In 1996, Reverend Yvette W. Hensley becomes the first female minister ordained by Second Baptist Church. Rev. Troy returned to Second Baptist Church as a "Spiritual Overseer" after the departure of Reverend David S.Carter, who served as pastor from February1999 to 2004. Reverend Howard T. Washington has served as the church's pastor since 2006. Service The church has provided a wide range of services to its community. The church established a 45 unit senior citizen housing complex known as Chandler Arms. It helped provide citywide food assistance via programs like "Operation Potato." The church also partnered with Neighborhood House to provide food and clothing to families in need. Additionally, the church enhanced its own capacity through its creation of a pre-school center and a $1 million education wing. Location The Second Baptist Church is located in the King-Lincoln Bronzeville neighborhood at 186 N. 17th St, Columbus, Ohio. It had previously been located at three different addresses: 69 Mulberry Street, 105 East Gay Street, and 90 East Rich Street. References External links Interview with Rev. Leon Troy on July 25, 2022 conducted by the Ohio History Connection Baptist churches in Ohio African-American churches Churches in Columbus, Ohio King-Lincoln Bronzeville