ABOUT US......

WORDS FROM OUR PASTOR

    WELCOME to First Baptist Church of Salem, Virginia,  First Baptist is a people oriented Church and we value your contribution and want you to become our partner in not simply meeting our expectations, but exceeding them.  God places people at First Baptist Church who have the skills and attitude towards Kingdom Building.  We are confident that you are going to enjoy your time here and that you will be blessed and a blessing to those around you.  As ambassadors for Christ our goal is to make your experience at First Baptist both rewarding and enriching.  Throughout your journey with Christ, where ever He may lead you, we want you to know that First Baptist Church remains your church home.  First Baptist Church is committed to its members past and present.  This commitment is demonstrated in our relationship with God and humanity.

            As followers of Christ, our mission is to evangelize the lost through personal soul-winning, visitation and preaching of the Word of God.  To edify believers through the systematic teaching of the Bible and to reach the masses through an energetic missionary program.

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CHURCH'S HISTORY

The first meeting of the church was prayer services held in the home of Sister Elizabeth Campbell on what was then known as Cove Road, now Craig Avenue.  Local Ministers who volunteered their services delivered the first sermons,  Later the prayer services were moved to home on the corner of White Oak and Calhoun Streets, the property of Rev. Walker Smith.  Rev. Smith was the first minister associated with the church as its pastor.  According to the corner stone inscription the church was founded in 1867.

Over the years, First Baptist Church has made numerous improvements to the physical structure and in many other areas.  Pastors, individual members, and church ministries made concerted efforts to enhance the church welfare.  Each decade, significant changes were realized.

Love, faith and loyalty have always been the strength of the Church.  In spite of the many global changes that are taking place, God's presence is alive at First Baptist Church - Salem.

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First Baptist Church of Salem

226 South Broad Street

Salem, Virginia 24153

(540) 389-9648

(540) 389-6210(Fax)