AM: Bible Study
- 10:30 AM: Morning Worship Service / Children’s Church
- 6:00 PM: Elevate Youth @ The House
Wednesday
- 6:30PM: Bible Study/ElevateKIDS KidZone
- *Nursery available for newborn- 5-year olds
Nursery is available during the worship service for children birth to age 5.
ElevateKIDS exists to help our kids and families know Jesus and make him known. On Sunday mornings at 9:15 a.m., we offer Nursery and Sunday School classes to serve our different age groups (birth-5th grade). During our Sunday morning worship services, we offer a nursery for infants and Five-year olds.
On Sunday evenings at 6:00 p.m., ElevateKids gather with adults in the sanctuary for a time of family worship.
On Wednesday evenings from 6:30-7:15 p.m., ElevateKids meet in the FLC for a time of discipleship and fun!
Prayer Ministry
“My house will be called a house of prayer for all nations.” Mark 11:17 “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:6-7 The Intercessory Prayer Ministry of Secona Baptist Church is the foundation upon which God builds a caring and growing church. The Prayer Ministry serves as a prayer support system for our church staff, our church family, and for people throughout our city, state, nation, and world.
If you are interested in learning how you can be a part of this exciting ministry, please contact the church office (878-3816 or email secona@bellsouth.net).
Women growing together to know and love Jesus is the mission of the Secona Women’s Ministry. The goals include building community, discipleship, encouragement, fellowship, mentoring, ministry, and prayer. These are accomplished through weekly Bible studies, quarterly fellowship opportunities, and missions. At this time, we have Bible studies on Monday mornings at 10 at the House. Please see Kim Clevenger for more information. We also support the Widow’s ministry Women of Faith – On the Journey Together.
Women of Faith – On the Journey Together
This is a ministry designed for women in our community who have lost their husband. They meet each month to enjoy a time of food, fun, fellowship, and sharing. So come – meet a new friend and know that we will walk beside you as we take this journey together. God has a plan for you if you trust Him.
Please see Teresa Stewart for more information.
So do not fear, for I am with you, do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my right hand. — Isaiah 41:10
Elevate exists to help middle schoolers, high schoolers, and college students know Jesus and make him known. We meet Sunday mornings at 9:15 a.m. for Sunday School and at 10:30 a.m. for the main worship gathering. On Sunday evenings at 6:00 p.m., Elevate meets at The House for our student worship gathering.
Elevate College
We encourage our students to become involved in the Barnabas Encouragement Ministry to be connected with an adult who can serve, disciple, pray for, and mentor them through these life-changing years.
Deacon Ministry
2024-2025
Chairman: Donnie Patterson
Vice Chair- Mark Hooper
Secretary- Furman Whitmire
Brian Batson
Gary Gillespie
Jerry Grant
Houston Hudson
Danny Adams
Henry Rahn
Sunday School
Join us for Sunday School beginning at 9:15 am.
We have classes for all ages. Please join us in a time of learning and fellowship.
Men’s Ministry
The Men’s Ministry meets on the third Tuesdays during the months of January, March, May and October.
Music Ministry
Serve the Lord with gladness; come before his presence with singing.
Psalm 100:2
Our Music Ministry features a number of ways to serve through song. In addition to the church choir, there are opportunities to sing with a quartet, praise team or even solo. The Elevate Worship Praise Team also leads worship. Church Choir meets every Sunday evening from 4:30-5:30 PM for practice.
Senior Adult Ministry
Secona’s Senior Adult Ministry, knows as the SENIOR SAINTS, meets once per month (usually the second Tuesday or Thursday of each month) year-round. Please contact Tracey Sims, Teresa Stewart, or Evelyn Harper for more information.
Giving